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$17 million contract for track design work for a 13-mile segment from the Illinois Medical District Station to the I-290 Bridge includes DBE participation and local firms Read More about CTA Awards Contract for Track Design Work on Forest Park Branch of Blue Line to Increase Service Speed and Reliability

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has completed installation of the new west leaf of the Lake Street Bascule Bridge, a major milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of the 110-year-old bridge.​ Read More about Lake Street Bridge West Leaf Reconstruction Complete, CTA Green and Pink Line Service to Return to Normal Thursday Morning

Normal Green and Pink Line service now expected to resume later this week Read More about CDOT: Additional Time Needed for Lake Street Bridge; CTA Green and Pink Line Service Changes Continue

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the awarding of a construction contract for modernization and accessibility improvements at the California Blue Line station, with construction set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027. Today’s board action marks another milestone in the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) commitment to the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) – moving the agency closer to its goal of making the entire system 100% accessible to riders with disabilities. Read More about Chicago Transit Board Clears Path for California Blue Line Station Accessibility and Modernization Project

Lake Street bridge reconstruction requires additional time; normal CTA rail service expected to fully resume by 4 a.m. Wednesday, October 2. Read More about CDOT Announces Two-Day Extension of Lake Street Bridge Replacement Work

The pilot program brings trained teams to help de-escalate passenger issues and assist riders in need, complementing Agency’s continued law enforcement surge Read More about CTA Continues Implementation of Security Enhancement Strategy Through Initiation of Safe Ride Specialist Program

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will complete the remaining track renewal and interlocking revitalization at the CTA’s largest junction located at Well and Lake beginning at 4 a.m. Saturday, and finishing at 4 a.m. Monday, which will require temporary changes to Brown, Green, Orange and Pink Line service in the Loop. Read More about CTA To Revitalize Key Track and Interlocking Infrastructure at Loop and Lake Junction This Weekend

CTA in partnership with NITA is hosting an online survey and series of community events to engage riders about the future of bus service in the Chicago region. Read More about CTA Invites Transit Riders to Share Feedback on How to Improve Bus Service

Metra and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will provide additional service for runners and spectators attending the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday. CTA is planning to have added capacity on several rail lines as needed, while Metra will offer extra early morning inbound and midafternoon outbound trains on three lines. Read More about Metra and CTA Provide Additional Service for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The Chicago Transit Authority this week reopened the rebuilt Loomis Street auxiliary entrance to the Racine Blue Line station, restoring an additional access point for customers at the recently modernized and accessible station. This work is part of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild Project– a multi-year, multi-phased investment program to reconstruct the entire Forest Park Branch of the Blue Line and make it 100% accessible to people who use mobility devices. Read More about CTA Goes Retro With Newly Rebuilt Loomis Entrance at Racine Blue Line Station