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Notice is hereby given that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Board desires public comment before it considers an ordinance to adopt the proposed 2024-2028 Capital Program of Projects, 2024 Operating Budget and Program and the Financial Plan for 2025 and 2026. Read More about Notice of Public Hearing

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that in the year since CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. unveiled the “Meeting the Moment: Transforming CTA’s Post-Pandemic Future” Action Plan, measurable progress has been made in each of the five guiding pillars outlined in the plan. Read More about CTA Highlights Progress One Year After “Meeting the Moment” Plan Launched

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) was awarded $25 million by the Department of Transportation’s RAISE Discretionary Grant Program, to be used to further electric bus operation expansion at the 95th Street/Dan Ryan Terminal. Read More about CTA Receives $25 Million to Advance its Electric Bus Fleet

The Chicago Transit Authority today announced plans to nearly double the size of its all-electric bus fleet with the purchase of 22 new, all-electric buses –the latest effort to advance the agency’s “Charging Forward” Plan, which serves as a blueprint for converting an all-electric fleet by 2040. ​ Read More about CTA to Nearly Double Electric Bus Fleet

The Chicago Transit Authority today announced the roll-out of its newest fully accessible, all-electric buses to the #63 63rd route beginning this week after equipping its third bus facility to support all-electric buses. Read More about CTA Introduces Electric Bus Service to Chicago’s South Side

Proposed 2023-2027 Capital Program of Projects, 2023 Operating Budget and Program, Proposed and the Financial Plan for 2024 and 2025 Read More about Notice of Public Hearing

Today the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) was awarded nearly $29 million in grant funds by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to be used towards the purchase of fully accessible, all-electric buses, as well as bus facility communication and safety improvements to accommodate the new vehicles. Today’s announcement marks the first major federal funding the CTA has received since unveiling its “Charging Forward Plan” earlier this year and is the latest step towards its commitment of convertin​ Read More about CTA Receives Nearly $29 Million to Advance its Bus Fleet Electrification Plans

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced details of a multi-year analysis for the full-electrification of one of the nation’s largest bus systems. The study will serve as the first-ever roadmap for full-electrification of CTA’s bus fleet, facilities and supporting infrastructure by the year 2040. Read More about CTA Unveils First-Ever Roadmap for Conversion to an All-Electric Bus System by 2040

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today unveiled a stunning new work of art for a CTA bus facility in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side. The CTA’s investment in the new artwork is part of a shared commitment to expand public art throughout Chicago, and also complements the Mayor’s INVEST South/West community improvement initiative. Read More about Mayor Lightfoot and CTA Unveil New Artwork for West Side Bus Facility

As the City of Chicago continues to re-open, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today introduced “When You’re Ready, We’re Ready!” – a new, multi-faceted campaign designed to welcome riders back to public transit. The campaign will promote the affordability and convenience of the CTA, while also highlighting the multiple ways the agency is providing the safest, cleanest travel experience possible.​ Read More about CTA Welcomes Back Customers with “When You’re Ready, We’re Ready!” Campaign