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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), in partnership with EXP, an architectural and engineering firm, and contractor Walsh-Fluor Design-Build Team, today announced the temporary Red Line station at Bryn Mawr received the international Architecture MasterPrize award in the “Transportation” category and the Garfield Green Line station, also designed by EXP and built by Walsh Construction, won the international BLT Built Design Award in the “Bridges and Public Architecture” category. Read More about CTA’s Temporary Bryn Mawr Red Line Station Wins Architecture ‘MasterPrize’ Award; Garfield Green Line Station Wins BLT Built Design Award

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has received one of AIA Illinois’s highest architectural honors for the transformative renovation of its historic Garfield Green Line station. The 2021 AIA Illinois’ Greatest Impact Award noted how the rail station combines form and function with art and architecture, making it a welcoming gateway to the Washington Park community on Chicago’s south side. Read More about CTA GARFIELD GATEWAY STATION HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM ILLINOIS’ TOP ARCHITECTURE ORGANIZATION

The Chicago Transit Board today honored Chairman Terry Peterson for nearly 11 years of service to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and its customers. Chairman Peterson was originally appointed to the post on October 9, 2009 and his term will conclude on September 1, 2020. He is the longest-tenured Board chairman in the history of the agency. Read More about Chicago Transit Board Chairman Terry Peterson Successfully Concludes 11-Year Tenure

No matter your plans, CTA is the most convenient and affordable way to get to the weekend fun. We recommend allowing plenty of travel time and purchasing fares and unlimited-ride passes in advance. More information about purchasing fares is below. Read More about ‘Tis the Season to Travel Conveniently and Affordably with CTA

No matter your plans, CTA is the most convenient and affordable way to get to the weekend fun. We recommend allowing plenty of travel time and purchasing fares and unlimited-ride passes in advance. More information about purchasing fares is below. Read More about CTA is the Convenient, Affordable Way to Get to All the Season’s Festivities

No matter your plans, CTA is the best way to get to the holiday fun. More information about our extra service for Magnificent Mile Festival of Lights, various sporting events, the Cher concert and Thanksgiving service is available below. Read More about Get to the Thanksgiving Fun Affordably and Conveniently with the CTA

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval Carter today announced the completion of work on the Garfield Gateway project, which made a number of improvements to the historic Green Line station for the benefit of transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians as well as for the surrounding community. Read More about Mayor Emanuel and CTA Announce Completion of Garfield Gateway Project

CTA’s efforts to promote workforce development and community opportunity have led to notable success on the Garfield Green Gateway project in Washington Park. Read More about Garfield Gateway Project on the Green Line Promotes Jobs, Opportunities

Weekend Closure of Five Green Line Stations (Sat. 9/15 - Mon. 9/17 & Sat. 9/22 - Mon. 9/24) As work continues on the transformational Garfield Gateway Project, some south Green Line stations will see temporary closures. Read More about CTA is the Sure Bet for Getting to Riot Fest, Concerts and Sports Games this Weekend; Temporary Weekend Closures at Belmont Blue, Five Green Line Stations

Over the next two weekends, CTA will install the steel structure needed to support the new canopy over the tracks. In order to facilitate this work, all stations south of 51st Street – Garfield, Cottage Grove, King Drive, Halsted and Ashland/63rd – will be closed during the weekends of Sept. 15-17 and Sept. 22-24. The closures will occur between 2 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Monday. Read More about Construction Continues on Garfield Gateway Project; Five Green Line Stations Temporarily Closed Next Two Weekends