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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced it will hold public community meetings on May 22 and 23 to present preliminary designs and concepts for the upcoming under “L” activation between Lawrence to Bryn Mawr stations under new Red and Purple Line tracks being constructed as part of the historic $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project in the Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods. Read More about CTA to Hold Public Meetings May 22-23 to Unveil Concepts for Area Under New Red Line Tracks in Edgewater, Uptown as Part of Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Project

Choosing to ride public transit over driving can reduce your carbon footprint and conserve energy. According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), switching from driving to taking public transit on a 20-mile round trip commute can reduce a person’s annual CO2 emissions by 4,800 pounds per year, equal to a 10% reduction in all greenhouse gases produced by a typical two-adult, two-car household. Read More about Celebrate Earth Day by Hopping on CTA as You Travel to Festivities Around Chicagoland

Spring finally feels like it’s upon us and what better way to get out and about, to parks and events, than to hop on the CTA. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. See below for further details on impacts to Red Line service that are due to construction work for track and signal improvements, as part of the Red and Purple Mo​ Read More about Spring Into the Warmer Weather on the CTA, the Most Affordable Ride in Town

The Chicago Transit Authority today revealed the new artwork for the four new Red Line stations that are being fully reconstructed as a part of the historic $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One project. Read More about CTA Unveils Public Artwork Designs for New Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line Stations as Part of Historic Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is partnering with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to bring over 100 students from Bowen High School, Chicago Vocational Career (CVCA), Simeon Career and Harlan Community Academies to CTA’s Pre-Apprenticeship Fair on Tuesday, March 12 at Harry S. Truman College. The event is free and open to the public. Read More about CTA’s Diversity Program Hosts Pre-Apprenticeship Fair for Area High School Students and General Public Interested in Careers in the Trades

As part of its vision to extend the benefits of transit investments to the communities it serves, today the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) highlighted its successes in 2023 to work with and create opportunities for Disadvantaged and/or Small Business Enterprises (DBE/SBE). Read More about CTA Wraps Up Banner Year of Outreach to Disadvantaged and Small Businesses

With more than one mile of new, open space under newly built CTA Red and Purple Line elevated tracks coming on line, the CTA today announced the kickoff of an interactive community engagement process with Edgewater and Uptown neighborhood residents to determine how to activate those areas for the benefit of the community. Read More about CTA Kicks Off Community Engagement Process to Activate New Spaces Under New Red Line Tracks as Part of Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced a major milestone for the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project’s North Belmont Red-Purple Reconstruction project: The CTA has put into service two new Red and Purple elevated track structures between Belmont and Addison stations; and, the agency will now begin the final major phase of construction in this area, which includes fully rebuilding the remaining two, century-old Red and Purple elevated tracks. Read More about CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project Begins Final Major Stage of North Belmont Red-Purple Reconstruction

CTA’s buses and trains will get you to your favorite festivities across the city, but keep an eye out for a special sighting of the Allstate CTA Holiday Bus or greeting from Santa on the Allstate CTA Holiday Train! Remember, there’s no extra charge for riding the festive train or bus, normal fares apply. Make your money go farther by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real ​ Read More about CTA is Your Most Affordable Ride During this Windy, Chilly Holiday Season

CTA is inviting diverse and small business owners interested in doing contracts with government agencies to a panel discussion where they’ll learn how to partner with CTA and other local government agencies! As part of its commitment to advancing equity and inclusion, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is hosting a panel discussion on how local firms and businesses can qualify to partner with it and other local government agencies on future contracting opportunities. Read More about Doing Business with Government Agencies: CTA Hosts Outreach Event to Connect Small Diverse Business Owners with City, County and State Governmental Agencies