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As part of ongoing efforts to provide a safe and modern transit system, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced upcoming project work that will result in some immediate and minor changes in bus service and access to the Park & Ride facility, as well as an entrance to the Harlem Blue Line station along the O’Hare Branch. Additional service impacts are expected over the course of the year-long project. Read More about CTA Announces $19.6M Project to Reconstruct the Bus Bridge at the Harlem Blue Line Transit Facility

President Dorval R. Carter Jr.'s remarks to the CTA Board, as prepared for the monthly meeting. Read More about Pres. Carter's Remarks to the CTA Board (Jan. 2024)

Customer satisfaction with CTA service increased throughout 2023, according to customer-satisfaction surveys administered throughout the year. Read More about Customer Surveys Show Increased Satisfaction with CTA Service

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that following comprehensive analysis and testing, the Yellow Line will resume operations at the start of scheduled service on Friday, January 5, at approx. 4:45 a.m. Read More about Yellow Line Service to Resume

CTA will once again be offering the New Year’s Eve Free Rides program for our customers this year, in partnership with sponsor Miller Lite. The free rides will be available on both CTA trains and buses from 10 p.m. Sunday, December 31 until 4 a.m. Monday, January 1. The Miller Lite Free Rides program encourages Chicago residents to celebrate the New Year in a safe and reliable way. Read More about Free Rides on CTA as You Ring in the New Year

Once again, CTA is partnering with Miller Lite to offer the New Year’s Eve Free Rides program to our customers. Free rides will be available across the system on both CTA trains and buses from 10 p.m. on Sunday, December 31 until 4 a.m. Monday, January 1. The Miller Lite Free Rides program encourages Chicago residents to ring in the New Year in a safe and responsible way. Read More about Celebrate the New Year Responsibly with Free Rides on the CTA

Overnight parking bans in the Chicago area provide public safety for emergency vehicles and public service vehicles, potentially resulting in hundreds of dollars in parking violations and towing fees. However, riding CTA not only helps ward off the parking grinches, it’s also safe and affordable leaving you with extra money for gifts or eggnog. Customers can purchase an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5), or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Read More about Avoid All ‘Winter Parking’ Hassles and Icy Roads by Riding CTA

The CTA continues to support and assist the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the November 16th Yellow Line incident. ...Late last month, the CTA informed the NTSB of several interim safety enhancements we plan to implement out of an abundance of caution, prior to the Yellow Line’s reopening. Read More about CTA Statement on NTSB Preliminary Report

The CTA acknowledges publication of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report, and appreciates their ongoing review of the November 16th Yellow Line incident. Read More about Statement Following Release of NTSB Preliminary Report (12/12/23)

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has completed 100% of the work outlined in its 2023 Refresh & Renew program, which targeted nearly 30 rail stations as well as 14 bus turnaround areas throughout the city. The scope of work performed at these transit facilities include lighting upgrades to LED, widespread repainting and behind the scenes improvements to employee work areas at rail stations and some bus garages. Read More about CTA Crews Complete 100% of ‘Refresh & Renew’ Work Across Nearly 30 Rail Stations in 2023!