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The Chicago Transit Board today approved the awarding of four professional services agreements with local organizations supporting the agency’s new Safe Ride Specialist program pilot. The program will add dedicated non-law enforcement rider engagement resources to promote a safe transit experience for every rider. Read More about Chicago Transit Board Approves New Safe Ride Specialist Pilots

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen announced the roll out of a new initiative to help deter crime on the CTA – the installation of more than 7,000 signs on buses and trains that highlight the CCSAO’s policy of seeking pretrial detention for violent felonies committed on public transit. Read More about Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Unveils New Public Awareness Campaign to Deter Violent Crime on the CTA

Today, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) launched a new problem statement through its Innovation Studio, seeking proposals that enable CTA to proactively improve the fare payment experience in rail stations through new faregates or other innovative fare entry features. Read More about CTA Innovation Studio Announces New Challenge to Test Faregate Technology

The Chicago Transit Authority announced it is expanding its arts program to enable more opportunities for temporary art, performances or other cultural activations. The CTA is accepting proposals now, and the deadline for applying is July 1. Read More about Calling All Transit Loving Artists and Entertainers

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke today announced the creation of the office’s Regional Transit Task Force (RTTF), a collaborative effort bringing together local, county, federal, and transit agencies to strengthen public safety across Chicago-area transit systems. Read More about Cook County State’s Attorney Launches Regional Transit Task Force to Enhance Public Safety

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Acting President Nora Leerhsen to kick-off the 2026 construction season, which includes numerous ongoing infrastructure projects including the expansion of the CTA’s Refresh & Renew program, which aims to create welcoming spaces for riders of all ages and now includes jobs for returning citizens. This holistic approach ensures that investments made in transit benefit the communities CTA serves by providing a modern, safe and welcoming ​ Read More about Mayor Johnson and CTA Celebrate Investments in Welcoming Spaces Across Chicago’s Transit System

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today submitted its Revised Security Enhancement Plan (Plan) to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which includes a 75 percent increase in monthly system policing hours, aggressive crime reduction targets, and expanded social service support—bolstered by early data showing that crime reduction strategies implemented over the past three months are working. The Plan is CTA's formal response to an FTA Special Directive issued in December and details how th​ Read More about CTA Submits Enhanced Security Plan to FTA, System Policing Hours to Increase by 75 Percent

Today, the Chicago Transit Board approved the awarding of an agreement with Sandbox Carbon to advance the piloting of activated carbon filters installed on eight CTA railcars to mitigate the smell of cigarette smoke and other odors that negatively impact the customer experience. The new filters include substantially more activated carbon than traditional HVAC filters, which is especially helpful in providing a better transit riding experience for vulnerable populations, particularly children, se​ Read More about CTA Innovation Studio Advances Pilot to Mitigate Smoke and Other Odors Impacting Customer Experience

Today, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) unveiled a new security surge plan developed in collaboration between the two agencies. Read More about CTA and CPD Unveil New CTA Security Surge Plan

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the completion of its 2025 work planned as part of the ongoing, cyclical facility improvement program Refresh & Renew. Since spring, the Agency has invested about $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance at 44 bus turnarounds and rail stations across the system. Read More about CTA Completes 2025 ‘Refresh & Renew’ Program