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The alley behind 6237 N Broadway will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru May 6 for signal house removal. Download Document

The alley behind 6237 N Broadway will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru May 6 for signal house removal. Download Document

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

Overnight work at CTA's elevated tracks from Thorndale to Jarvis thru April 22 for signal equipment installation. Download Document

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

As part of continued investments to modernize Chicago’s public transit system, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced it has begun testing new fareboxes on in-service buses, before gradually rolling them out fleet-wide. The current fareboxes, in use for over 30 years, are being replaced with a more modern, on-board bus operating system that provides riders with an improved user experience , especially those paying with cash, and will also facilitate more efficient operations at CTA’​ Read More about CTA Begins Testing Next Generation Bus Farebox System

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)

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

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)