Finance & budget

The President's 2017 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2017 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2017 Budget Recommendations
2017 Budget Recommendations text-only version

• Notice of Public Hearing (10/24/2016)
• Chicago Transit Board Approves 2017 CTA Operating, Capital Budgets (11/16/2016)

The President's 2016 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2016 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2016 Budget Recommendations
Text-only version

• Notice of Public Hearing (10/26/2015)

The President's 2015 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2015 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2015 Budget Recommendations
Text-only version

• Notice of Public Hearing (10/26/2014)

The President's 2014 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2014 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2014 Budget Recommendations
Text-only version

• Notice of Public Hearing (10/23/2013)
• News: CTA President Releases 2014 Budget Recommendations (10/18/2013)
• News: 2014 Balanced Budget Approved (11/13/2013)

The President's 2013 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2013 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2013 Budget Recommendations (.pdf)
Text-only version (.pdf)

• Press Release: Chicago Transit Board Approves 2013 Budget (12/16/12)
• Notice of Public Hearing (11/26/12)
• Fare Changes FAQ
• Pass Price Changes (eff. 1/14/13)

President's presentation to the City Club of Chicago
2012 City Club Presentation (.pdf)

The President's 2012 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2012 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2012 Budget Recommendations (.pdf) (plain text version)

More info:

• Press Release: CTA President Releases 2012 Budget Recommendations (10/19/11)
• Press Release: CTA Chicago Transit Board Approves 2012 CTA Budget (11/15/11)
• Notice of Public Hearing

The President's 2011 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2011 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2011 Budget Recommendations (plain text version)

From time to time during the fiscal year, the CTA Board amends the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which is incorporated as a part of the Budget Book. The most recently approved CIP can be found here.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2011

The President's 2010 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2010 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2010 Budget Recommendations

From time to time during the fiscal year, the CTA Board amends the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which is incorporated as a part of the Budget Book.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2010

Budget Addendum
Reduced fares were not increased; Reduced fares remained at $0.85 with a transit card and $1.00 with cash.

The President's 2009 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2009 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2009 Budget Recommendations

From time to time during the fiscal year, the CTA Board amends the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which is incorporated as a part of the Budget Book.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2009

The President's 2008 Budget Recommendations book provides an overview of the proposed 2008 operating and capital budget. Key initiatives are highlighted in an easy-to-read manner with accompanying charts and graphs.

In addition, historical and reference data is presented in a detailed appendix section.

2008 Budget Recommendations

From time to time during the fiscal year, the CTA Board amends the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which is incorporated as a part of the Budget Book.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2008

2007

 2007 Budget Recommendations

2006

 2006 Budget Recommendations
 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2006

2005

 2005 Budget Recommendations
 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2005

2004
2004 Budget - Summary
2004 Budget - Detail
President's Report on CTA's Fares and Proposal for the FY2004 Budget

2003
2003 Budget - Summary

2002
2002 Budget - Summary
2002 Budget - Detail

2001
2001 Budget - Summary
2001 Budget - Detail

2000
2000 Budget Summary
2000 Budget Detail

1999
1999 Operating Budget Summary
1999 Budget Detail

 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2010 and 2009
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2009 and 2008
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2008 and 2007
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2007 and 2006
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2006 and 2005
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2005 and 2004
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2004 and 2003
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2003 and 2002
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2002 and 2001
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2001 and 2000
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 2000 and 1999
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 1999 and 1998
 CTA Financial Statements December 31, 1998 and 1997

Public Building Commission Bonds Series 2006

Sales Tax Bonds Series 2008A&B
Sales Tax Bonds Series 2010A&B
Sales Tax Bonds Series 2011
Sales Tax Bonds Series 2014
Sales Tax Bonds Series 2017 (Sub)

FTA Capital Grant Receipts-GARVEE Bonds FTA 5307&5309(5337) Series 2008A & 2008
FTA Capital Grant Receipts-GARVEE Bonds FTA 5307 GARVEE Series 2011
FTA Capital Grant Receipts-GARVEE Bonds FTA 5307&5337(5309) GARVEE Series 2015
FTA Capital Grant Receipts-GARVEE Bonds FTA 5309(5337) GARVEE Series 2008A
FTA Capital Grant Receipts-GARVEE Bonds FTA 5307&5337(5309) GARVEE Series 2017