The Chicago Transit Board will conduct public hearings on proposals to reduce service and/or raise fares to bus routes and rail lines. CTA riders and the general public will have the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed plan at upcoming public hearings.
Hearings will be held on:
Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m.
Sherman Park Fieldhouse
1301 W. 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.
Michelle's Ballroom
2800 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
Monday, June 11, 6:30 p.m.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Center East
750 S. Halsted, Room 302
Chicago, IL 60607
Wednesday, June 13, 9:00 a.m.
CTA Headquarters
567 W. Lake, Chicago, IL 60661
In addition, public comment may be submitted to the board by email at ctaboard@transitchicago.com or writing to the following address: Chicago Transit Authority, P.O. Box 7567, Chicago, IL 60680, Attention: Gregory Longhini, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Transit Board. All written comments are due by June 11, 2007.
Reference Links:
CTA CTA Outlines Contingency Plan - press release
CTA 2007 Contingency Plan presentation - 5/29/07 (1.5MB PDF)
List of Proposed Service Reductions (PDF)
Fare Structure for Proposed Budget Balancing Option (PDF)
RTA letter (PDF)
Impacts of Proposed Budget Balancing Option (PDF)
CTA Announces $12.5 Million in Administrative Cuts - press release