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Another person was pushed onto ‘L’ tracks. It’s time for CTA to pilot platform barriers.
CTA workers and riders shouldn't have to worry that they might wind up being pushed onto the third rail, or in the path of an oncoming train.
April 6, 2022
CTA, peer transit agencies urge Biden administration to end local hiring ban
Reagan-era legislation prohibits transit agencies from favoring local firms and workers for infrastructure projects. Lifting the ban could provide new opportunities.
March 4, 2021
Transit agencies discuss plans for possible “Armageddon” funding scenario
“In the previous [2008] doomsday budget, our deficit was in the neighborhood of $100 million,” CTA president Dorval Carter said. “This is Armageddon-type stuff."
November 25, 2020
It’s getting real: Construction began on Phase I of Red and Purple Modernization today
Work on the Belmont flyover, slated for complete by late 2021, kicked off today. RPM also includes the reconstruction of four station and extensive track and signal work.
October 2, 2019
Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.
April 25, 2019
City Announces New Bus Speed Initiative, But Will Drivers Respect the New Lanes?
The upgrades include a new wide boarding area at Chicago/Milwaukee, a mile of bus lanes on Chicago Avenue downtown, and improvements on Western and 79th.
April 19, 2019
For 25 Years, the Orange Line Has Been a Fruitful Addition to the ‘L’ System.
By providing rapid transit access to Midway Airport, the Orange Line helped juice up the Southwest Side economy.
October 30, 2018
2019 CTA Budget Avoids Hikes and Cuts, But Lack of State Funding Is Still a Problem
CTA president Dorval Carter, Jr. warned that without more state funding, higher fares and less service is likely in the future.
October 18, 2018
Near South Siders Urge the CTA to Expand, Not Cancel, 31st Street Bus Service
Barring a subsidy from an outside organization, the route could be killed this fall due to low ridership.
August 15, 2018
Chicago-Area Transit Chiefs Talk About the Future of Regional Transportation
The RTA, CTA, Pace, and Metra leaders discussed challenges and opportunities at a Metropolitan Planning Council roundtable.
July 31, 2018
