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CTA Leverages Extensive Security Camera Network to Pilot Gun Detection Technology

As part of its continued efforts to enhance the security of riders and our employees, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the pilot implementation of a proactive Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology that leverages existing security cameras to specifically monitor for and alert security officials to only brandished firearms.




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Chicago Bears Fans Can Bear Down With Free CTA Rides After Sunday’s Game

Bears fans have the best End Zone dance in the National Football League when they take CTA to and from Soldier Field Sunday. FREE rides are provided after da Bears face the Titans —courtesy of our partners, Miller Lite. The free rides will be available on the following CTA routes for three hours on Sunday – beginning at approximately 3 p.m.:




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I-290 Eisenhower Expressway/Blue Line Corridor project gets boost

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), and the Chicago Metropolitan Planning Agency (CMAP) are partnering to create a unified approach and advance progress on this critical multi-modal corridor with a commitment to improving mobility, accessibility and quality of life for motorists, transit riders, residents and corridor communities.




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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with CTA

Ride with CTA to all the exciting festivities happening around town. 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.




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Travel on CTA to Rock Out to Great Music at Riot Fest

CTA is the best travel option to get around town. 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.




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CTA Joins Government Agencies and Nonprofit and Private Groups to Host A Second Citywide Career Fair

Following the success of the first Citywide Career Fair last Spring, where over 60 employers and more than 400 job seekers attended, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is joining local and state government agencies, nonprofits and private sector leaders to host a second joint hiring event next week.




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Let CTA Be Your Ride As October Fall Festivals Are In Full Swing

Ride on CTA as you travel to school, work, appointments and other destinations around the city. 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.




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CTA Launches Long-Term Strategic Planning Process, “Powering Our Transit Future”

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced the launch of an agency-wide strategic planning process to determine the strategic direction for the agency over the next several years. “Powering Our Transit Future” marks the agency’s first-ever comprehensive, long-term strategic planning effort.




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Let CTA Get You Over the Finish Line to and from the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

CTA will be providing added capacity, so whether you plan to run or cheer on the runners, take a train or bus to avoid the headaches of traffic and parking near the route of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Abbott Health and Fitness Expo at McCormick Place. For details about marathon service, you can find it here on CTA’s dedicated Bank of America Chicago Marathon webpage.




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CTA Proposes Balanced 2025 Operating Budget That Charts the Course for a Transit Riding Experience Better Than Pre-Pandemic/2019

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today proposed a $2.16 billion operating budget that keeps fares at current levels, delivers more bus and rail service hours than provided in 2019, and fuels new and ongoing investments to either expand or modernize existing infrastructure, while also evolving current systems to meet modern transit riding needs.




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Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Board desires public comment before it considers an ordinance to adopt the Proposed 2025-2029 Capital Program of Projects, 2025 Operating Budget and Program and the Financial Plan for 2026 and 2027.




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Choose CTA as Your Most Affordable Ride in Autumn

CTA is the best choice to get to all your destinations around town. 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.




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Updated Dates Alley Entrance Relocation & Daily Short-term Street Closures Crane Staging & Material Deliver

Updated Dates Alley Entrance Relocation & Daily Short-term Street Closures Crane Staging & Material Deliver




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Elevator at Pulaski Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Wed, Nov 13 2024 4:51 AM to TBD) The Harlem-bound platform elevator at Pulaski (Green Line) is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at Loyola Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Tue, Nov 12 2024 11:23 AM to TBD) The elevator at Loyola (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at Library-VanBuren/State S Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Tue, Nov 12 2024 8:34 AM to TBD) The Brown Line platform elevator at H.W. Library is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at Davis Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Sun, Nov 10 2024 8:53 AM to TBD) The Howard- and- Loop- bound platform elevator at Davis (Purple Line) is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at Roosevelt Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Sat, Nov 9 2024 8:19 PM to TBD) The Orange and Green Line platform elevator at Roosevelt is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at Garfield Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Fri, Nov 8 2024 11:20 AM to TBD) The 63rd-bound platform elevator at Garfield (Green Line) is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at Washington/Wabash Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Thu, Nov 7 2024 2:54 PM to TBD) The Orange, Pink, Purple and 63rd-bound Green Line platform elevator at Washington/Wabash is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at King Drive Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Mon, Nov 4 2024 11:45 AM to TBD) The exit -only elevator from the Cottage Grove-bound platform at King Drive (Green Line) is temporarily out-of-service due to a mechanical issue.




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Elevator at Southport Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Wed, Oct 30 2024 11:01 AM to TBD) The Loop- bound platform elevator at Southport (Brown Line) is temporarily out-of-service due to elevator upgrades.




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Elevator at 69th Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Fri, Oct 11 2024 2:48 PM to TBD) The elevator at 69th (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service due to Hoistway repairs.




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Elevator at Pulaski Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Wed, Nov 13 2024 4:51 AM to TBD) The Harlem-bound platform elevator at Pulaski (Green Line) is temporarily out-of-service.




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Elevator at Loyola Temporarily Out-of-Service (Elevator Status)

(Tue, Nov 12 2024 11:23 AM to TBD) The elevator at Loyola (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service.