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CTA Extends #9 Ashland to Connect Directly to Ravenswood Metra Station

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced the extension to one of its most heavily ridden routes, the #9 Ashland, to the Ravenswood Metra station located at Lawrence and Ravenswood.




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Single Day Street Closure - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

Single Day Street Closure - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks. Crews will construct and stage a shoring tower on the north side of W. Winona Street.




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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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Cleaning Crews Near the Finish Line for ‘Refresh & Renew’ 2024

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the rail stations that will receive repairs and improvements in fall 2024 as part of its ongoing, cyclical station improvement program Refresh & Renew.




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Let CTA Do the Work This Labor Day Weekend

CTA is your best way to get to all the fun activities 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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Overnight Work, CTA’s Red-Purple Lines: South End of Wilson Station

Overnight Work, CTA’s Red-Purple Lines: South End of Wilson Station for track work.




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Extended Parking Lane Closure, W. Ainslie Street between N. Broadway and the CTA Tracks

Extended Parking Lane Closure, W. Ainslie Street between N. Broadway and the CTA Tracks for Track Structure Segment Delivery.




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Extended Partial Alley Closure. W. Foster Avenue to W. Berwyn Avenue, alley west of 5200 thru 5268 N. Winthrop Avenue and alley east of 5201thru 5259 N. Broadway

Extended Partial Alley Closure. W. Foster Avenue to W. Berwyn Avenue, alley west of 5200 thru 5268 N. Winthrop Avenue and alley east of 5201thru 5259 N. Broadway for station wall construction.




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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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Updated Dates, Extended Street Closures, W. Ardmore Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue

Updated Dates, Extended Street Closures, W. Ardmore Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for street, sidewalk restoration and screen wall installation.




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Daily Partial Alley Closure. The alley behind 3757-63 N. Sheffield Avenue & 3764 N. Wilton Avenue

Daily Partial Alley Closure. The alley behind 3757-63 N. Sheffield Avenue & 3764 N. Wilton Avenue for steel erection.




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Single-Day Street Closure at W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

Single Day Street Closure W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks for concrete replacement.




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Argonne-led Research Shows Robust Investment in Transit Benefits Both Transit and Non-Transit Users

Investments in regional transit service would create 13-times the return in value in household and travel times savings, according to new research made public today at the Chicago Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting.




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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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Daily Sidewalk and Parking Lane Closures at N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and approx. 250ft south

Daily Sidewalk and Parking Lane Closures at N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and approx. 250ft south for substation wall construction.




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Daily Street Closures, W. Cornelia Avenue between N. Sheffield Avenue and N. Wilton Avenue.

Daily Street Closures, W. Cornelia Avenue between N. Sheffield Avenue and N. Wilton Avenue for track work.




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New Date - Single Day Street Closure at W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

New Date - Single Day Street Closure at W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks




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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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Daily Street Closure at W. Ainslie Street at the CTA Tracks

Daily Street Closure at W. Ainslie Street at the CTA Tracks for track structure segment Installation.




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Daily Alley Closures at the alley west of 4700 thru 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue)

Daily Alley Closures at the alley west of 4700 – 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue) for wall cap installation.




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New U-Pass Plus with Metra popular with UIC students; Thousands sign up for joint Metra/CTA fare product

More than 4,100 University of Illinois Chicago students have signed up to receive the new U-Pass + Metra, a pass that gives them unlimited rides on Metra and the CTA for a reduced fare price under a one-year pilot program.




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New Work Activity - Extended Partial Alley Closure at t he Alley east of 4801 thru 4838 N. Broadway

New Work Activity - Extended Partial Alley Closure at t he Alley east of 4801 thru 4838 N. Broadway.




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Update Dates and Impacts with Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 thru 5605 N. Broadway

Update Dates and Impacts with Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 – 5605 N. Broadway




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Extended Street Closure at W. Balmoral Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue

Extended Street Closure at W. Balmoral Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for street and sidewalk restoration.




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Alley Entrance Relocation and Daily Short-Term Street Closures at the alley east of 5001 thru 5077 N. Broadway & 1135 W. Winona Street (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street) - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

Alley Entrance Relocation and Daily Short-Term Street Closures at he alley east of 5001 thru 5077 N. Broadway & 1135 W. Winona Street (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street) - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks.




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Extended Alley Closure For The Alley Behind 5300 thru 5358 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Berwyn Avenue to W. Balmoral Avenue)

Extended alley closure for the alley behind 5300 thru 5358 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Berwyn Avenue to W. Balmoral Avenue)




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Updated Dates Daily Alley Closures for the alley west of 4700 thru 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue)

Updated Dates Daily Alley Closures for the alley west of 4700 thru 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue) for wall cap installation.




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New Dates, Daily Sidewalk and Parking Lane Closures at N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and approx. 250ft south

New Dates, Daily Sidewalk and Parking Lane Closures at N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and approx. 250ft south for Substation Wall Construction.




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The Seasons Change But CTA Is Still Your Best Way to Get Around Chicagoland

If you are heading to the Chicago Half Marathon, let CTA be your ride there or to any of your destinations across 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 for Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 4700 thru 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue)

Updated Dates for Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 4700 thru 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue)




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Extended West Bound Lane Closure and Water Shut Off at W. Bryn Mawr Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue

Extended West Bound Lane Closure and Water Shut Off at W. Bryn Mawr Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for City of Chicago Department of Water Management – Water Main Relocation.




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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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Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks

Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Precast Station Platform Installation.




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Weekend Street Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 932 W. Newport Avenue

Weekend Street Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 932 W. Newport Avenue for street reconstruction.




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New Dates Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks

New Dates Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Precast Station Platform Installation.




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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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Extended Alley Closure at the alley west of 5600 thru 5648 N. Winthrop Avenue, 1114 W. Hollywood Avenue, & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue (W. Bryn Mawr Avenue to W. Hollywood Avenue)

Extended Alley Closure at the alley west of 5600 – 5648 N. Winthrop Avenue, 1114 W. Hollywood Avenue, & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue (W. Bryn Mawr Avenue to W. Hollywood Avenue) for alley reconstruction.




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Updated Dates Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 thru 5605 N. Broadway

Updated Dates Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 – 5605 N. Broadway for Decorative Sidewalk Paver Installation.




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Parking Lane and Sidewalk Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 927 W. Newport Avenue - N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and W. Newport Avenue

Parking Lane and Sidewalk Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 927 W. Newport Avenue - N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and W. Newport Avenue for Street Reconstruction & Utility Connection.




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Extended Partial Alley Closure for the the alley west of 5000 thru 5062 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street)

Extended Partial Alley Closure for the the alley west of 5000 thru 5062 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street) for Station Wall Construction.




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Intermittent Daily and Nightly Street Closures at W. Ardmore Avenue at the CTA Tracks

Intermittent Daily and Nightly Street Closures at W. Ardmore Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Material Delivery for Trackwork.




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Overnight Work Construction lot east of 5343 N. Broadway (Jewel-Osco)

Overnight Work Construction lot east of 5343 N. Broadway (Jewel-Osco) for Material Delivery & Crane Lifts.




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CTA Seeking New Applications for ADA Advisory Committee

In alignment with its ongoing commitment to bringing equity and inclusion to all aspects of its decision-making, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced today it will be seeking new applicants to join the agency’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee.




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CTA Looks to Expand Its Collection of Public Art; Seeks Artist Qualifications for Four New Projects

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced today the kickoff of a search for artists and/or artist teams interested in creating new, one-of-a-kind artwork for four locations throughout the system, as part of its continued expansion of public art to all CTA locations.




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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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New Dates, Parking Lane Closure and Traffic Shifts at W. Foster Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue

New Dates, Parking Lane Closure and Traffic Shifts at W. Foster Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for Asphalt Placement




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Updated Dates for Extended Alley Closure for The alley behind 5300 thru 5358 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Berwyn Avenue to W. Balmoral Avenue)

Updated Dates for Extended Alley Closure for The alley behind 5300 thru 5358 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Berwyn Avenue to W. Balmoral Avenue) for alley reconstruction.




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Updated Dates and Extended Street Closure at W. Balmoral Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue

Updated Dates and Extended Street Closure at W. Balmoral Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for street and sidewalk restoration.




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Overnight Street Closures W. Lawrence Avenue at the CTA Tracks

Overnight Street Closures W. Lawrence Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Track Structure Segment Installation.




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New Work Activity- Extended West Bound Lane Closure at W. Bryn Mawr Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue

New Work Activity- Extended West Bound Lane Closure at W. Bryn Mawr Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for Street, Sewer Reconstruction & Station Utility Connection