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CTA announces ridership in 2009; Over 5 million rides less than 2008
The CTA today announced that 2009 combined bus and rail ridership totaled 521.2 million rides, a decrease of 1 percent (5.1 million rides) over 2008 ridership. Even so, totals were…
CTA protesters–mostly employees–hit service cuts
Protesters marched outside CTA headquarters downtown today as the transit agency put the finishing touches on a major downsizing of bus and rail service. A crowd of fewer than 100…
CTA Provides Post-Game Service on #19 United Center Express for Bulls and Blackhawks Games this Weekend
The Chicago Transit Authority will provide post-game service only on the #19 United Center Express route for the Bulls and Blackhawks games this weekend. Service to the United Center prior…
CTA Encourages Customers to Plan for Impact of Forecasted Snowfall on Travel
In anticipation of the expected snowfall forecast for the area this afternoon, CTA is reminding customers to allow extra travel time. “We recommend customers allow extra travel time as buses…
Strategic Investments Allow CTA to Improve Fleet and Facilities for Riders
Despite weak economy, CTA worked within limits to upgrade in 2009 With the onset of the recession this year, government agencies, private businesses and individual households all faced budget challenges…
Revelers Can Ring in the New Year with Penny Rides on the CTA
The Chicago Transit Authority will continue its tradition of offering penny rides on New Year’s Eve beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 until 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1…
CTA to Open New Elevators at Brown Line Belmont and Fullerton Stations
Elevators Improve Accessibility as Station Renovations Near Completion The newly installed elevators at CTA’s Belmont and Fullerton stations will be available for customers’ use this week. The elevator at Belmont…
CTA Service to O’Hare and Midway Airports Saves Travelers Time and Stress Over the Holiday Weekend
CTA buses and trains will operate on a normal weekday schedule on Thursday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve. On Friday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day – CTA will operate on…
CTA Bus Tracker Information Now Available On-Demand via New Text Messaging Feature
Chicago Transit Authority President Richard L. Rodriguez introduced a new Bus Tracker feature that will make bus arrival information accessible to customers via text messaging beginning today. By sending a…
Chicago Transit Authority Helping Employees Prepare for February Layoffs
With more than 1000 employees scheduled for layoffs in February, the CTA is taking measures to help affected employees plan and prepare. A series of workshops have been scheduled in…