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Buses Detoured Near Daley Plaza for Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid Live Viewing Event on Friday
From 8pm Thursday, Oct. 1 until 4 pm Friday, Oct. 2, Clark Street between Randolph and Washington will be closed to all traffic due to the Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid…
Chicago Transit Authority Launches Searchable Vendor Database via Transit Chicago Web Site
Online Availability of Contract Information Improves Agency’s Transparency Today the CTA launched a searchable vendor database on its Web site at transitchicago.com that allows interested parties access to contract information…
Chicago Transit Authority Schedules Public Meetings to Gather Input on the Proposed Circle Line Project
The Chicago Transit Authority will hold a third round of public meetings this month to receive input on the proposed Circle Line project. The meetings are part of the Alternatives…
Record-breaking Transit Ridership Saved Fuel Equal to the Amount Consumed by 450,100 Cars in Illinois Last Year
Elected officials, environmental groups, and community organizations call for policies to promote transit In 2008, people in Illinois saved 259 million gallons of gasoline–450,100 cars’ worth–by riding transit in record…
CTA to Host Monthly Certification Workshops for Potential Vendors, Small and Disadvantaged-owned Businesses
The Chicago Transit Authority today announced a series of workshops designed to help vendors better understand CTA’s procurement process and assist them in registering to do business with the CTA….
Chicago Transit Authority to Provide Additional Service for Bears Games
The Chicago Transit Authority will provide additional service on #128 Soldier Field Express and #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express routes for the Chicago Bears home opener Sunday, September 20 against the…
Chicago Transit Authority Announces All 58 Stimulus-Funded Hybrid Buses Delivered and In Service
The Chicago Transit Authority today announced that all 58 articulated hybrid buses purchased by the agency with federal stimulus funds have arrived and are in service. The CTA now has…
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Provides Service to Blackhawks Preseason Games at the United Center
The Chicago Transit Authority’s #19 United Center Express route provides a convenient travel option for fans attending preseason hockey games on Saturday, September 19 against the Washington Capitals and Friday,…
Chicago Transit Authority to Introduce Developer Tools Web Site, Bus Tracker API Now Available
Bus Tracker API Now Available; Scheduling and Alerts Data Coming Soon The Chicago Transit Authority today announced that a developer tools web page will soon be added to its agency…
T-Mobile Signs $3.1 Million Contract With Chicago, Wireless Services Available in CTA Subways by Late Winter 2009
The Chicago Transit Board today approved a contract with T-Mobile Central, LLC (T-Mobile) to lease the Chicago Transit Authority’s wireless communications infrastructure in the Red and Blue line subways. T-Mobile…