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Permits issued for Damen CTA Green Line station

After years and years of delays and no construction, a building permit has been issued for the construction of the new Damen Green Line station. Planned for the southwest corner of the intersection of N. Damen Ave and W. Lake St, the new station will...

Urbanize Chicago – 18 Aug 22

CTA receives $29 million for bus electrification

The Chicago Transit Authority has announced an award of nearly $29 million in grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration, earmarked for the purchase of new all-electric buses and for improvements to existing transit facilities.

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Waymond_Womano August 22, 2022, 6:42pm 2

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Service Begins Today Along Reinstated #X4 Cottage Grove Express Bus Route

Beginning today, Chicagoans have a new and improved means of traveling between Chicago’s Far South Side and downtown with the return of service along the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) #X4 Cottage Grove Express route. The reinstatement of the #X4...

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Cottage Grove Express (Bus Route Info) - CTA

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Mackensen August 22, 2022, 7:11pm 3

Chicago YIMBY – 11 Jun 21

Renderings Revealed for Rebuilt State/Lake CTA L Station in The Loop -...

Renderings have been revealed for a rebuilt State/Lake CTA L Station in The Loop.

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Waymond_Womano September 15, 2022, 2:40pm 4

Block Club Chicago – 14 Sep 22

Protesters Outside CTA Headquarters Ask: 'Why Are My Trains And Buses So Late?'

Protestors said they're spending too much time waiting for CTA trains and buses that never show up or are badly delayed. CTA leaders say they are working on making service more reliable.

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Waymond_Womano October 7, 2022, 2:47pm 5

WBEZ Chicago – 4 Oct 22

The CTA is on a campaign to win back riders. Who’s listening?

Ridership is in slow motion recovery from the pandemic, but delays, “mayhem” and safety concerns are still keeping some commuters away.

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Waymond_Womano October 11, 2022, 11:03pm 6

Crain's Chicago Business – 11 Oct 22

No, the CTA isn't ending overnight el service to O'Hare

But Blue Line trains are skipping one stop late at night to allow better cleaning, the agency says.

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CTA Begins Seeking Contractor Qualifications for Historic Red Line Extension...

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today is taking the next major step in advancing the transformational Red Line Extension (RLE) project by seeking the most qualified firms in the industry to design and build the 5.6-mile rail line extension, which...

Waymond_Womano November 25, 2022, 3:55pm 7

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CTA, Chicago Department of Aviation Partner on Enhanced Signage at O’Hare

Travelers will see many changes to Chicago Transit Authority-related signs at the O’Hare International Airport leading to the O’Hare Blue Line station, thanks to a partnership between CTA and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).

Expanded service on regional rail through the suburbs of Chicago

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Metra adds trains to Union Pacific-West schedule - Trains

CHICAGO — Commuter operator Metra will add 18 trains — nine inbound and nine outbound — to its Union Pacific-West schedule on Monday, Dec., 5 while also adjusting to a “memory schedule” offering more consistent arrival and departure times in off-peak...

Waymond_Womano January 9, 2023, 9:56pm 8

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Bus Schedule Optimization to Provide More Consistent, Reliable Service

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced changes to its bus schedules on nearly half of its bus routes – intended to provide better, more reliable service.

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Waymond_Womano March 9, 2023, 6:08pm 9

Streetsblog Chicago – 4 Mar 23

How the RLE project could also improve walking, biking, and bus service on...

The CTA describes the document as “a proactive effort to create a guide for future development in communities located near the RLE project area and within the Far South Side of Chicago.”…

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Waymond_Womano May 12, 2023, 10:13pm 10

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CTA Identifies Bidders for Historic Red Line Extension Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) continues to advance the transformational Red Line Extension (RLE) project with the announcement that it has selected three prequalified teams to submit proposals on the transformative project to extend rail...

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mcart May 30, 2023, 1:37pm 11

Crain's Chicago Business – 16 May 23

Commentary: Invest in slow streets and expand and improve the CTA

Two mobility advocates call for implementing safer, smarter ways for Chicagoans to get around.

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mcart June 2, 2023, 8:19pm 12

Railway Track and Structures – 2 Jun 23

CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project to Begin Final...

CHICAGO – CTA will begin building four new, fully accessible stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr that replace century-old stations; CTA to also begin rebuilding southbound Red, Purple tracks

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Waymond_Womano June 28, 2023, 5:10pm 13

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Metra considers significant changes to fare structure - Trains

CHICAGO — Commuter rail operator Metra would simplify its fare structure — but replace or eliminate some passes introduced since the COVID-19 pandemic— under a new proposal for 2024. The proposal was unveiled Wednesday, and the commuter operator is...

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Waymond_Womano July 9, 2023, 7:30pm 14

Damen CTA Green Line construction update:

Chicago Sun-Times – 5 Jul 23

CPS engineering scholars tour L stop project, ponder possible careers

The Paschen Engineering scholars from Westinghouse College Prep toured the upcoming Damen Green Line stop just north of the United Center. The station is expected to open next year.

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Waymond_Womano July 17, 2023, 6:22pm 15

Urbanize Chicago – 14 Jul 23

CTA awards contract for Austin Green Line improvements

The Chicago Transit Authority will soon begin a major renovation of the Austin Green Line station, including the addition of an elevator and other improvements to make the station fully accessible to those who use mobility devices as part of the...

Possible future regional rail extension to Rockford, the largest city in Illinois without rail service.

chi.streetsblog.org – 21 Jul 23

Metra Board of Directors officially signs off on planning Rockford service...

While the schedule stills need to be finalized, the MOU does say the service will have “two departures between 6 to 8 a.m. and two departures between 5 to 7 p.m.”

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map source: Metra to restore rail service between Rockford, Chicago for first time in 40 years – NBC Chicago

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Waymond_Womano November 17, 2023, 5:38am 16

NBC Chicago

Largest CTA train crash in decades leaves 38 injured

Multiple people have been injured in a train crash Thursday morning involving a Chicago Transit Authority train, fire officials confirm.

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stache November 17, 2023, 2:08pm 17

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Waymond_Womano November 27, 2023, 11:30pm 18

Evanston, IL Patch – 27 Nov 23

CTA Yellow Line Still Suspended 11 Days After Crash That Injured 38

Chicago Transit Authority officials have yet to announce when service on the Skokie Swift is set to resume.

stache November 29, 2023, 2:32pm 19

Skokie not so swift -

Waymond_Womano December 2, 2023, 5:42am 20

Skokie, IL Patch – 1 Dec 23

No CTA Yellow Line Reopening Date More Than 2 Weeks After Skokie Swift Crash...

Chicago Transit Administration officials said they've yet to complete an "extremely thorough review of all aspects of Yellow Line."

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