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The Chicago Transit Authority is set to revamp one of its busiest tracks with a $17.1 million design contract, fueled by a federal grant aimed at carbon reduction!

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Board approves $17.1M design contract for Forest Park branch track rebuild
CTA staff recommended and the board approved a not-to-exceed $17,067,640.20 design contract (recommended award to AECOM) for the Forest Park branch between the Illinois Medical District and the I‑290 bridge; $15.8M of the work is funded by an FHWA carbon-reduction grant secured via IDOT.
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October 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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The Chicago Transit Authority is investing nearly $40 million to enhance accessibility at the California station, featuring new elevators and widened platforms for all riders!

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CTA awards $40M construction contract to add elevators and improve accessibility at California station
As part of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP), CTA approved a construction contract (not to exceed $39,998,000) to install two elevators, new emergency stairs and widen the platform at the Logan Square Line California station as part of Phase 2 accessibility work.
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October 28, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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The Chicago Transit Authority's new Safe Ride Specialists pilot is not only boosting rail service to a 12-month high but has already facilitated shelter placements within just days of its launch!

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CTA reports early safety gains after launching Safe Ride Specialists pilot
Acting President presented initial results from the newly launched Safe Ride Specialists pilot, saying rail service delivery reached a 12‑month high and that early outreach led to two shelter placements by Housing Forward in the program's first days. Directors requested route-level metrics and disaggregated counts to validate percentage-based claims.
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October 29, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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The CTA just struck a groundbreaking deal with United Airlines that could boost Blue Line ridership by 2 million rides while making commuting cost-free for employees!

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CTA approves five-year partnership with United Airlines to use Cumberland Park-and-Ride and employer-billed Ventra
CTA approved a five-year agreement allowing United Airlines to lease underused Cumberland Park-and-Ride spaces and provide employees with an employer-billed Ventra product; staff project garage lease revenue and up to 2 million net new Blue Line rides over five years under a conservative scenario and said the product makes trips effectively free to participating employees.
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October 28, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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Some Green, Pink Line Stations To Remain Closed This Week Due To Lake Street Bridge Construction:

Some Green, Pink Line Stations To Remain Closed This Week Due To Lake Street Bridge Construction: Full Pink and Green Line service is expected to be restored later this week, although an exact date…
Some Green, Pink Line Stations To Remain Closed This Week Due To Lake Street Bridge Construction:
Some Green, Pink Line Stations To Remain Closed This Week Due To Lake Street Bridge Construction: Full Pink and Green Line service is expected to be restored later this week, although an exact date and time has not been determined yet, officials said. #ChicagoTransit #PinkLine #GreenLine #LakeStreetBridge #TransportationNews
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October 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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I honestly am not trying to embarrass @chicagocta.bsky.social, but here we are. I hope @nitachicago.org can get their shit together. neon-avocado.com/transit #chicagotransit #publictransport #trains
October 24, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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I made something. It only has 3 systems at this time. More will be added later. #chicago #chicagotransit #cta #wmata #mta neon-avocado.com/transit/
Timetable Test
Rail systems graded against their own schedules.
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October 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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December 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Until we meet again #Chicago

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November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Chicago Area Faces Severe Public Transit Cuts, Poorer Suburbs at Greatest Risk
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Chicago Area Faces Severe Public Transit Cuts, Poorer Suburbs at Greatest Risk | AI News Brew
<p>HARVEY, Illinois - The Chicago metropolitan area is bracing for potentially severe cuts to its public transportation system, with the poorest suburbs likely to bear the brunt of the impact. This cr...
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May 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Labor unions, environmental and transit advocates, and community-based groups across the state are urging the Illinois legislature to fix and fund transit in the October veto session. Read the full letter: bit.ly/octtransitletter

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September 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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The Metropolitan Council has just approved a crucial amendment to the D Line station plan, aligning future transit with the City of Minneapolis's innovative intersection layout!

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Council approves D Line station‑plan amendment to shift northbound platform at Chicago and 38th Street
The Metropolitan Council approved an amendment to the D Line station plan to align a proposed northbound platform at Chicago and 38th Street with the City of Minneapolis‑approved open flexible intersection layout; the amendment passed by voice vote.
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July 14, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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Witness slips are available for HFA 1 of SB2111: my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/...

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May 29, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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October 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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From early to this week #CTA #chicago #chicagotransit
November 30, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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I missed the Swift #CTA #Chicago #Chicagotransit
November 26, 2024 at 4:44 AM
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ChicagoTransit/chicagoland_transit_recovery_12.2024.R at main · WriteACannon/ChicagoTransit
Scripts for Chicago area transit plots. Contribute to WriteACannon/ChicagoTransit development by creating an account on GitHub.
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December 23, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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Chicago is making strides for accessibility with wider bus boarding islands and new tactile guides to help riders with disabilities navigate transit safely!

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CDOT and CTA outline plans for wider boarding islands, handrails and tactile guides to aid riders with disabilities
Chicago Department of Transportation officials presented a new Complete Streets guide that raises boarding-island minimum width to 9 feet to allow handrails separating islands from bike lanes, and proposed pilots of tactile directional indicators and other tactile treatments to improve wayfinding for people with vision impairments.
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July 15, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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The Chicago Transit Authority just greenlit a massive $28.2 million project to revamp the Blue Line, along with key agreements to boost security and streamline commuter benefits!

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CTA board approves omnibus: Forest Park design funding, security IGA, commuter-benefits consolidation
The Chicago Transit Authority Board approved an omnibus package July 8 that included a $28.2 million design agreement for the Forest Park (Blue) Line, a renewed intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Police Department for voluntary special employment, consolidation of regional commuter benefits with the RTA, and agreements including City Year and several easements and contracts.
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July 11, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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The groundbreaking of the Red Line Extension marks a historic investment in Chicago's Far South Side, promising not just new transit options but vital job opportunities and community empowerment.

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Red Line Extension breaks ground; CTA leaders stress jobs, community control of benefits
CTA leaders marked the April 24, 2026 groundbreaking of the Red Line Extension and framed the project as a community-driven investment: 5½ miles and four accessible stations south of 95th Street, with job training, hiring pathways and transit‑supportive development intended to keep economic gains local.
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July 11, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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The Chicago Transit Authority board just approved a significant omnibus package, but one director's abstention raises questions about transparency in governance.

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CTA board places seven ordinances and 10 contracts on omnibus; omnibus approved with one partial abstention
The Chicago Transit Authority board placed seven ordinances and 10 contracts on an omnibus consent agenda on Jan. 14, 2026, and approved the omnibus. Director Raquel registered a partial abstention on the sales-tax revenue bond item (agenda item 6) citing a conflict of interest; all other items on the omnibus passed.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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Chicago Transit Authority faces mounting pressure from riders and local businesses to prioritize dedicated bus lanes on Grand Avenue and enhance outreach for the Red Line Extension.

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Riders and business owners press CTA over Grand Avenue lane changes and Red Line outreach
Multiple public commenters urged CTA to support dedicated bus lanes on Grand Avenue and raised concerns about community outreach and contracting for the Red Line Extension. Speakers cited ridership figures, potential economic impacts, and asked CTA leadership to state an official position.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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The Chicago Transit Authority has approved a staggering $1.75 million settlement in a high-profile lawsuit, raising questions about accountability and transparency.

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CTA board approves $1.75 million settlement in Johnson Hollins case
After closed-session review, the Chicago Transit Authority board voted to approve a settlement of $1,750,000 in Kayla Johnson Hollins v. Marbella Salas and CTA (Circuit Court of Cook County, case no. 2025L002746). The board moved to reconsider and then re-approved the settlement amount by roll-call vote.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM