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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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Travel on CTA to Rock Out to Great Music at Riot Fest

CTA is the best travel option to get 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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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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CTA Announces First Pilots Selected Through Innovation Studio

As part of ongoing efforts to provide riders with a modern transit riding experience, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the awarding of project stipends of $55,000 each for two vendors selected to provide digital bus stop sign solutions for testing under the new Innovation Studio.




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Let CTA Get You Over the Finish Line to and from the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

CTA will be providing added capacity, so whether you plan to run or cheer on the runners, take a train or bus to avoid the headaches of traffic and parking near the route of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Abbott Health and Fitness Expo at McCormick Place. For details about marathon service, you can find it here on CTA’s dedicated Bank of America Chicago Marathon webpage.




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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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CTA Proposes Balanced 2025 Operating Budget That Charts the Course for a Transit Riding Experience Better Than Pre-Pandemic/2019

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today proposed a $2.16 billion operating budget that keeps fares at current levels, delivers more bus and rail service hours than provided in 2019, and fuels new and ongoing investments to either expand or modernize existing infrastructure, while also evolving current systems to meet modern transit riding needs.




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Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Board desires public comment before it considers an ordinance to adopt the Proposed 2025-2029 Capital Program of Projects, 2025 Operating Budget and Program and the Financial Plan for 2026 and 2027.




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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




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New Dates, Alley Impacts at The alley behind 5800 thru 5828 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue)

New Dates, Alley Impacts at The alley behind 5800 thru 5828 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for alley repaving.




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Daily Sidewalk Closure and Parking Lane Closure at W. Lawrence Avenue between the CTA Tracks and N. Winthrop Avenue

Daily Sidewalk Closure and Parking Lanes at W. Lawrence Avenue between the CTA Tracks and N. Winthrop Avenue for decorative paver installation.




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Alley Impacts at the alley west of 5800 thru 5925 N. Winthrop Avenue and the alley east of 5843 thru 5921 N. Broadway (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue)

Alley Impacts at the alley west of 5800 thru 5925 N. Winthrop Avenue and the alley east of 5843 thru 5921 N. Broadway (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for wall repairs.




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Get Into the Spooky Sights and Sounds of the Season with CTA

Travel on CTA to all your fun activities 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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Extended Street Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 932 W. Newport Avenue

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




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

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




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Updated dates: Alley closure & construction work W Balmoral to W Berwyn

The alley behind 5300 – 5358 N. Winthrop Avenue will be closed through Oct. 26 for reconstruction as part of the Red and Purple Modernization Project.




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Daily Alley Closure at The alley east of 5239 thru 5259 N. Broadway (W. Foster Avenue to W. Berwyn Avenue)

Daily Alley Closure at The alley east of 5239 – 5259 N. Broadway (W. Foster Avenue to W. Berwyn Avenue) for concrete placement




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Choose CTA as Your Most Affordable Ride in Autumn

CTA is the best choice to get to all your destinations 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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Far South Side Gets Sneak Peek at What CTA Red Line Extension Will Look Like

The Chicago Transit Authority today welcomed about 75 residents and businesses from the Far South Side to the Red Line Extension (RLE) Fall Community Meet & Greet Event. Held at the site of the future Michigan Red Line station on E. 116th Street and S. Michigan Ave., CTA and RLE contractor Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners welcomed RLE project supporters.




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New Dates Extended Street Closures at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 932 W. Newport Avenue

New Dates Extended Street Closures at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 932 W. Newport Avenue for street reconstruction.




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Extended Partial Alley Closure at W. Lawrence Avenue to W. Ainslie Street: The alley east of 4801 thru 4838 N. Broadway and the alley west of 4800 thru 4848 N. Winthrop Avenue

Extended Partial Alley Closure at W. Lawrence Avenue to W. Ainslie Street: The alley east of 4801 thru 4838 N. Broadway and the alley west of 4800 thru 4848 N. Winthrop Avenue