Chicago transit agencies warn of drastic cuts in face of looming $770 million budget shortfall
The Regional Transportation Authority, the umbrella agency overseeing CTA, Metra, and Pace, is calling the situation potentially devastating.
CTA, Metra, Pace say they will have to cut services by 40% in 2026 if state doesn't intervene
The three agencies on Friday initiated the latest in a pressure campaign on state lawmakers to appropriate more state money.
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1 In 5 Chicagoans Will Lose Access To CTA, Pace, Metra If State Doesn’t Fund Public Transit, RTA Says
The Regional Transit Authority is calling on state lawmakers to fill the gap to avoid massive cuts that would include the CTA ...
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There Weren’t Always Wheelchair Lifts on Chicago Buses. A Pre-ADA Complaint Changed That
Prior to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a group in Chicago filed a complaint against the CTA that ...
Best bet to rename Metra rail lines: Use history, geography as a guide
As a transportation planner involved in the creation of the Regional Transportation Authority in the mid-1970s, I applaud ...
11-year-old attempts Guinness World Record for fastest time reaching every Chicago ‘L’ station
A Deerfield boy ran into some delays and discovered that riding to all of the city’s “L” stations in under 9 hours is no ...
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Evanston’s 2025 ward guide: Boundary changes taking effect in April 1 election
As Evanston prepares to elect its next mayor, city clerk and City Council in the April 1 consolidated local election, voters are advised to double-check ...
CTA slow zones are growing, and that means longer commutes for ‘L’ riders
In February, slow zones covered some 30% of the rail system, up from 13% five years earlier. It’s one more hurdle for the CTA ...