Trump administration must temporarily unfreeze CTA Red Line funds, judge orders The Trump administration must temporarily unfreeze almost $2 billion in federal funds for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line Extension project, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

RLE may be back on track #ChicagoTransit

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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.

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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Open paperback of The Seer and the Scholar, on a Chicago CTA train

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A little historical fiction on the commute to the office
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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.

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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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.

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 omnibus of seven ordinances and nine contracts The Chicago Transit Authority board approved an omnibus referral of seven ordinances and nine contracts on Dec. 10, 2025, forwarding property transfers, lease amendments, parking licenses and insurance purchases to the full board for final action; committee and board roll-call votes were recorded.

The Chicago Transit Authority just took a major step forward by approving an omnibus package that could reshape transit and community development in the city!

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Stairwell at CTA’s historic 1897 Quincy station

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people descend stairway at Monroe Blue Line L stop

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Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

A small project update: the track maps have officially reached Forest Park, with the former Westchester Branch next in line.

Thank you all for the encouragement as Tracks of the Chicago L continues to grow.

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Progress update: Tracks of the Chicago L just passed the 50% mark!
45 pages finished with more lines, abandoned branches, and deep-dive details still to come. This mapbook keeps growing.

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Wondering what’s next for CTA, Metra, and Pace? Join our transportation team’s monthly meeting on Wed, 11/19 and help shape the future! Register now: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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CTA committee moves to make regional one-day pass and paratransit free-ride pilot permanent The CTA Finance Committee approved placing on the omnibus an ordinance adopting a Title VI fair equity analysis and making two fare pilots permanent: a regional one-day pass and free fixed-route rides for paratransit cardholders. Staff said the analysis found no disparate impact and cited ridership gains since the pilots launched.

The CTA is set to make its successful regional one-day pass and free rides for paratransit cardholders permanent, marking a significant step towards equitable transit!

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Accessibility advocates celebrate CTA transit funding that will expand staff and improvements Committee members celebrated passage of a recent transit bill that yielded funding the committee said will support continued accessibility improvements at the Chicago Transit Authority and the addition of an ADA‑related staff position in CTA’s compliance office.

Chicago's transit just got a major boost for accessibility with new funding and dedicated staff to enhance the journey for everyone!

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We got a guest on this red line train

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CTA approves IGA with city for automated bus-lane enforcement pilot (ABLE); 30-day warning period planned The CTA board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Chicago to transmit validated automated bus-lane enforcement data under the city’s Smart Streets pilot. CTA will supply data from cameras; the city’s Department of Finance will review and adjudicate violations. The pilot includes a 30‑day warning period followed by one further,

The Chicago Transit Authority has launched a groundbreaking pilot program to enforce bus-lane violations using advanced camera technology, promising a smarter and safer transit experience for all!

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The scene when I got on the train this evening. Columbus Day aka Indigenous People Day is a quiet night on the train

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I'm on Chance the Rapper's train today. This is what CTA was going on about on Social Media thought not on the site not to be mentioned here

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Grand Ave was sudsy because that stop was also getting a deep clean

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A few nights ago Chicago Ave Red Line station was getting a deep clean.

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Had to take a better pic of the cloth seats from a few days ago. Just don't see this on CTA anymore.

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And when I got on the bus this afternoon I may still pose this question to the CTA. When a bus gets cancelled does this mean a driver didn't come into work? 🚌

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This is what the train looked like when I got on.

I almost thought there was a #Cubs game tonight but I'm not sure they played at home. Regardless they're out of the #Postseason ⚾️

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More than a map — it’s a deep dive into Chicago’s elevated & subway lines: every yard, junction, interlocking, and railfan hotspot. 2/3
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A lady was following behind me trying to figure out where to board the train. It doesn't matter just go where you see open doors. That's what was I looking for I told her. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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You don't see seats like this often on CTA. Cloth seats.

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A minute ago a lady was trying to use the emergency red ball to open the doors before we even pulled into the station. She was telling the motorman to stop the train regardless of whether we were at a station. Thankfully a CTA worker was there to stop her.

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