Chicago Transit Authority to sign nearly $2 billion funding agreement for Red Line extension project
The idea is to do this before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, paving the way for the addition of the Far South ...
Regional Transportation Authority warns of fiscal cliff, asks for more power over Chicago area transit
The agency said the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace suburban buses will face a $770 million budget deficit and ...
Chicago Officials Pitch $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit Woes
Chicago transit officials are advocating for a $1.5 billion annual funding package to help keep one of the country’s largest transportation systems afloat as it stares down a steep financial cliff in ...
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CTA Chief of Staff to serve as acting president following Carter’s retirement
CHICAGO — Chicago Transit Authority Board members met Wednesday to appoint a new interim leader after longtime president Dorval Carter announced his retirement. “This job can be very difficult ...
Chicago Sun-Times3d
RTA seeks expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace to remedy transit funding crisis
In 2026, the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace face a combined $770 million yearly deficit and potentially a 40% reduction in bus and rail service. The Regional Transit Authority ...
Chicago Transit Authority signs $2B grant agreement for Red Line Extension
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RTA Wants Lawmakers to Boost Its Authority to Oversee, Coordinate Chicago-Area Transit
The proposal comes as the Chicago region’s transit agencies are facing down an estimated $750 million fiscal cliff next year ...
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RTA pitches Springfield on $1.5B revamp to save and even enhance service
Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Chicago-area transit leaders are making their big move ...
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Some transit agencies signal support of RTA's plan for increased authority as alternate to merger
Sun-Times file Share Some Chicago-area transit agencies signaled support for the Regional Transit Authority’s proposal to strengthen the RTA as an alternative to combining them all into one agency.