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CTA achieved a significant milestone in May 2024, surpassing one million weekday rides for the first time since the pandemic began, signalling a robust recovery in public transit usage across the city.
For the second instalment of the Cities at a Glance roundtable, experts from Chicago, Honolulu and Austin discuss how smart infrastructure is revolutionising public transportation across the U.S.
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Northeastern Illinois has allocated over $120,000 for eight projects aimed at enhancing public safety and fostering community engagement near CTA, Metra and Pace stations.
CTA has launched a new chatbot service on its website, offering riders the ability to report issues, share feedback and receive real-time assistance, aiming to enhance customer engagement and support.
With nearly 30 bus routes enhanced to align with ridership trends and Chicago's transit needs, the Chicago Transit Authority showcases its commitment to providing efficient, accessible transportation.
The past year has been exceptionally intense for the micro-mobility market. From the renaissance of Mobility-as-a-Service, through EU funds for local government units, to combatting transport divide, Tomasz Wojtkiewicz, CEO of Nextbike Poland, explores some of the key challenges and opportunities that have the potential to transform the whole of…
The Chicago Transit Authority initiates trials for next-generation fareboxes, promising smoother transactions and enhanced operational efficiency in its bid to modernise public transit.
Jennifer Henry, Director of Strategic Planning and Policy at the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), sat down with Intelligent Transport’s Halimah Haque to discuss the transformative Better Streets for Buses plan, highlighting its collaborative approach, community-centric design and the integration of emerging technologies to shape the future of accessible and efficient…
The Better Streets for Buses Plan promises to revolutionise Chicago's transit landscape, enhancing accessibility and reliability through strategic infrastructure investments and bus service improvements.
With enhanced reliability, increased height and improved durability, CTA's new and advanced ADA-compliant faregates will improve accessibility and security across its rail system by early 2024.
Lime's Gen4 Seated scooter combines the seated comfort of a bicycle with the ease of an e-scooter, resulting in a smooth, convenient and environmentally-friendly ride.
FTA allocates $20 million to enhance public transit in 47 distressed communities, creating job opportunities and improving accessibility for residents in low-income areas through targeted studies based on Census data.
CTA approves the $25.6 million renovation of Austin Green Line station, ensuring full accessibility for individuals with mobility devices through lift installation and other improvements.
In line with its commitment to achieve a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040, the new electric buses are set to arrive in early 2025, offering reduced emissions and cost savings for the Chicago Transit Authority.
In line with its electrification goals, CTA's new all-electric buses will serve Chicago's Far South Side on the #63 route, promoting equity and reducing air pollution in the communities that it serves.
