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“We recognize the impact this investment is making on hundreds of people’s lives, and we are pleased to be able to continue this agreement with DFSS and help address this larger, societal issue.” #cta

Beginning at the start of service on Tuesday September 3, the extension will reach an additional 21,000 residents and 15,000 jobs (within ½ mile) as compared to the current routing. #extenstion

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the award of a $2.9 billion contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners following a comprehensive, two-year procurement process. #cta

Construction of the station is being led by the Chicago Department of Transportation... #greenline

Since unveiling the “Charging Forward Plan” last year, CTA has received $29 million in grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) #CTA

In alignment with CTA’s goals, the RLE project is seen as a tool to help strengthen economic prospects for members of the surrounding communities – both through career and business/contracting opportunities. #cta

“These investments will help advance some of the most vulnerable and underserved people in my district. I look forward to President Joe Biden signing this legislation into law.” #omnibusspendingbill

All area students (grades K-12) can travel CTA buses and trains for FREE, along with an accompanying adult, courtesy of this year’s sponsor Butcher Boy Cooking Oils. 

Chicagoland based Butcher Boy Cooking Oils is sponsoring this vintage wrapped train featuring the classic mint green and alpine white look, popular on much of CTA’s ‘L’ fleet from the mid-1960s through the 1980s

“After a two-year wait, we know there is a great deal of excitement and anticipation for the return of this Chicago tradition,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. “We want to remind everyone that all customers should celebrate safely and responsibly, including wearing masks when onboard the Allstate CTA Holiday Train and Bus.”