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CTA: New offerings part of agency’s strategy to improve customer experience
The Chicago Transit Board today approved a plan to add 57 new automated teller machines to all eight CTA rail lines, increasing the number of ATMs for customers by 72 percent. In addition, the Board today approved five new leases that include a new produce shop, a new pastry shop and three newsstand locations at CTA rail stations, all of which will provide additional customer conveniences for CTA’s growing ridership and assist the agency in its ongoing efforts to increase non-farebox revenue.
Mayor Emanuel hails North Red Line station renewal work progress
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool officially welcomed community members to the newly rehabilitated Argyle Red Line station, which recently reopened following a six-week closure to allow crews to perform approximately $10.1 million in much-needed maintenance and capital improvement work to the 91-year-old facility.
CTA introduces Ventra: CTA and Pace’s new way to pay
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace unveiled Ventra™, a new fare payment system that will provide CTA and Pace customers with a new and more convenient way to pay for train and bus rides.
Chicago hotel prices spike ahead of the Ryder Cup
Hotel prices around the Medinah Country Club in the suburbs of Chicago have spiked significantly ahead of the Ryder Cup this weekend. The annual golf competition – which sees the finest American players take on those of Europe – has made affordable hotel rooms difficult to come by, according to a new survey by ChicagoHotels.org.
CTA awards contract for Red Line South reconstruction
Chicago Transit Board approved the award of a contract for the Red Line South reconstruction, one of the largest reconstruction projects in the CTA’s history and a multimillion-dollar investment in both Chicago’s South Side and the backbone of the CTA rail system.
CTA adds service to 6 rail lines to shorten travel times
The Chicago Transit Board today approved a wide-ranging plan that will add bus and train service to high-demand routes across the entire city, reducing uncomfortable crowding and helping meet growing ridership demand.
CTA and CPS announce free fare card pilot program
Mayor Emanuel today announced a new Free Fare Card Pilot program for students in five Chicago public high schools.
CTA announces initiative to improve rider experience and shorten travel times
In a major initiative to reduce uncomfortable crowding and meet growing ridership, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is adding bus and train service to high-demand routes across the entire CTA network.
CTA announce 16 consecutive months of CTA ridership growth
Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool announced today that ridership on the Chicago Transit Authority continued its upward trend in the first six months of 2012—with June marking the 16th consecutive month of ridership increases.
New color display feature added to 5000-series rail cars
CTA’s newest rail cars now feature new LED display signs in colors corresponding to the transit system’s eight rail lines—another amenity to benefit customers.
CTA adds track and viaduct work to North Red Station project
In an effort to reduce future expenses and avoid additional impacts to rail service, the Chicago Transit Board approved an amendment to the existing design/build contract for the North Red Line station improvement project.
Spa and deca restaurant partner for spa and savour retreat
Dine and un"wine” at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), where deca RESTAURANT and the Spa have partnered for wine down Wednesdays and farm to table facials.