Editorial: Dorval Carter was an ineffective CTA leader. Now Chicago needs a new ‘Train Daddy,’ or ‘Mommy’
Dorval Carter Jr., who announced his retirement Monday to widespread relief, was no “train daddy,” to use the phrase applied ...
CTA President Dorval Carter to step down
Carter’s resignation comes as a debate brews in Springfield about whether to combine the CTA with Metra, Pace and the ...
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Although Federal CTA Paused, New York State Equivalent Still Looming
As of December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit restored the nationwide injunction against the federal Corporate Transparency Act ...
Editorial: New York’s congestion tax is no model for Chicago
Drivers here already pay congestion-style taxes for ride-sharing in certain parts of the city, a policy established during ...
NYC is the first US city with congestion pricing. Surviving 2025 is the key test
Manny Gonzales, a spokesperson the for the Chicago Transit Authority, said in a statement that the CTA has been “closely ...
CTA trains require a lot of power, but only 11% is currently from renewable sources
It turns out more of the electricity that powers the trains is generated by fossil fuels that warm the climate than by renewable sources like wind or solar power.
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CTA to sign nearly $2 billion funding agreement for Red Line extension project
The CTA plans to extend the service for five and a half miles from its current end at 95th Street to 130th Street.
New York's congestion tax is no model for Chicago
Chicago traffic rivals New York City for worst in the nation. A report from Inrix consultants released on Jan. 5 shows Chicago commuters spend a whopping 102 hours a year in traffic. For comparison’s ...
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 ...