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20 years later, we're still spreading cheer through the streets of Chicago ✨
2005 ➡️ 2025
2005 ➡️ 2025
December 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
20 years later, we're still spreading cheer through the streets of Chicago ✨
2005 ➡️ 2025
2005 ➡️ 2025
Chicago holiday hack: follow the candy canes 🎅✨
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Chicago holiday hack: follow the candy canes 🎅✨
CTA and the GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop superstar Chance the Rapper have launched the new “Enjoy the Ride” campaign as part of a historic partnership. As result of this unique joining of forces, Chance’s voice can be heard at CTA rail stations, encouraging riders to continue supporting CTA.
December 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
CTA and the GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop superstar Chance the Rapper have launched the new “Enjoy the Ride” campaign as part of a historic partnership. As result of this unique joining of forces, Chance’s voice can be heard at CTA rail stations, encouraging riders to continue supporting CTA.
CTA rail janitor, Danny Flores, shows how he's making your commute safe this winter ❄️
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
CTA rail janitor, Danny Flores, shows how he's making your commute safe this winter ❄️
There's a lot to be thankful for 🦃
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There's a lot to be thankful for 🦃
May your days be merry and bright in the 2025 CTA Holiday light up sweater ❄️
Order yours by December 15 to receive it in time for the holidays.
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Order yours by December 15 to receive it in time for the holidays.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
May your days be merry and bright in the 2025 CTA Holiday light up sweater ❄️
Order yours by December 15 to receive it in time for the holidays.
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Order yours by December 15 to receive it in time for the holidays.
ctagifts.com/products/cta...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
The Allstate CTA Holiday Bus will be spreading cheer throughout the city from 11/25 - 12/20 🎅
The Allstate CTA Holiday Bus will be spreading cheer throughout the city from 11/25 - 12/20 🎅
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
The Allstate CTA Holiday Bus will be spreading cheer throughout the city from 11/25 - 12/20 🎅
The Allstate CTA Holiday Bus will be spreading cheer throughout the city from 11/25 - 12/20 🎅
Happy 4th birthday to the Red-Purple Bypass! 🎉
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Happy 4th birthday to the Red-Purple Bypass! 🎉
Santa Claus is coming to town 🎅
The iconic Allstate CTA Holiday Train will merrily roll along all eight rail lines this season, launching from the Midway Orange Line station Friday, November 28.
The iconic Allstate CTA Holiday Train will merrily roll along all eight rail lines this season, launching from the Midway Orange Line station Friday, November 28.
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Santa Claus is coming to town 🎅
The iconic Allstate CTA Holiday Train will merrily roll along all eight rail lines this season, launching from the Midway Orange Line station Friday, November 28.
The iconic Allstate CTA Holiday Train will merrily roll along all eight rail lines this season, launching from the Midway Orange Line station Friday, November 28.
See Chicago from the perspective of a CTA Brown Line rail operator with our latest Ride the Rails video!
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November 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
See Chicago from the perspective of a CTA Brown Line rail operator with our latest Ride the Rails video!
youtube.com/@CTAConnections
youtube.com/@CTAConnections
And you don't even have to be on Santa's Nice List 📩
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November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
And you don't even have to be on Santa's Nice List 📩
www.transitchicago.com/newsletter/
www.transitchicago.com/newsletter/
When the temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, CTA’s employees are among the true superheroes of the Chicago region. Many of the hardworking men and women of our great agency have worked overnight and throughout the day to ensure that our riders have had smooth rides.
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
When the temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, CTA’s employees are among the true superheroes of the Chicago region. Many of the hardworking men and women of our great agency have worked overnight and throughout the day to ensure that our riders have had smooth rides.
The Bus Priority Corridor Study is a major next step toward implementation of the Better Streets for Buses Plan—a framework developed by CTA and CDOT to enhance the bus riding experience. We're exploring ways to improve bus lanes, sidewalks, and signals.
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Bus Priority Corridor Study is a major next step toward implementation of the Better Streets for Buses Plan—a framework developed by CTA and CDOT to enhance the bus riding experience. We're exploring ways to improve bus lanes, sidewalks, and signals.
We asked bus operators from the Chicago Avenue garage which route takes the most skill to drive, and which route is their favorite.
Here’s what they had to say 💬
Here’s what they had to say 💬
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
We asked bus operators from the Chicago Avenue garage which route takes the most skill to drive, and which route is their favorite.
Here’s what they had to say 💬
Here’s what they had to say 💬
Chicago in the fall >>>>
November 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Chicago in the fall >>>>
A message from CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen:
"No service cuts. No layoffs. In fact, CTA will grow."
"No service cuts. No layoffs. In fact, CTA will grow."
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A message from CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen:
"No service cuts. No layoffs. In fact, CTA will grow."
"No service cuts. No layoffs. In fact, CTA will grow."
It's officially heat lamp season ♨️
Overhead people heaters across all outdoor stations have been activated.
Overhead people heaters across all outdoor stations have been activated.
November 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It's officially heat lamp season ♨️
Overhead people heaters across all outdoor stations have been activated.
Overhead people heaters across all outdoor stations have been activated.
It's a Chicago holiday
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It's a Chicago holiday
On October 31, 1993, CTA opened a new 'L' line from the Loop to Midway-the first completely new 'L' line since the Dan Ryan Line (today's South Side Red Line) opened in 1969. 🍊
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On October 31, 1993, CTA opened a new 'L' line from the Loop to Midway-the first completely new 'L' line since the Dan Ryan Line (today's South Side Red Line) opened in 1969. 🍊
Bus lanes and bus stops are for buses. Bike lanes are for bikes.
Keeping them clear is essential to ensuring everyone in Chicago gets where they need to go safely and on time.
Keeping them clear is essential to ensuring everyone in Chicago gets where they need to go safely and on time.
October 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Bus lanes and bus stops are for buses. Bike lanes are for bikes.
Keeping them clear is essential to ensuring everyone in Chicago gets where they need to go safely and on time.
Keeping them clear is essential to ensuring everyone in Chicago gets where they need to go safely and on time.
This morning, CTA riders are enjoying a smoother ride through the Loop—a result of significant, targeted track maintenance work completed by CTA crews this weekend.
October 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This morning, CTA riders are enjoying a smoother ride through the Loop—a result of significant, targeted track maintenance work completed by CTA crews this weekend.
Thanks for your patience as we continue this weekend's work In the Loop. Our crews are conducting a massive symphony of essential track work and other infrastructure improvements and the concert is in full swing!
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thanks for your patience as we continue this weekend's work In the Loop. Our crews are conducting a massive symphony of essential track work and other infrastructure improvements and the concert is in full swing!
This weekend, our crews will be replacing critical track switching equipment at the Tower 18 junction, which will require the temporary suspension of Loop Elevated rail service along the Brown, Green, Orange and Pink lines in the downtown area.
October 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This weekend, our crews will be replacing critical track switching equipment at the Tower 18 junction, which will require the temporary suspension of Loop Elevated rail service along the Brown, Green, Orange and Pink lines in the downtown area.
On Thursday, October 9th, we reached our highest ridership day since the pandemic with 1.168 MILLION rides! 🙌
October 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On Thursday, October 9th, we reached our highest ridership day since the pandemic with 1.168 MILLION rides! 🙌
CTA Fire Marshals, Mike Lopina and Tim Taylor, along with Emergency Preparedness Officer, Tom Bak, presented CSA Nathaniel Hall with a Certificate of Appreciation and challenge coin for his actions taken to extinguish a rubbish fire at the Chicago Red Line stop in the early morning of September 20.
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
CTA Fire Marshals, Mike Lopina and Tim Taylor, along with Emergency Preparedness Officer, Tom Bak, presented CSA Nathaniel Hall with a Certificate of Appreciation and challenge coin for his actions taken to extinguish a rubbish fire at the Chicago Red Line stop in the early morning of September 20.