Articles filed under CTA
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What commuters need to know about the proposed new Metra fares, zonesJul 03, 2023 5:30 am - On June 21, Metra leaders rolled out a revolutionary proposal to revamp fares and downsize its zone system. But interviews with BNSF Line riders Wednesday generated a co...
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Heading to Chicago to see Taylor Swift? Consider public transitJun 01, 2023 1:00 am - No one wants to be in the slow lane heading to a Swift concert, but with thousands of tickets sold for each Soldier Field show, driving and parking will be problematic. ...
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When it comes to transportation, there's a lot riding on Chicago's new mayorMay 15, 2023 5:30 am - When he's not working to reduce violence, fix schools and ease poverty, new Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson can take a break and pivot to transportation. That only entail...
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Two bodies found near O'Hare SaturdayApr 09, 2023 1:00 am - Chicago police are investigating two deaths near O'Hare International Airport Saturday. The victims were discovered at separate times in two separate locations. Police s...
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Taxes? Tolls? 'Transit is the Answer' plan brings bevy of questionsMar 06, 2023 4:30 am - By Marni Pyke mpyke@dailyherald.com Imagine being able to jump from Metra to the CTA or Pace seamlessly. Imagine audible announcements instead of "ruhmmhmmm ... delays ....
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Pace, CTA team up on new unlimited passesFeb 13, 2023 12:00 am - Pace and Chicago Transit Authority passengers can chose among four passes offering unlimited rides on both systems as of Monday, Feb. 20. With ridership still below pre-...
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Traffic up, gas prices down: What the transportation experts see for 2023Dec 26, 2022 4:00 am - Drone deliveries, decent gas prices, carpool lanes and another federal bailout for transit? They're all percolating, according to three wise men and transportation exper...
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RTA warns of fiscal 'cliff,' hints at sales tax expansion and other changesDec 05, 2022 12:00 am - To combat a fiscal "cliff" forecast for public transit in 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority is recommending a menu of options that include increasing or expand...
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What drives Pritzker, Bailey on transportation issues?Oct 31, 2022 5:30 am - Republican Sen. Darren Bailey is eying tolled lanes to run alongside existing freeways to help pay for roads. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker thinks a controversial railwa...
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What to know about Metra's test $100/month pass plus integration with Pace, CTAJun 20, 2022 1:00 am - Starting July 1, suburban and Chicago transit passengers can take advantage of unprecedented, seamless travel on Metra, Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority. That date...