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Read More about Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of January 1-3, 2010

The elevators at the Washington/Wells station are temporarily unavailable until Tuesday, January 12, due to maintenance and repair work. As a result, the Washington/Wells station is not accessible to customers with disabilities. Read More about Elevators at the Washington/Wells Station Temporarily Removed From Service for Repair Work

With the onset of the recession this year, government agencies, private businesses and individual households all faced budget challenges and the CTA was no exception. Due to the significant consequences presented by the slowing economy, as the CTA developed its 2009 Budget, staff sharpened their pencils and looked for ways to streamline operations and reduce costs without impacting the quality or level of service provided. Despite financial constraints, the CTA continued to innovate in 2009 and apply the best solutions to keep Chicago moving. Read More about Strategic Investments Allow CTA to Improve Fleet and Facilities for Riders

The newly installed elevators at CTA’s Belmont and Fullerton stations will be available for customers’ use this week. The elevator at Belmont will go into service on Tuesday, December 29 and the one at Fullerton will begin operation on Thursday, December 31. Read More about CTA to Open New Elevators at Brown Line Belmont and Fullerton Stations

The Chicago Transit Authority will continue its tradition of offering penny rides on New Year’s Eve beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 until 6 a.m. Friday, January 1 (New Year’s Day). Read More about Revelers Can Ring in the New Year with Penny Rides on the CTA

NOTE: CTA buses and trains will operate on a normal weekday schedule on Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve. On Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day – CTA will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Read More about Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of December 25-27

NOTE: CTA buses and trains will operate on a normal weekday schedule on Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve. On Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day – CTA will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Read More about CTA Service to O’Hare and Midway Airports Saves Travelers Time and Stress Over the Holiday Weekend

Chicago Transit Authority President Richard L. Rodriguez introduced a new Bus Tracker feature that will make bus arrival information accessible to customers via text messaging beginning today. By sending a text message to 41411 with “CTABUS” and a bus stop identification number, customers will receive the estimated arrival times of the next two buses at their bus stop. Read More about CTA Bus Tracker Information Now Available On-Demand via New Text Messaging Feature

With more than 1000 employees scheduled for layoffs in February, the CTA is taking measures to help affected employees plan and prepare. A series of workshops have been scheduled in January to provide information on unemployment benefits and job search tips and the CTA is also trying to connect employees with companies that are hiring. Read More about CTA Helping Employees Prepare for Layoffs

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