Construction of the 4.9 mile-long State Street Subway (now part of the CTA Red Line) began in 1938 near Chicago Avenue. After five years of construction, Chicago's first subway was ready for operation and opened to the public on this day in 1943.
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Work is underway to reconstruct the 109-year-old Lake Street Bridge, which is closed until January 2028. Through 10/26, Green & Pink line service is interrupted as crews replace the bridge’s west leaf. @chicagocta.bsky.social Thank you for your patience as CDOT completes this critical repair.
Don't forget to RSVP to NITA's first public event taking place this Wednesday at Union Station‼️ We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🤝🚇
NITA Chicago@nitachicago.bsky.social · 3w ago📢 Join NITA, CTA, Metra, and Pace on Oct. 14 for an interactive open house about the future of regional transit. At NITA’s first public event, we want to hear from you — what’s working and what should improve in the years ahead. RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4xMPPSp
The Lake Street Bridge closure will impact Green and Pink Line service from October 13-26.
The Loomis entrance at the Racine Blue Line station has a new(-ish) look 😎 Located at 431 S. Loomis Street, the retro-style signage preserves the station's historic character while complementing the modernized, accessible main entrance on Racine Avenue.
We're committed to building a safer and more accessible transportation system. By creating a dedicated bus lane on Michigan Avenue, we are reducing delays, improving service, and ensuring that the thousands of Chicagoans who rely on public transit can get where they need to go.
The Ventra card tap took some getting used to when it first launched…
More frequent service. Safer, more accessible stations and stops. 🚇 Tell NITA which improvements would make the biggest difference in your transit experience. Your feedback will help shape regional budget priorities. 🗓️ Take the survey by Oct. 16: https://bit.ly/4AJCzRe
CTA salutes the life and legacy of Dolly Parton on Dolly Parton Day. Through her Imagination Library, she put more than 200 million books into the hands of young children, and she believed the journey to a bright future starts early.
Today is World Car-Free Day, an annual celebration to inspire you to ditch your cars and get around using more sustainable methods of travel. 🚙🚫 No matter where you're going, CTA, Metra, and Pace can help you get around Chicagoland easily — not just today but every day!
Next stop- Bears home opener 🐻⬇️ Bears football is BACK, and we're ready to get you to and from Soldier Field all season long.
Our Brown Line operators share the most challenging and favorite part about their job.
Ready, Set, Run 🏃♀️ to ventrachicago.com/purchase/ to get your 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Ventra Card!
Graphic designer, Natalie Bogucka, pulled inspiration from Polish folk art, schoolbooks, children's literature, and the experiences of Polish immigrants in Chicago to create artwork that connects the Polish community to the CTA.
Rail service to O’Hare airport began 42 years ago today. Take a look at what riders had to say about the Blue Line extension back in 1984. ⏪
A new era for Chicagoland transit. 🚇✨ Beginning today, NITA is officially your regional transit agency, coordinating affordable, reliable, safe transit across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr...
A little bench can make a big difference! New, child-sized benches have been added at 10 CTA rail stations. These new benches reflect Acting President Nora Leerhsen’s vision to create a more family-friendly transit system.
BTS ARMY 📢 Our team is ready to get you to Soldier Field on August 27 & 28 🕺💜
More bus service is coming this fall! 🚍 Beginning August 23, we’re boosting frequency and expanding hours on 7 bus routes, plus welcoming 3 new lines to our Frequent Network—with even more service upgrades coming before the end of the year!
First day 🎒 Free rides 🚍 For the sixth consecutive year, Butcher Boy Cooking Oils is sponsoring CTA's free rides on the first day of school, August 24.
We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming transit experience for all. And we’ve reached an important milestone: the Chicago Transit Board approved the contracts to launch our Safe Ride Specialist pilot program!
Starting this school year, getting around the Chicago region will cost less for K–12 students. CTA & Pace student fares will be standardized at 75 cents per ride, any time of day, year-round. 🚌🎒
We're beautifying our system while investing in the local workforce. Under an initiative led by CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen, the CTA is installing landscaped garden boxes at nine of its busiest stations, beginning this week at the Garfield Green Line station.
Massive crowds. Cross-town ball games. The Chicago Marathon. Lollapalooza. How does the CTA keep the entire city moving without missing a beat?