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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 21h

If your girl...
-Travels all over the city with you
-picks you up
-opens the door for you
That's not your girl
that's a bus

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Learn more on how to navigate the temporary closure: www.transitchicago.com/lakebridge/

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The construction, led by the Chicago Department of Transportation, will rehabilitate the 109-year-old bridge so it can continue serving as a vital connection for transit riders, motorists, pedestrians, and river traffic into Chicago’s Central Business District.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Lake Street Bridge closure will impact Green and Pink Line service from October 13-26.

Green and Pink Line service will be disrupted from 4 a.m. Tuesday, October 13 to 4 a.m. Monday, October 26 due to the Lake Street Bridge closure.
What you need to know as a CTA rider...

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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.

Red and white 1950's inspired sign indicating 'Use Rapid Transit' with a note saying '4 minutes to Loop' and a yellow arrow above it.

Black and white film photo of a CTA station with a sign reading '4 minutes loop' and 'Rapid Transit.'

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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.

1. Text: Mayor Johnson & CTA to Install Dedicated Bus Lane on Michigan Avenue to Reduce Delays in the Loop. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson laughs while riding a CTA bus alongside (not pictured) CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and CTA Bus Driver Rance Austin on the South Side.

2. Text: The new, nearly 1.5-mile northbound bus lane between Roosevelt Road and Wacker Drive will help reduce delays for 22,000 daily CTA riders and keep buses moving along this key downtown route. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands with a Black woman and other CTA bus riders while exiting a CTA bus in Bronzeville.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Ventra card tap took some getting used to when it first launched…

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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: bit.ly/4AJCzRe

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That belief lives on at CTA, where our new children's benches give our youngest riders a space of their own. Today, the Pink Line carries a little extra meaning, and to everyone working 9-to-5 (and every shift in between), we're proud to get you there.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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.

A passenger exits a Pink Line train with a digital sign displaying '925/Dolly'.

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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!

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Next stop- Bears home opener 🐻⬇️ Bears football is BACK, and we're ready to get you to and from Soldier Field all season long.

Front view of a CTA bus displaying a bright orange 'GO BEARS' message on its digital sign.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our Brown Line operators share the most challenging and favorite part about their job.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ready, Set, Run 🏃‍♀️ to ventrachicago.com/purchase/ to get your 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Ventra Card!

A hand holds a limited edition 2026 Chicago Marathon Ventra card featuring illustrated runners.
A train is passing overhead in the background.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

kinda chic to take public transit ✨

Empty priority seating on a public transit train with blue seats and visible signage for accessibility and emergency instructions.
Text over the image reads, "kinda chic to leave the priority seating open for someone who may need it."

Train operator in uniform focused on controls inside the cabin with a window view of trees and buildings. Text over the image reads, "kinda chic to thank your operator."

Person with headphones overlooking city skyline and train tracks at sunset. Text over the image reads, "kinda chic to be mindful of your volume."

People waiting in line at a bus stop as a bus approaches. Text over the image reads, "kinda chic to let others off before boarding."

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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. ⏪

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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...

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Designed for our youngest and cutest riders, these benches are more than a place to sit – they send a simple message: Kids and families are welcome here too.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

BTS ARMY 📢 Our team is ready to get you to Soldier Field on August 27 & 28 🕺💜

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

These service improvements are made possible through funding provided by the NITA Act.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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!

The Frequent Network has saved riders 55 million minutes of waiting time since its launch in March 2025.
On August 23, 2026, three more routes will be added to the network, with wait times of 10 minutes or less.

More service staring this fall
#35 31st/ 35th
- 40% weekdays
- 65% weekends/ holidays

#74 Fullerton
- 20% weekdays
- 30% Saturdays
- 50% Sundays/ holidays

#85 Central
- 30% weekdays
- 40% Saturdays
- 50% Sundays/ holidays

By the end of 2026, an estimated 75% of the CTA service area will be within half a mile of a frequent bus route, benefiting roughly 2.4 million riders

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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.

A backpack adorned with patches promoting free student rides on CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Teams will also focus on positive engagement with youth and young adults and help redirect into constructure behaviors. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks!

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Safe Ride Specialist teams will proactively engage with unhoused riders, riders suffering from mental health crises and substance use disorders and connect these riders with the services they need.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Championed by CTA Acting President Leerhsen, this initiative takes a trauma-informed and community-centered approach to transit safety. Beginning in September, you will see more highly trained, non-law enforcement outreach specialists riding trains and at rail stations and major bus turnarounds.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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!

Black and white circular icon showing a bus and train side by side with the text Safe Ride Specialist to the right.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Supported by additional funding provided through the NITA Act, the new policy is an early example of how NITA will make transit more seamless and affordable for everyone. Learn more about student fare eligibility www.transitchicago.com/fares/

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Fare Information - CTA

Fare information for CTA buses and trains.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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. 🚌🎒

Backpack with transit-themed patches including '24/7', 'Free Transfers in 2 Hours', 'Pace', 'All year round', and 'CTA' worn by a person.

Text below reads, "Just 75 cents a ride for students on CTA & Pace."

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It forms a key pillar of our $6.5 million Refresh & Renew program, which will upgrade 28 rail stations and 14 bus turnarounds this year. Find full program details at transitchicago.com/refreshrenew

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Refresh & Renew - CTA

Live Well • Work Well Promoting a healthier lifestyle through total wellness.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Acting President Leerhsen joined the crews for some of the landscaping work. Partnering with the city’s Greencorps program, this effort provides essential hands-on job training for individuals re-entering the workforce.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Watch or listen to the full episode www.transitchicago.com/podcast/

transitchicago.com

Moving Experiences podcast - News - CTA

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In Episode 8 of Moving Experiences, CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen sits down with the leaders of the CTA Control Center Operations facility—our 24/7 mission control—to break down how they manage major citywide events and troubleshoot service disruptions in real time.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Massive crowds. Cross-town ball games. The Chicago Marathon. Lollapalooza. How does the CTA keep the entire city moving without missing a beat?

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Who had the best pronunciation? CTA or Transport for London 👀

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

CTA proudly marched in Saturday's Bud Billiken Parade! Dozens of CTA employees—including Acting President Nora Leerhsen—were joined by friends and family as they celebrated Chicago schoolchildren heading back to school. We are proud to support this Chicago tradition!

CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen smiles with young paradegoers.

Chicago Transit Authority employees march in the Bud Billiken Parade holding a blue banner thanking riders.

Children riding miniature CTA train cars in the 2026 Bud Billiken Parade with a crowd watching behind barricades on a sunny day.

CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen hands a small child a miniature CTA train toy as she marches in the 2026 Bud Billiken Parade.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 08/08/2026

Rail line by rail line, station by station, Illinois is building a safe, reliable, and accessible transit system our people deserve. We're celebrating the Austin Green Line Station's improvements today, 125 years after opening.  A victory for accessibility and equity for all.

Governor Pritzker cuts the ribbon at the Austin Green Line Station.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I'm proud to join our partners at @chicagocta.bsky.social and across local government to welcome my neighbors in Austin to this brand-new, state-of-the-art station—the latest investment we’ve made to advance equity and opportunity on the West Side and throughout all of Chicago.

1. Text: Mayor Brandon Johnson & CTA Reopen the now Fully Accessible Austin Green Line Station. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson, CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen, Governor JB Pritzker, CTA Chairman Lester Barclay, Congressman Danny Davis, Commissioner Tara Stamps, Alderwoman Emma Mitts, state Reps. LaShawn Ford and Camille Lilly, and community leaders cut a green ribbon in front of the newly renovated, fully accessible Austin Green Line station.

2. Text: The $25 million station reconstruction project is the latest milestone for the CTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program, complementing Mayor Johnson’s vision to make Chicago the most accessible city in the world. Image: Mayor Johnson delivers remarks as a train goes by at the reopening of the now fully accessible Austin Green Line station with Governor Pritzker and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Public transit connects us to opportunity, and today’s reopening reflects a shared commitment to ensuring every resident and visitor can navigate Chicago safely and with dignity.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We celebrated a major milestone at the Austin Green Line station today with @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @mayorofchicago.bsky.social! With a new ADA-accessible ramp, elevator, and upgraded stairs, Austin is now officially the 110th accessible station in our network.

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If these images look familiar, it's time to use retinol

Hand placing a Chicago transit card onto a card reader for fare payment.

Three transit card vending machines and one machine with a 'coming soon Ventra' sign in a rail station against a tiled wall.

Collection of coins scattered among multiple colorful CTA fare cards from the past.

Blue and gray transit card vending machine with instructions, coin and bill slots, and a card reader at a rail station.

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