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UTU helping lead transit funding fight

king1028skwirl — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:11:16 +0000

New York Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler is emerging as the engine powering an increase in transit funding. The UTU is working closely with Nadler and others in Congress who recognize how essential public transit is to America’s working families.

Nadler’s Brooklyn and lower Manhattan district is one of the most densely populated in America, and as [...]

CTA Approves Service Cuts To Bus, ‘L’ System

king1028skwirl — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:18:14 +0000

Bob Roberts Reporting CHICAGO (WBBM) — As disgruntled riders paraded outside the CTA’s West Loop headquarters with picket signs, the agency’s board approved a 2010 budget that holds the line on fares but threatens service cuts Feb. 7.

“I think they would prefer to go with stability over the next two years,” said CTA [...]

Deadline for seniors to change to Smart Card fast approaching

king1028skwirl — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:59:23 +0000

More hoops to jump through to get the free rides.

For immediate release DATE: March 13, 2009 CONTACT: Diane Palmer, RTA Communications Director Office: 312-913-3282 Cell: 312-907-6902

Seniors with reduced fare cards will be charged a reduced rate after April 1, 2009

CHICAGO – The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is reminding seniors who have not changed their senor reduced fare cards [...]

31st Street Bus receives 3rd most comments at RTA Hearings

Harry — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:04:16 +0000

31st Street Bus receives 3rd most comments at RTA Hearings

Bus service for 31st Street is Priority #3 for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) , officials said Thursday at the October RTA Board meeting.

RTA’s Sr. Deputy Executive Director, Leanne Redden outlined RTA’s priorities as Chicago’s transit system faces massive budget shortfalls.

The first priority is to [...]

Daley: CTA Budget “Very Ugly”

Alfie Martin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:50:11 +0000

Daley: CTA Budget “Very Ugly”

Reposted from Chicago Breaking News.

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The potential fare increases and service cuts threatened by the cash-strapped CTA present a “very, very ugly” scenario, Mayor Daley said yesterday. But the mayor would not say what he thinks is the right solution to the CTA’s $300 million budget shortfall. He said the CTA [...]