Transit Group Applauds Shake-UP of Service Boards

Citizens Taking Action, an organization comprised of transit dependent riders, applauds the recent introduction of measures in the Illinois State Legislature calling for replacement of all the current mass-transit board members. The initiatives would eliminate salaries, health care and pensions for board members at the Regional Transportation Authority, the [...]

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) was recently awareded $2.2 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to purchase 2 new all-electric buses for their fleet. These vehicles will be tested to ensure quality service on regular routes and are the standard 40-feet long. The buses are completely battery operated. This project is part of [...]