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CTA Union Leader Urges Long-Term Funding Fix

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:29:40 -0600

The head of the CTA rail transit workers union urges adoption of a Pennsylvanian plan which transferred tollway receipts & sales taxes to fund the beleagured mass transit authority.

suntimes.com

Union Head on Mom's CTA Story: Why Does Stroller Appear Undamaged?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:58:34 -0600

"I don't want to call the woman a liar, but I have a hard time believing the story happened the way she claims," said Robert Kelly, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308.

suntimes.com

How Much Do Those Freeloading Seniors Really Cost Us?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:28 -0600

The math is, shall we say, open to interpretation.

chicagoreader.com

CTA Avoids Fare Hikes By Using Capital Funds to Balance Budget

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:07:31 -0500

The CTA will transfer almost $129 million in cash originally earmarked for station fixups and new buses to help fill $155 million budget hole this year.

ctatattler.com

CTA: Fare Increases, Service Cuts Possible for 2010

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:25:06 -0500

CTA fare increases and service cuts are possible for 2010 and 2011, as the agency continues to deal with funding problems, according to CTA President Richard Rodriguez.

suntimes.com

Advisory Group Works to Improve Access For Disabled CTA Riders

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:08:29 -0500

A group of investigative journalists from Columbia College Chicago take a look at accessibility on the CTA and how some are trying to improve it.

chicagotalks.org

The underground links of the CTA: The tunnels connecting the Blue and Red Line trains. Plus, a tribute to Washington!

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:23:09 -0600

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CTA train signs: Chicago, the land of bugs, heater 'bottons' and kisses?

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:45:13 -0600

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Follow your train line on Twitter

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:56:48 -0500

The CTA Tattler launched a series of unofficial Twitter accounts today to monitor the Chicago Transit Authority, including each train line and the bus system as a whole.

ctatattler.com