CTA workers warn riders of potential mass transit cuts in Chicago area in 2026
Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
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Transit riders decry potential cuts to CTA, Metra, Pace at RTA board meeting
CHICAGO (WGN) — A majority of commenters at Thursday’s meeting of the Regional Transportation Authority board expressed frustration by potential service cuts outlined in a “doomsday ...
Best bet to rename Metra rail lines: Use history, geography as a guide
To address this, Metra is seeking rider input on two proposed naming systems through a public survey. This move is both ...
Transit reform, state funding's bumpy road
Pretty much everyone at the statehouse has said that funding won’t happen without reform. But the transit leaders are still ...
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RTA Board meets with $771M budget shortfall looming with cuts forecast for CTA, Metra, Pace
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Trains and buses on the chopping block. The government agency that oversees Metra, Pace and the CTA are worried about deep cuts to public transportation. "We have been facing ...
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Chicago transit agencies warn of drastic cuts in face of looming $770 million budget shortfall
A major crisis is brewing for Chicago's public transit system, officials warned on Friday. The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees the budgets for CTA, Metra, and Pace, is facing a $ ...
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RTA outlines ‘doomsday’ transit cuts if budget gap isn’t filled, including slashing bus and train lines
More than half of Chicago’s bus routes could be eliminated, at least parts of four “L” lines could shut down and Metra weekday service would be slashed to once an hour under a transit ...
RTA outlines ‘doomsday’ transit cuts if budget gap isn’t filled, including slashing bus and train lines
More than half of Chicago’s bus routes could be eliminated, at least parts of four “L” lines could be shut down and Metra ...
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Dozens of Metra, CTA train, bus lines could be cut due to $770M budget hole: Transit officials
CTA riders in Chicago Wednesday may greeted by union members and workers sharing information about how fares could go up and services could be dramatically slashed as soon as 2026 if state ...
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1 In 5 Chicagoans Will Lose Access To CTA, Pace, Metra If State Doesn’t Fund Public Transit, RTA Says
The Regional Transit Authority is calling on state lawmakers to fill the gap to avoid massive cuts that would include the CTA ...
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Metra considers renaming lines, changing maps for Chicago area
Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has released a survey to gauge public feedback on the potential changes, saying it aims to "make the system easier to ...