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CTA Train Tracker to offer text messages, 'favorite' station features

'L' riders can soon take advantage of two new features of the CTA Train TrackerSM service: text messaging of train arrival times and the ability to designate "favorite" stations for train information. The new features further enhance one of the... Continue

New I-GO Discount Available with CTA & I-GO Smart Card

Get the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card before February 29th (a $60 savings off the regular fee) and get a $50 CTA transit fare credit too! Since January 2009, I-GO and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have offered the Chicago... Continue

CTA Purple Line Retaining Wall Work Extended to Dec. 9 - One Southbound Lane of Chicago Ave. to be Closed

In July 2011, the Chicago Transit Authority Board approved a $10.3 million contract to replace the Purple Line viaducts at Grove, Dempster and Greenleaf Streets in Evanston as well as to repair retaining walls along Chicago Avenue. Learn more about... Continue

Public Encouraged to Comment on CTA Proposed Improvements to Purple Line

On January 27 the CTA held a Public Scoping Meeting in Evanston to highlight their proposed improvements to the Purple Line in Evanston. Read proposals here>>>  View the City of Evanston's Quick Fact Sheet here>>> The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)... Continue

Evanston CTA Public Meeting Media Coverage

Last night the CTA held a Public Scoping Meeting at the Fleetwood-Jourdain where community members were able to view the various proposals to modernize the Purple Line and make comments. The event was well attended by residents, students and elected... Continue

Evanston Aldermen Wynne & Grover Make Case to CTA Board about Purple Line Viaduct Repairs

Last week Evanston Aldermen Melissa Wynne (Third Ward) and Jane Grover (Seventh Ward) attended the November CTA Board meeting on behalf of the City of Evanston. The purpose of the visit was to advocate for the inclusion of funding for... Continue