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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the operator of mass transit in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and some of its suburbs, including the trains of the Chicago "L" and CTA bus service.

The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.7 million rides are …

The Chicago region has the second largest public transit network in the country with 7,200 miles of bus routes and train tracks connecting six counties and millions of riders to opportunity, education, and …

3 days ago · The planned CTA station will feature wider platforms, new elevators for full ADA accessibility, a glass canopy and improved lighting and visibility.

There is a state operating subsidy that's largely based on sales taxes. There's also a real estate transfer tax levied by Chicago given to RTA for pensions. CTA, Metra, and Pace lack taxing authority. City of …

The CTA System Map shows both CTA Bus and Rail lines, as well as connecting services provided by other transit agencies in Chicago and surrounding communities. Downloadable PDFs