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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Chicago Transit Authority recently expanded its anti-harassment program to encourage people to report instances of harassment on public transportation. Changes include a new employee training program and increased advertisements on trains and buses.

CTA revamps anti-harassment campaign

October 15, 2015

Chicago Transit Authority is revamping its anti-harassment campaign to include new employee training and expanded advertisements on buses and trains. CTA officials overhauled the campaign, called “If...

CTA signs contract to upgrade wireless system to 4G

July 22, 2014

The Chicago Transit Authority will begin a project in November to improve wireless communication on the Red Line and Blue Line subways. CTA officials voted in a board meeting Thursday to sign a contract...

Commuters wait for a Chicago-bound train at the Davis Street CTA station in April. Earlier this year, the CTA began its first major upgrade to the Purple Line in nearly four decades.

CTA begins third phase of major upgrade to Purple Line

July 25, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority this month entered the third phase of its first major construction on the Purple Line in nearly 40 years. The $2 million project involves replacing over 6,000 aging and...

Commuters wait for a Chicago-bound train at the Davis Street CTA station in April. Earlier this year, the CTA began its first major upgrade to the Purple Line in nearly four decades.

CTA to begin major Purple Line track renewal project in May

April 25, 2013

Starting in May, Evanston residents may hear some noises in their backyard at night as the Chicago Transit Authority makes upgrades to the Purple Line track for the first time in nearly 40 years. The...

CTA installs new digital screens on Evanston stations

April 14, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority has installed new digital screens on Evanston's Purple Line stations as part of a larger initiative to update train-tracking devices. Work to install the new generation...

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