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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


A CTA train pulls away from the station. Several individuals stand on the elevated platform in the daylight waiting for a train.

CTA plans 100 percent ADA accessible rail system by 2036

January 7, 2016

Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday its plan to make all CTA rail stations handicap accessible within 20 years. CTA President Dorval Carter introduced this plan at Chicago’s celebration...

A shot of the new Ventra app, which will allow transit riders to track trains and buses, reload passes and plan regional trips. The app will debut Thursday after delays from poor user experience and technical glitches.

CTA, Pace and Metra to launch new mobile app

November 17, 2015

Chicago transit riders will be able to access the city’s Ventra system via a new mobile app starting Thursday. Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace announced Friday that the app would be available...

CTA’s proposed budget keeps fares stagnant despite major projects ahead

October 22, 2015

The Chicago Transit Authority will not raise fares in 2016 based on its proposed budget, despite major investments in infrastructure improvements and new technology launches, the CTA announced Thursday....

CTA implements first stage of 4G wireless coverage on subway lines

October 15, 2015

Chicago Transit Authority completed the first stage of its project to provide 4G wireless service for subway riders, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Thursday. The project, slated to be finished...

The University announced it will be discontinuing operations of the Campus Loop shuttle due to low ridership. Though it has not made any changes to the Evanston Loop shuttle yet, it continues to monitor ridership.

NU, Chicago Transit Authority announce free bus service to replace Ryan Field shuttle

July 15, 2015

Northwestern students and employees will be able to ride the Chicago Transit Authority 201 bus route for free starting in September as a result of a five-year partnership between the University and the...

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