paratransit
The Chicago Transit Authority and the Regional Transit Authority agree the CTA has a serious budget deficit. But they are tens of millions of dollars apart in the assessment of the problem - and can't say why.
9 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
Officials at the Regional Transportation Authority say a massive federal economic stimulus bill would let the agency tackle a growing list of capital upgrades.
11 months ago | Peter Sachs
Chicago Transit Authority and Pace riders will shell out at least a quarter more to ride city trains and city and suburban buses in 2009. Metra increased fares earlier this year.
12 months ago | Amy Lee
Disabled riders criticize service troubles at one new Chicago paratransit company. In other states, the company has faced similar complaints. "They treat the disabled like they're cattle," says a California transit adviser.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
A new system aimed at improving paratransit service in Chicago has left some riders stranded and others with longer - and less friendly - commutes, advocates for the disabled say.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
Express your opinion about the rising costs?
over 2 years ago | Kate Gardiner