CTA big winner in Obama proposed budget

SHARE CTA big winner in Obama proposed budget

WASHINGTON — The CTA is a winner in the fiscal 2015 federal budget proposed Tuesday by President Barack Obama.

There is new pot of federal money that might pump millions of dollars to overhaul aging CTA lines.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Agency capital investments budget includes a newly funded category — $275 million for “Core Capacity Projects”  

The good news for Chicago is that there is only one project listed in the pipeline at present — the CTA’s Red and Purple lines modernization projects and other unspecified “eligible” projects.

This new program is intended to help cities with old rapid transit systems. There are not that many cities that fit into that category. So while it is very early to say exactly how much Chicago could get out of the newly funded program — it is a very good start to finding a new federal revenue stream for the the CTA.

The Latest
Gossett became the third Black Oscar nominee in the supporting actor category in 1983. He won for his performance as the intimidating Marine drill instructor in “An Officer and a Gentleman” opposite Richard Gere and Debra Winger.
Chances are, if you live in an American city, particularly in the South — the most violent part of the country since forever — these things are familiar to you.
For the first time since 2019, the water taxi will offer daily service between Ogilvie and Union stations, Michigan Avenue and Chinatown.
Busch found an unconventional way to score in the loss to the Rangers.
The acquisition of Tamarack Farms makes Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge a more impactful destination and creates within Hackmatack a major macrosite for conservation.