It's a tough time to be a public transportation rider in Chicago. Deep service cuts have made public transit less attractive to many riders, and impossible for some who live or work in neighborhoods that have lost service entirely. On the other hand, the public transit infrastructure continues to crumble. Outdated tracks, rail cars, and buses make many transit rides long and unpleasant.
Some rail lines are in danger of disappearing completely.
That's why NCBG has helped spearhead the Campaign for Better Transit, a new organization dedicated to the needs of CTA, Pace, and Metra riders. Visit the CBT site for more information on service cuts, transit infrastructure, and state and federal transportation funding. Click here to go directly to the Campaign for Better Transit website. CTA Service Cuts Chicago transit riders are still feeling the effects of deep rail and bus service cuts imposed by the CTA in 1997 and 1998. Many routes lost nightime and weekend service, and some were eliminated altogether, leaving riders with severely limited options when it comes to getting to work, school, doctor's appointments, cultural attractions, and even simple daily activities such as going to the store.