A sustainable, thriving, and equitable public transit system relies on and contributes to a sustainable, thriving, and equitable Chicago. Now, however, like many cities, our public transit system is not delivering the service our city and residents need.
Current conditions on public transit are troubling, with reduced frequency and reliability. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration does not directly control the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) or other regional transit agencies. But through board appointments and its powerful position, it has a critical role to play in pushing the CTA to address its operator shortage via recruitment and retention, for better transit frequency and reliability.
