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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Fran Spielman

Seniors, people with disabilities, CPS students should ride CTA free, mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson says

Free CTA rides for CPS students, the elderly and people with disabilities are among the items in Brandon Johnson’s transportation plans. (Sun-Times file)

Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson on Friday proposed an ambitious and potentially costly transportation plan that would provide free CTA service for elderly riders, people with disabilities and Chicago Public School students, plus discounted fares for low-income residents.

“In order to have a better Chicago, you have to have a reliable transportation system, one that Chicagoans can afford,” Johnson told the Sun-Times.

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