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CTA board approves four ordinances, places items on omnibus
Summary
The Chicago Transit Authority board approved four ordinances and one contract on July 9, 2025, placing them on the omnibus for board approval. Items include first‑day‑of‑school free rides, a co‑promotional ad trade with the City’s Fleet & Facility Management, parking rate increases, and a 5‑year ATM license agreement.
The Chicago Transit Authority board unanimously approved a package of ordinances and a contract during its July 9, 2025, meeting, placing the items on the omnibus for board action.
John (presenter) described an ordinance authorizing free rides for school‑age children and an accompanying adult on the first day of school in 2025 (currently scheduled for Aug. 18) and again in 2026 (date to be set). The free‑ride window is 5:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; the program has run since 2011 and this year’s sponsor is Butcher Boy Cooking Oils, which will offset program costs and provide in‑system advertising. Directors asked for more granular ridership data (bus…
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