CTA released its new budget and fare prices. Here’s what that means for you

CTA
A CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) bus driver wears mask while he is driving in downtown Chicago, Thursday, May 7, 2020. Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press
CTA
A CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) bus driver wears mask while he is driving in downtown Chicago, Thursday, May 7, 2020. Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press

CTA released its new budget and fare prices. Here’s what that means for you

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter.

The Chicago Transit Authority unveiled its 2022 budget this week, and includes some reduced fares. Bus and rail fares will remain the same, but daily, weekly and monthly passes — as well as the $.25 transfer fee — could all be slashed if the budget is approved by the CTA board next month.

Reset talks to CTA spokesperson Brian Steele to break down the changes, and learn how the city will invest in its infrastructure.

GUEST: Brian Steele, CTA spokesperson