Traffic & Transit

CTA Ridership Continues To Climb As More Customers Are Returning To School Or The Office

Average weekday ridership has risen above 900,000 for the first time since February 2020.

The CTA said ridership for the week of Sept. 12 was up 10 percent from one year ago, with a total of more than 5.5 million rides.
The CTA said ridership for the week of Sept. 12 was up 10 percent from one year ago, with a total of more than 5.5 million rides. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — CTA ridership is now at its highest level since the start of the pandemic.

A big bounce-back in downtown ridership is leading the way, with a 21% increase over last year.

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