the Chicago Transit Authority

  • Can Variable Transit Fares Increase Equity?

    Can Variable Transit Fares Increase Equity?

    Campaigns to introduce what activists call “fair fares” on mass transit systems have recently taken root in U.S. cities. The idea behind these initiatives is to introduce a pricing system that is less regressive in order to promote equity for low-income riders. Most major U.S. public transit systems, including New…

  • Focus on Finance: Funding Pensions in the Windy City

    Focus on Finance: Funding Pensions in the Windy City

    Chicago’s CFO explains the city’s immense financial challenges, her insights, and why she’s optimistic for the future.