Company Profile
Chicago Transit Authority
Company Overview
The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.7 million rides are taken on the CTA.
Company History
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is an independent governmental agency created by state legislation. The CTA began operating on October 1, 1947, after it acquired the properties of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines. On October 1, 1952, CTA became the sole operator of Chicago transit when it purchased the Chicago Motor Coach system.
Benefits
The CTA offers a very competitive benefits program. The program provides a variety of benefits for an employee's family, now and in the future. It also provides flexibility, allowing the employee to structure benefits available to meet their unique needs and to change that structure annually as their needs change.