Traffic & Transit

CTA Receives $25 Million Federal Grant For Electric Bus Fleet

Funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's RAISE grant program will expand electric bus operation in Chicago.

The CTA is using the money in part for electrical upgrades at the 95th Street terminal to add six bus chargers. The terminal serves 16 bus routes.
The CTA is using the money in part for electrical upgrades at the 95th Street terminal to add six bus chargers. The terminal serves 16 bus routes. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — The CTA is getting $25 million in federal funding to expand its electric bus operation.

The money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's RAISE grant program.

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