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CTA To Clean Up 6 Stations As Part Of Refresh & Renew Program
The work includes plumbing repairs, replacing lights and signs, and removing outdated equipment.

April 25, 2025
The Chicago Transit Authority has begun spring cleaning.
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The transit agency has started work on its seasonal Refresh & Renew program. The CTA will spend $6.5 million on repairs and maintenance this year at rail and bus locations citywide. Through Memorial Day weekend, improvements will be made at six specific 'L' stops and three bus turnarounds:
The work includes plumbing repairs, replacing lights and signs, and removing outdated equipment.
Find out what's happening in South Sidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"The Refresh & Renew program provides our riders and employees with a cleaner, more comfortable CTA travel experience," CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen said in a news release. "This important program ensures that rail station repairs and upgrades are made proactively and quickly, and is a vital and effective supplement to the day-to-day cleaning our crews do."