[il-talk] Fwd: Press Release Re: CTA Service During World Series

[Denise Avant]

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> From: Amy Peterson <Amy at equipforequality.org>
> Subject: FW: Press Release Re: CTA Service During World Series
> Date: October 26, 2016 at 1:21:26 PM CDT
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> FYI.  My apologies for any duplicate postings.
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> Subject: Press Release Re: CTA Service During World Series
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> FYI and distribution as desired.
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> For Immediate Release                                                                                   October 26, 2016
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> CTA to Provide Extra Service for Cubs World Series Games  
> The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for the Chicago Cubs World Series home games.  
> Chicago Cubs World Series Games – Friday, Oct. 28 – Sunday, Oct. 30
> CTA plans to provide additional service for the Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Indians World Series games at Wrigley Field (Games 3, 4, and 5**) currently scheduled for Friday, October 28, Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30**. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. **Note: Sunday October 30th game is tentative at the time of this release. 
> Red Line: Additional train service will be provided leading up to first pitch through the end of the game. Addison Red Line (wheelchair accessible) is closest station. 
> Yellow Line: Train service between Howard and Skokie will be extended until 
> 2 a.m. 
> Bus: Additional service on the #80 Irving Park and the #152 Addison will be available starting about three hours before the game begins. There will also be extra service available after the game for approximately one hour. The #8 Halsted and #22 Clark routes are also a good way to get to the game.
> For more information on getting to Wrigley Field on the CTA, visit: http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/popdest/sports.aspx <http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/popdest/sports.aspx>.  
> PLAN AHEAD: PURCHASE FARES EARLY!
> The CTA strongly recommends that customers purchase fares in advance to decrease travel times and avoid long lines at rail station vending machines.  
> Customers can load ahead of time transit value or unlimited ride passes (1-day, 3-day, 7-day and 30-day) to their Ventra fare cards via the free Ventra app, at rail stations, online or at nearly 1,300 local retailers (for locations available or to download the app, visit ventrachicago.com <https://www.ventrachicago.com/>). Other ways to pay fares include purchasing from CTA vending machines 1-day unlimited ride tickets ($10) or single-ride tickets ($3) that offer up to two transfers in two hours. Customers can also pay their fares with contactless bankcards and mobile wallets.
> STAY IN THE LOOP ON CTA SERVICE
> Plan your trip using the Google Transit Trip Planner <http://www.google.com/transit>. Be sure to also check out CTA on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Transit-Authority/134339103322388> or Twitter <mailto:twitter.com/%23!/@cta> (@CTA) for system travel updates and alerts. For details about all CTA service, call 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA website at transitchicago.com <http://www.transitchicago.com/>.
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