[remote or in person] Regular Board Meeting Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago Transit Authority

Transportation

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. CDT

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567 W Lake St Chicago, IL 60661 (Directions)

CTA Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Boardroom

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Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team

Note-taking by Bailey Hosfelt

The Board approved a $1.2 million expansion of ZeroEyes, the controversial AI gun-detection pilot program that was first implemented in summer 2024 for $200,000 and failed to alert police to the Blue Line quadruple murder in September. It has detected 10 guns and led to six arres

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Live reporting by Monique Petty-Ashmeade

mo✨

Hi everyone I’m Mo! I’ll be covering today’s Chicago Transit Authority Regular Board meeting for @CHIdocumenters #CHIDocumenters. This meeting is set to begin at 10AM. Below you will find todays meeting agenda

09:40 AM Apr 9, 2025 CDT

mo✨ @parttymewriter 2/24

February to March generated revenue data is currently being shared with CTA chairpeople and directors.

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According to directors St.Patricks Day set a new record on ridership creating approximately 30,000 additional riders compared to 2024

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Mention of the reopening of the Damen Green Line has created additional driver revenue near the United Center as Bulls games and Blackhawks games are hosted at the venue

mo✨ @parttymewriter 5/24

According to directors April 20th CTA is planning to add additional service to the Blue Line O’Hare station during the morning and evening peak

mo✨ @parttymewriter 6/24

Members are currently going through Item 7 amendments located on the agenda for approval which includes the intergovernmental agreement with RTA, Metra, and Pace for a Regional Day Pass (costing $10 on weekdays & $9.50 on weekends for a 24hr pass)

mo✨ @parttymewriter 7/24

A deep discussion surrounding a tech system that detects weapons on CTA expanding around 1500 camera based on “historical crime data”

mo✨ @parttymewriter 8/24

Questions around notifying the public of this technology being implemented. Not wanting certain areas to know was mentioned as well

mo✨ @parttymewriter 9/24

Not just punitive approaches but encourage people to not bring weapons into the system through signage. The Zero Eyes system is what is being presented and talk of expansion. Below you can check out an article by @BlockClubCHI on the AI detection system blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/18/zer…

blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/18/zer…

mo✨ @parttymewriter 10/24

@BlockClubCHI Push for a public service announcement to remind people that this technology is present. Some signage about camera already exists.

mo✨ @parttymewriter 11/24

@BlockClubCHI Director Jha brings up the need to mention the wholistic benefit. How do we get the most from the tech that is being used? More so including the public. They feel it is not enough to say it will be an investment but people will see that play out.

mo✨ @parttymewriter 12/24

@BlockClubCHI Jha expresses that there is more of an emphasis on the problems of crime rather than a solution. What is done to protect the public & show them how these systems are helping through data results?

mo✨ @parttymewriter 13/24

@BlockClubCHI Director Michael Eaddy questions how the Zero Eye system & law enforcement will work in situations where a non-lethal weapon is perceived as lethal. According to Zero Eye supporter there seems to be not a full guarantee around detection but is sent through a human verification

mo✨ @parttymewriter 14/24

@BlockClubCHI CTA Board transitioned from their Fiscal Year Finance meeting to Regular Board Meeting at 11AM. No public comments today as original public commenter is absent.

mo✨ @parttymewriter 15/24

@BlockClubCHI Austin Green Line, Racine Blue Line and 4 other lines are set to receive accessible expansion over the next year in a $25 million dollar project. transitchicago.com/cta-celebrates…

transitchicago.com/cta-celebrates…

mo✨ @parttymewriter 16/24

@BlockClubCHI Autism transit project partnered with CTA as April marks Autism Awareness Month. Diagnosed children speak over the loudspeakers of certain stations to create an inviting environment & speak of their experiences with CTA. instagram.com/reel/DICVvBevU…

instagram.com/reel/DICVvBevU…

mo✨ @parttymewriter 17/24

@BlockClubCHI 🚨ATTN: CTA’s One Summer Chicago Applications are OPEN for this summer for Chicago youth age 16-24. Check out the link below for more information transitchicago.com/internships/

transitchicago.com/internships/

mo✨ @parttymewriter 18/24

@BlockClubCHI Reform and funding are the main points. Talk of funding that creates forward movement and growth for CTA. A commitment of equity & the public is mentioned as director feels transparency with the public around funding & financial spending of CTA will help create a clearer picture

mo✨ @parttymewriter 19/24

@BlockClubCHI The Board has gone into an executive session at approximately 11:35AM and will return shortly

mo✨ @parttymewriter 20/24

@BlockClubCHI Return to open session has began at 12:26pm. Item 6A reviewing closed session minutes from March 12,2025 has been motioned for approval & has been passed

mo✨ @parttymewriter 21/24

@BlockClubCHI Item 5B approving ordinance authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement containing terms of tentative agreements with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District No.8

mo✨ @parttymewriter 22/24

@BlockClubCHI Motion has been passed

mo✨ @parttymewriter 23/24

@BlockClubCHI Item number 8 has been motioned to move to next month. No new business has been brought to the floor.

mo✨ @parttymewriter 24/24

@BlockClubCHI The CTA Regular Board Meeting has adjourned at 12:31pm. Next meeting date TBA. Visit to stay up to date on upcoming meetings & coverage. This has been Mo’s coverage for @CHIdocumenters #CHIDocumenters see you next time! documenters.com

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By Rachel, Chicago - IL Documenters Team ⋅ April 9th, 2025

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