Commuter advocates: The CTA board needs a near-total overhaul

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Commentary: The CTA board should be filled by people who actually use the system they represent.

Staffing shortages continue to plague the system, making it difficult for the CTA to run its already-reduced train schedules. On the Purple Line, the line with the worst reliability, it’s typical for only aroundChristina Marfice and Morgan Madderom: Transit riders deserve honesty from the CTA, not fudged statisticsCarter isn’t the only leader responsible for the state of the CTA. The system is also overseen by a board of directors appointed by the mayor and the governor.

As did board member Neema Jha: “You’re doing an amazing job as a leader, and I think your team is excellent in terms of innovation.” In January, Barclay once again praised Carter: “As always, I commend you and your team for your efforts.” In March, Jakes noted that it’s the board’s job to challenge Carter but then immediately praised him. “I think it’s also important that the public knows that as directors, we’re not here just to rub you on the back and just give you an attaboy,” Jakes said. “You all have done a marvelous job and continue to do a marvelous job.”Passengers ride a CTA subway Blue Line train through Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood on March 1, 2023.

Micah Taylor reads a book while a CTA Pink Line train sits at the Ashland"L" station on Nov. 10, 2022, in Chicago.

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