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From the end of May 2023 to spring 2024, as CTA riders had to cope with frequent delays and filthy conditions, CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. spent nearly 100 days out of town at conferences, some overseas, his schedule shows. During that same period, Carter scheduled just nine field visits to CTA train stations and bus terminals.
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
You can see a lot of the world on a 375K salary.
Given the precarious financial situation the CTA finds itself in, they should take this low hanging fruit immediately and fire Dorval Carter. It’s a win-win as they’ll save his salary and over the top travel expenses. He’s obviously not doing much, so don’t replace him.