CTA, Pace and CDOT partner to provide Divvy Credit for "first-mile" and last-mile" transit connections
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Pace Suburban Bus, and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) are making it even easier to get around Chicago by adding a new bonus to riders who purchase a 30-day CTA/Pace pass. Today, the Chicago Transit Board approved the Intergovernmental Agreement between CTA and the City of Chicago. The promotional product is expected to launch later in April.
Registered Ventra users who enroll in the promotion and purchase the monthly pass will receive $5 credit for Divvy bikes and scooters.
“We've created this pilot because our riders deserve mobility options that meet them where they are—transportation choices that feel intuitive, connected, and effortless at every step,” said CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen. “Moving from a train to a bus to a bike should simply work, and this pilot is about bringing those pieces together into a single, seamless experience. By working together, CTA, Pace, and Divvy are empowering people with the freedom to travel in the ways that best fit their lives.”
This pilot program will offer up to 20,000 credits, providing a total of $100,000 in value, to riders who purchase an eligible 30-Day Pass. The credit is not available to Divvy annual members.
“By making it easier for CTA riders to try out Divvy, we’re giving people more flexibility in how they travel,” said CDOT Acting Commissioner Craig Turner. “We often hear from residents and riders that better connections between systems will improve transfers and expand access to jobs, services, and neighborhoods across the city. We look forward to continuing to build on this work.”
"Chicago continues to show what's possible when city agencies and operators work together. This Ventra-Divvy promotion makes an already great transit system even more useful — giving riders a smarter, more affordable way to complete their entire journey, not just part of it. We're proud to be part of that vision for Chicago,” said Caroline Samponaro, VP of External Affairs at Lyft Urban Solutions.
This promotion provides enhanced mobility options by encouraging the use of public transit and bike and scooter sharing, promoting a more flexible and integrated approach to transportation. This can be particularly beneficial for first- and last-mile connections, where Divvy bikes and scooters can bridge the gap between transit stops and a customer’s destination. This effort builds on other integrated transit products, including the Regional Connect Pass and Regional Day Pass, and is another important step towards more seamless fare integration amongst CTA, Metra and Pace reflecting the goals of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, as well as the broader mobility ecosystem. Beginning this summer, CTA, Metra, and Pace will work with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to continue work towards these goals.
“Reliable first- and last-mile connections are essential to a strong transit system. This partnership gives Pace and CTA riders a simple, affordable way to connect from our services and their final destination,” said Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger. “Offering Divvy credits with a 30-day pass adds real value for customers and gives them more flexible options for how they move around the region.”
How to Retrieve Your $5 Divvy Credit:
- Enroll: Riders must have a registered Ventra account and an active Divvy account.
- Sign up: Riders should first enroll in the promotion on the Ventra website.
- Purchase: Once enrolled, riders can buy a qualifying 30-day CTA/Pace pass.
- Check Your Email: Riders will receive a unique $5 Divvy promotional code via email within 24 hours of their purchase.
- Redeem and Ride: Riders then enter the code into your Divvy app to claim your credit and start riding!
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The Ventra app is the easiest way to manage your travel on CTA, Metra, and Pace. By continuing to integrate new services like Divvy, Ventra is evolving into a one-stop shop for all your Chicagoland transportation needs.