CTA, Metra & Pace Encourage Riders To Say, ‘Thank You!’ On Transit Employee Appreciation Day

On Tuesday, March 18, Chicago’s three regional transit operators — the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus — ask riders and the general public to join them in celebrating Transit Employee Appreciation Day (TEAD).

“The simplest and most heartfelt way to do that is to say, ‘Thank you!’ to the bus and rail operators and other essential transit workers who keep our system running safely and smoothly every day,” according to a press release.

“Transit employees do more than move people from one place to another — they connect communities, open opportunities, and power our economy,” Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger said. “We encourage everyone to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our transit workforce. They are the reason our region keeps moving.”

In honor of Transit Employee Appreciation Day, transit riders are encouraged to share their gratitude in the following ways:

• Offer a friendly wave or greeting.
• Post a “shout-out” on social media using the hashtag #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay.
• Recognize a particular employee by submitting a commendation online or by calling the respective transit agency: CTA: 888-YOUR-CTA or transitchicago.com/feedback; Metra: 312-322-6777 or metra.com/contact-us; Pace: 847-364-7223, option 3, or pacebus.com/submitcomments.