Dorval R. Carter, Jr. Retires as CTA President After 40 Years in Public Transportation

Dorval R. Carter, Jr., a giant in the public transportation world, announced his retirement as President of the Chicago Transit Authority, effective Jan. 31. His retirement marks the end of a 40-year career in public transportation, including nearly 10 years leading CTA, the nation’s third-largest transit agency. But it marks a new chapter as he prepares for his new role as president and CEO of St. Anthony Hospital on Chicago’s West Side. “The City of Chicago is grateful to President Dorval Carter for his decades of service with the Chicago Transit Authority,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “His leadership reimagined the movement of our city. His stewardship of the Red Line Extension project is just one of the notable achievements in his historic career.” Carter’s journey at CTA began in 1984 when he joined the agency as a staff attorney. Over the years, he worked his way up, holding various leadership positions, including executive vice president and acting president. His experience spans nearly 15 years with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. “Serving as president of this great agency has been an extraordinary privilege, and I am forever grateful for what has been the opportunity of a...