Post to Slack when delays affect your morning commute on the CTA pink line
Other popular Chicago Transit Authority workflows and automations
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Get an SMS when there's a blue line alert during the morning CTA commute
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Create a Quick Google Calendar Event when there's a new train update
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If New brown line rail alert, then Send yourself an email from jamesgroce2026@u.northwestern.edu
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Add to iOS calendar when there's a new train update
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Send an SMS when there's a new train update
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Get an email when there's a brown line alert during the morning commute on the CTA
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Send an Android message when there's a new train update
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Get an email when a new Chicago Transit Authority Applet is published
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Create your own Chicago Transit Authority and MyQ workflow
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28 triggers, queries, and actions
Door closed
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a door is closed.
Door opened
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a door is opened.
Light turned off
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a light is turned off
Light turned on
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a light is turned on.
New blue line alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new blue line rail alert from CTA.
New brown line alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new brown line rail alert from CTA.
New green line alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new green line rail alert from CTA.
New orange line alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new orange line rail alert from CTA.
New pink line alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new pink line rail alert from CTA.
New purple line alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new purple line rail alert from CTA.
New rail alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new rail alert from CTA.
New red line alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new red line rail alert from CTA.
History of blue line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new blue line rail alert from CTA.
History of brown line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new brown line rail alert from CTA.
History of Door closed
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of times when a door was closed.
History of Door openings
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of events when a door was opened.
History of green line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new green line rail alert from CTA.
History of lights turned on
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of instances when a light was turned on.
History of orange line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new orange line rail alert from CTA.
History of pink line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new pink line rail alert from CTA.
History of purple line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new purple line rail alert from CTA.
History of rail alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new rail alert from CTA.
History of red line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new red line rail alert from CTA.
History of yellow line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new yellow line rail alert from CTA.
Close door
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will close a garage door.
Turn off light
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will turn off a light
Turn on light
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will turn on a light
Close door
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will close a garage door.
Door closed
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a door is closed.
Door opened
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a door is opened.
History of blue line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new blue line rail alert from CTA.
History of brown line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new brown line rail alert from CTA.
History of Door closed
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of times when a door was closed.
History of Door openings
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of events when a door was opened.
History of green line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new green line rail alert from CTA.
History of lights turned on
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of instances when a light was turned on.
History of orange line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new orange line rail alert from CTA.
History of pink line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new pink line rail alert from CTA.
History of purple line alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there is a new purple line rail alert from CTA.
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About Chicago Transit Authority
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system. On an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken on CTA. This service lets you stay up to date on the latest service alerts across different service lines and optimize your commute.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system. On an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken on CTA. This service lets you stay up to date on the latest service alerts across different service lines and optimize your commute.
About MyQ
MyQ gives you the power of access and control of your garage door from anywhere. With IFTTT, MyQ can close your door when you leave home, turn up the thermostat when you arrive, and much more.
Activate your MyQ Premium Services IFTTT subscription to get started, or learn more about MyQ.
MyQ gives you the power of access and control of your garage door from anywhere. With IFTTT, MyQ can close your door when you leave home, turn up the thermostat when you arrive, and much more.
Activate your MyQ Premium Services IFTTT subscription to get started, or learn more about MyQ.