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Metra board approves $3.1M contract for rehab of Rock Island Line’s Vermont St. station
Hopefully the planned pedestrian upgrades will involve making it safer and easier to cross Vermont Avenue between the Rock Island and Metra Electric stations.
October 13, 2021
Metra’s Plans to Decrease Electric Service Outside of Hyde Park Has Some Problems
Metra has proposed sweeping schedule changes on the Electric District services that will increase service to one neighborhood, decrease service to other comunities, and fully eliminate weekend service on the Blue Island branch.
May 25, 2017
South Siders Deserve Pedestrian Gates for Metra Grade Crossings Too
How many deaths and serious injuries will it take before Metra decides that protecting pedestrians at South Side grade crossings is as important as protecting the motor vehicle occupants sitting next to them?
December 5, 2014
16 Placemaking Events Going on All Around the City This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further. Below you’ll find a handy chart of all the fantastic community-building events going on from today through Sunday as part of the Metropolitan Planning Council’s Old Place, New Tricks placemaking competition. The contest inspired residents to energize under-used public spaces like vacant lots, plazas and corners with activities and installations.
August 15, 2014