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CTA Applies for Federal Grant to Fund Red-Purple Modernization
In a great example of President Obama's "fix it first" strategy (improving existing infrastructure before building new), the Federal Transit Administration is changing one of its rules to allow the Chicago Transit Authority to apply for a large grant to help fund the $2-4 billion Red-Purple Modernization project.
November 21, 2013
CTA Picks Walsh Construction to Oversee 95th Street Terminal Rebuild
As the CTA wraps up track reconstruction on the south Red Line, slated to reopen on October 20, there’s some movement on the upcoming rehab of the 95th Street Terminal, originally built in 1969 as part of the Dan Ryan Expressway project. The agency has hired Walsh Construction to serve as the construction manager and general contractor for the $240 million station rebuild, scheduled to begin next year.
October 9, 2013
Eyes on the Street: A New Plaza Opens By the Loyola Red Line Station
An inviting new plaza complete with benches opened by the renovated CTA Loyola Red Line station house this Tuesday. The $20 million cost was covered by Loyola University -- whose classes started Monday -- and federal grants.
August 30, 2013
Eyes on the Street: The Bike Parking Fence Doesn’t Make Sense
Last week, the Chicago Transit Authority finished construction of a partially-sheltered bike parking area on Lunt Avenue under the viaduct at the Morse Red Line station. The area is well-lit but surrounded by a tall fence with a single opening, on the alley. Instead of making the bike parking area more secure, this fence may actually decrease the perception of safety here.
March 14, 2013