Chicago’s Red Line Extension receives $1.9 billion federal commitment - Trains
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CHICAGO – The Federal Transit Administration has committed $1.947 billion in federal funding for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line Extension Project. The 5.6-mile extension of the CTA’s Red Line to Chicago’s southern border is the first rail transit extension since the Orange Line, running southwest to Midway International Airport from the Loop opened in 1993 [see
  • DsafEnglish
    7·
    1 year ago

    Man this is seriously awesome! $2 billion in public transit investment is no joke! Keep the money comin

  • tumbleweed05@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    The article states this hasn’t been confirmed yet, but they’ve passed the major hurdles so it’s moving right along. It’s apart of a grant from the fed.

  • kozy138@lemm.eeEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    I want to see more connections between lines that are not in the loop…

    • andrewEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      I agree. Let’s keep trying to figure out how to make that a reality in addition to this.

  • anachronistEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    I’m glad that it apparently isn’t adding more highway median stations. Those are horrible.

  • h14hEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m really happy we secured the funding, but I really hope at least some of it goes towards building transit-oriented development around the new stations.

    Many of the renders CTA have put out depict stations in lifeless neighborhoods that are mostly 4-lanr stroads and parking lots, which would really sap much of the potential value this project could provide.