Supplement funding for construction of the state/lake elevated station IL-2016-002

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,250,000 Project Grant (CFDA 20.534 - Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending) to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to supplement the construction of a new State/Lake Elevated Station (IL-2016-002) in Chicago. The funds will be used to completely rebuild the existing station, which is near the end of its useful life, to meet 21st century standards for functionality, efficiency, connectivity, security, and accessibility. The reconstructed station will feature wider platforms, ADA-accessible elevators, new security cameras and monitors, and a real-time train information system. The project is expected to be completed by March 31, 2031 and will improve rail ridership, reduce passenger vehicle congestion, and enhance air quality in the Chicago Loop area.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to supplement funding for construction of the state/lake elevated station IL-2016-002. The state/lake loop elevated station is near the end of its useful life and needs to be completely rebuilt to accommodate increasing ridership demand and upgrade outdated structural components/amenities. Further the station does not comply with the american with disabilities act (ADA) standards. Plans are to reconstruct the station to meet 21ST century standards for functionality efficiency connectivity security and safety. The rebuilt station would be equipped with wider platform ADA accessible elevators new security cameras and monitors and real-time train information system.

Activities

Funds will be used to complete construction of the state/lake loop elevated station.

Expected outcomes

Funds will supplement the construction of the new state/lake loop elevated station IL-2016-002 for the city of chicago.

Intended beneficiaries

The newly renovated train station will be able to accommodate more riders safely helping improve rail ridership in chicago loop and throughout the network. Consequently the improved station will lead to less congestion from passenger vehicles and better air quality in the city.