Traction Power Substation construction at Glenwood and Farwell

Construction of the CTA Traction Power Substation at Glenwood and Farwell

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Public Way Impact on Glenwood Avenue between Farwell and Pratt

While I was walking down Farwell at Wayne Avenue this morning, I noticed this Construction Activity  / Public Way Impact Notice.

Construction Activity  Public Way Impact Notice

DATE: May 1st 2013

Details: A construction project for the Chicago Transit Authority is underway in your neighborhood. A new Traction Power Substation will be constructed at 1401 W. Farwell, and the following work has been scheduled.

• The week includes installation of a steel casing (pipe) under the CTA tracks. The casing will be installed on Glenwood Avenue (from the east side of the CTA tracks) between Farwell and Pratt streets. This work will take place during the hours of  8:00pm to 8:00am. This will generated constant related noise for the duration of the work.
• N. Glenwood Ave. will continue to be closed from Pratt to Farwell on the east side of the CTA tracks during this work. 

For any questions/concerns, please contact Jeff Wilson (CTA) at (312) 217-0346.

UPDATE:

Here are four videos of what is going on at Glenwood and Farwell

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Red and Purple Line Modernization meeting

This project is proposed to bring the North Red and Purple Lines’ stations, track systems, and structures into a state of good repair from the track structure immediately north of Belmont station to the Linden terminal (9.5 miles). This project is one part of the Your Red Program to extend and enhance the entire Red Line.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), CTA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have initiated the environmental review process for this project and will be preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Public and agency input is important throughout all phases of project development. This site will keep you informed about the proposed project, the planning process, and opportunities for public input and participation.

Get Involved & Stay Informed

CTA invites you to return to this website frequently for project updates and information.
If you have any questions related to the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red and Purple Modernization Project, or would like to be added to the project mailing list or e-list for future updates, please contact:
Strategic Planning and Policy
Chicago Transit Authority
P.O. Box 7602
Chicago, IL 60680-7602
E-mail: RPM@transitchicago.com
Fax: 1-312-681-4195

February Open Houses

You’re invited to attend a CTA Update Meeting on the North Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project.

When and Where?

• Monday, February 6, 2012
  5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
  EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
  1703 Orrington Avenue
  Evanston, IL 60201
  
  This location is served by: Purple Line (Davis Station) and CTA Bus #201 and #205.
  
• Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
  BROADWAY ARMORY
  5917 N. Broadway
  Chicago, IL 60660
  
  This location is served by: Red Line (Thorndale Station) and CTA Bus #36.

Information presented will be the same at both meetings. The facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.

The purpose of this meeting is to:

• Present updates to the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement process
• Provide additional information to the public about the project
• Solicit feedback from the community about the project

Exhibit boards from the open houses will be available on February 6th to download on the project documents page.

If you require an interpreter, including sign language services, or other accommodations at this update meeting, contact Jeff Wilson, CTA Government and Community Relations Officer, at least five days prior to the update meeting at 1-312-681-2712 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-312-681-2712 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or jwilson@transitchicago.com. Para informacion en Español, llame al 1-312-681-2712 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-312-681-2712


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147 Outer Drive Express

147 Outer Drive Express

Service Description:

No stops between Foster/Marine and Michigan/Delaware.


Service Hours:

Howard (accessible) (Red, Purple, Yellow) south to Michigan/Congress 4:30a-9:35p weekdays, 5:00a-9:35p Saturday, 6:00a-8:25p Sunday

Michigan/Congress north to Howard (accessible) (Red, Purple, Yellow)
5:15a-10:30p weekdays, 5:45a-10:30p Saturday, 6:50a-9:20p Sunday

Precise hours of service vary depending on where along the route you are, see schedule, use the online trip planner, or call 312-836-7000 for precise travel information.

All CTA buses are accessible.


Current Alerts:
#147 Outer Drive Express Temporary Reroute
Wed, Oct 26 2011 - 7:00 PM to Fri, Nov 18 2011 - 6:00 PM



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Rahm at Loyola Station

"It may have has something to do with the upcoming Loyola Station renovation. I have a video press release from the CTA featuring Chicago Transit Board Chairman Terry Peterson, Senator Dick Durbin, Robert Whittmann (CTA) and Vice President of Facilities (Loyola University) Kana Wibbenmeyer regarding the renovation".

- Bill Morton (conversation on EveryBlock)

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El Train Passing By

Check out the El Train Passing By photo at G.L.I. Press - "El" Train Passing By.

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Loyola Station renovation update from the CTA

Chicago Transit Board Chairman Terry Peterson, Senator Dick Durbin, Robert Whittmann (CTA) and Vice President of Facilities (Loyola University) Kana Wibbenmeyer speak about the upcoming Loyola Station renovation.
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Senator Dick Durbin on Loyola Station renovation

The Loyola CTA Station will soon see major improvements, ensuring the safety of passengers and pedestrians, as the result of $11 million in federal funding, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said today.

Durbin joined local elected officials, representatives of the CTA and Loyola University, and members of the Rogers Park community at the Loyola CTA Station to announce $18.5 million – including $11 million in federal funds – to begin immediate repairs to the dilapidated Loyola CTA Station and to conduct an environmental study on the extension and modernization of the Red and Purple Lines. The design work for the Loyola CTA station project is already underway and construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2012.

Durbin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $10 million in federal funding for the project in the fiscal year 2010 Transportation and Housing Appropriations Bill, and $1 million in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU).

“This project is the result of a federal, state, and local public-private partnership which has brought together the Federal Transit Authority, the CTA, Loyola University, and the local community in order to make desperately needed improvements to this station and bring it back to a state of good repair. Thousands of students and commuters use this station every day, and this funding will ensure their safety and make certain that the station is able to continue serving the transportation needs of this community for years to come,” Durbin said.

At the Loyola CTA Station, the federal and local investment will help stabilize existing infrastructure, make strategic upgrades to the existing station, and redirect passenger flow for pedestrian safety. The project will include upgrades to the viaduct and improve lighting and visibility. It will also move the station entrance farther north, and create a plaza in front of the reoriented station entrance, increasing safety for pedestrians by keeping them away from vehicular traffic. Funding through the SAFETEA-LU legislation will be used for land acquisition, and roadway and pedestrian improvements around the station.

Read more at Loyola Student Dispatch - Loyola L stop receives federal funding for facelift.

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Howard Station

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Jarvis Station

Jarvis Station


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Train derailment makes commuters late

The shutdown forced hundreds of morning commuters to take shuttle buses, including Loyola students making their way between the Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses.

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - L train derailment makes Loyola students late for classes.


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Howard Station

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A walk down Howard Street

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Howard Station

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Craig Gernhardt's Morse Avenue Blizzard Photo

Check out Craig Gernhardt's photo at Loyola Student Dispatch.


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CTA

Riding the train to Jarvis Station

Man on tracks at Loyola Station

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Red Line stops when man found on tracks at Loyola.

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Man falls on Howard Station tracks

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Man falls onto L tracks at Howard Street station.

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New CTA Red Line Cars

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Red Line reveals new cars.


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CTA safety inspection equipment

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - CTA upgrades safety inspection equipment.

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