CTA | Douglas Branch Rehabilitation

	Project Status/Update Project Details Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Community Information My Station		*Renew the Blue!* Blue Line Cermak (Douglas) Branch Rehabilitation Six Elevated Stations: Due to similarities in elevated construction, Damen, Western, California, Kedzie, Central Park and Pulaski have been designed together, while maintaining station and community identity as part of the project.
	Aerial View Click to enlarge-Click to close Street View Click to enlarge-Click to close Platform View Click to enlarge-Click to close Windbreak View Click to enlarge-Click to close		Features of the new stations include: Full Accessibility: Upon completion, the stations will be fully accessible to customers with disabilities. Accessible features include: Elevators Audio-visual signs Braille signs Tactile warning edge Accessible turnstile TTY telephones Island Platform: The reconstructed stations will have island platforms (platform between the two tracks, similar to downtown subway stations). Island platforms have several benefits over side platforms: Concentrated platform amenities Reduced number of elevators and escalators needed Platform Amenities: Oversized windbreaks Heaters Benches Leaning bars Information kiosk Designated Bus Waiting Areas: Each bus stop adjacent to a station entrance will include benches, windbreaks and heaters. Showpiece Canopies: The canopies have been designed with clear portions to allow for natural light on the platform. The alternating triangular solid wedges and clear triangular panels create a dramatic experience. Arts Programs: The CTA has identified opportunities for public art in the station houses and plazas. A major goal of the community art program is to create individual station identity, while fostering community ownership. This program is being implemented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs under an intergovernmental agreement with the CTA.
	Damen 2010 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60608 New station		Station is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. New Station re-opened July 22, 2004: The main entrance is on the west side of Damen Avenue. This change allows for a direct connection to the #50 Damen bus. An auxiliary farecard-only entrance remains at Hoyne Avenue. The historic canopy was salvaged, restored, and reinstalled on the center platform, near the Hoyne entrance. Bus Connections: The following CTA buses serve this station: #50 Damen , #21 Cermak , and the #X21 Cermak Express . Major destinations within 1/2 mile of the station: Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum Retail stores and restaurants Churches and community services Pilsen TIF District Pilsen Empowerment Zone Pilsen Industrial Corridor
	Western 2009 South Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60608 Western Station Facade		New Station Re-opened June 4, 2004: The new station is on the east side of Western Avenue. An auxiliary farecard entrance is located on the west side of Western, offering more convenient bus transfers. Bus Connections: The following CTA buses serve this station: #49 Western , #X49 Western Express , #21 Cermak and #X21 Cermak Express . Major destinations within 1/2 mile of the station: Retail stores and restaurants Western Ogden Industrial Corridor TIF District Pilsen/Little Village Empowerment Zone Pilsen Industrial Corridor
	California 2011 South California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608 New Platform		New Station re-opened July 22, 2004: The new station is on the east side of California Avenue. An auxiliary farecard entrance is located on the west side of California, offering more convenient bus transfers. Bus Connections: The following CTA buses serve this station: #94 South California , #21 Cermak and #X21 Cermak Express . Major destinations within 1/2 mile of the station: Douglas Park recreation area Retail stores and restaurants Apollo Theater St. Anthony Hospital Mt. Sinai Medical Center Cook County Courthouse Western-Ogden Industrial TIF District Pilsen/Little Village Empowerment Zone
	Kedzie 1944 South Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60623 Kedzie Platform		Station is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. New Station Re-opened March 29, 2004: The historic canopies have been salvaged, restored, and reinstalled, centered over Kedzie Avenue. The historic station house facade has been restored and incorporated into the new station. An auxiliary farecard entrance is located on the east side of Kedzie, offering more convenient bus transfers. Bus Connections: The following CTA buses serve this station: #52 Kedzie , #21 Cermak , and the #X21 Cermak Express . Major destinations within 1/2 mile of the station: Douglas Park recreation area Retail stores and restaurants Churches and community services Pilsen/Little Village Empowerment Zone
	Central Park 1908 South Central Park Chicago, IL 60623 Central Park Entry		New Station Re-opened March 29, 2004: The new station anchors the southwest corner of Central Park and Ogden Avenue. An auxiliary farecard entrance is on the east side of Central Park, offering more convenient bus transfers. Bus Connections: The following CTA buses serve this station: #21 Cermak , #37 Sedgwick/Ogden , #82 Kimball/Homan , #18 16th-18th , and the #X21 Cermak Express . Major Destinations within 1/2 mile of the station: Crown Community Fine Arts Academy Magnet School Retail stores and restaurants Churches and community services
	Pulaski 2005-21 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60623 New Pulaski Entry		New Station Re-opened Janury 13, 2004: The new station includes a major off-street bus terminal, greatly enhancing bus transfers. Bus Connections: The following CTA buses serve this station: #21 Cermak , #37 Sedgwick/Ogden , #53 Pulaski and the #X21 Cermak Express . Major Destinations within 1/2 mile of the station: 26^th Kostner TIF District Churches and community services Restaurants and commercial retail