Orange Line Extension Alternatives Analysis Study
The CTA has incorporated public comment and completed the technical aspects of the Alternatives Analysis Study and will recommend adoption of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) by the Chicago Transit Board on August 12, 2009. The Transit Board meeting is open to the public.
If the Transit Board acts to adopt the LPA, CTA will begin the next stages Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts process. Public outreach will continue and project updates posted on this web page.
See also: Information about the Public Comment Process at Chicago Transit Board meetings
Screen 2 Analysis
Screen 2 Open House Presentations
The Chicago Transit Authority invites the public to an open house on preliminary Screen 2 findings and recommendation of a locally preferred alternative, which will conclude the Alternatives Analysis study for the Orange Line Extension. Previously in Screen 1 of the Alternatives Analysis study, CTA presented an assessment of transit improvement options which included a selection of transit vehicle types and potential corridors for an Orange Line extension. Extending the Orange Line from its existing south terminal at Midway Airport to a new terminal near the Ford City Mall would streamline bus-to-rail connections for numerous CTA and Pace bus routes.
The Screen 2 open house meeting date and venue was :
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (presentation will begin at 6:15 PM)
Richard J. Daley College
Lobby adjacent to auditorium
7500 South Pulaski Road
Chicago, Illinois 60652
Presentations delivered at the Screen 2 meeting may be viewed as follows:
The official public comment period for the study's Screen 2 findings and preliminary recommendation for the locally preferred alternative concluded on May 13, 2009. Full documentation of all comments and questions as well as complete responses are provided in the following files:
Screen 2 Comment Database – July 2009 (0.1 MB PDF)
Screen 2 Comment Response – July 2009 (0.1 MB PDF)
Screen 1 Analysis
Screen 1 Open House Presentations
CTA held a public open house August 19, 2008 to receive input on preliminary findings from Screen 1 of the Alternatives Analysis Study for the proposed Orange Line Extension project. Extending the Orange Line from its existing south terminal at Midway Airport to a new terminal at or near the Ford City mall would streamline bus-to-rail connections for numerous CTA and Pace bus routes.
The Screen 1 meeting date and venue was:
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ford City Mall - Lower Level
7601 S. Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60652
Presentations delivered at the Screen 1 meetings may be viewed by clicking on the links below:
Public Meeting Presentation Part 1 - August 2008 (0.5 MB PDF)
Public Meeting Presentation Part 2 - August 2008 (1 MB PDF)
Public Meeting Presentation - August 2008 (Text version)
Public Meeting Display Boards - August 2008 (2.3 MB PDF)
Public Meeting Display Boards - August 2008 (Text version)
Public Meeting Comment Card - August 2008 (0.1 MB PDF)
The official public comment period for the study's first Screen 1 preliminary findings meeting concluded on September 9, 2008. Full documentation of all comments and questions as well as complete responses are provided in the following files:
Screen 1 Comment Database - October 2008 (0.1 MB PDF)
Screen 1 Comment Response - October 2008 (0.1 MB PDF)
Further comments or questions regarding the Orange Line Alternatives Analysis Study may be directed to Darud Akbar, CTA Government and Community Relations, dakbar@transitchicago.com.