Station Renewal Program
We're working hard to make your commute better.
That’s why we’ve recently started a Station Renewal Program where various work crews we call “Renew Crews” will come to a station and work together in a coordinated, comprehensive and efficient way to make improvements.
This is a big change from the way we’ve been doing station repairs and cleanings—we think you’ll notice a big improvement in the way we do the work that makes your station cleaner, brighter and better overall.
We’re doing this because our customers deserve to have facilities that are visually appealing, clean, and equipped with amenities that enhance their CTA experience.
This SWAT team approach to cleaning will result in more holistic changes that we believe will be noticeable and appreciated. It not only improves the look and conditions of the stations, it is a more efficient way to work.
What's involved
Depending on the needs of a station, we may power-wash walls, floors, stairs, ceilings and elevators, repaint painted surfaces, improve the lighting, remove graffiti, clean gutters and drains, replace outdated or damaged signage and much more.
This way, rather than dealing with issues on an as-needed basis, one at a time, we can pool our resources and get carpenters, electricians, plumbers, metalworkers and other trades working together to bring a whole station to a renewed state all at once.
Renew Crews will be hitting about 100 CTA rail stations on every rail line. Over the next year or so, you'll see our crews out in force -- in Chicago, Evanston, or one of our other cities or towns -- working to make your commute cleaner, safer, and more comfortable.
See photos and details of work we recently completed.
Now Improving: Washington (Blue Line)
Washington, on the Milwaukee-Dearborn Subway portion of the Blue Line, is located in the north part of the Loop under Dearborn Street. The station opened in 1951, and the Randolph-Washington and Washington-Madison mezzanines were renovated in 1982 and 1983-84, respectively. The following work is slated for the Washington subway platform and Randolph-Washington mezzanine:
- Replace missing lenses, and clean and relamp lights, as needed
- Remove obsolete CCTV monitors in Randolph-Washington mezzanine and on the platform
- Replace garbage can in Randolph-Washington mezzanine with ring and bag
- Touch up paint on columns, center ceiling arch and former stairway railing on the platform
- Replace benches on the platform
- Clean calcium deposits from platform floor, as needed
- Clean and replace various signs, as needed
- Refurbish or replace recycling bins Inspect and clean drains and grates
- Replace identification decals on doors, as needed
- Inspect and service drainage pumps
Now Improving: Division, Chicago & Grand (Blue Line)
Division, Chicago and Grand on the Blue Line opened in 1951 as part of the Milwaukee-Dearborn Subway and all three of these Blue Line subway stations are located in Chicago's West Town community area. The following work is slated:
- Clean/power wash and repaint subway tube walls and platform columns, ceilings, soffits, and doors
- Grout/seal cracks at joints in the subway tube walls
- Patch and repair damaged concrete flooring in mezzanines and on platforms
- Polish and seal concrete floor in mezzanines and on platforms
- Clean/power wash stairs, glazed brick walls, and other surfaces
- Clean and repaint mezzanine ceilings and doors, frames, and railings throughout stations
- Clean light fixtures in mezzanines and on platforms
- Repair or replace missing or damaged tiles or glazed brick, as needed
- Repair or replace damaged soffits and gutters, as needed
- Remove wooden enclosure at end of each platform, replace with new equipment room
See More Stations & Photos of Recent Improvements
Here are some stations recently spruced up by the Renew Crew (follow links to see what was done):
Stations Up Next for Renewal
Here are some of the stations on our renewal agenda:
- Monroe (Blue Line)
- Jackson (Blue Line)
- Clinton (Blue Line)
- Belmont (Blue Line)
- Wilson (Red Line)
- Clark/Division (Red Line)
- Noyes (Purple Line)
Details about what work will be done at future station renewals stations is being assessed. Information will be posted as available.