The North Red and Purple Lines Vision Study occurred from 2009 to 2010. This early public participation resulted in over 1,100 public comments that helped shape the Red and Purple Modernization project alternatives proposed for study in a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement.
The Red and Purple Modernization Project is currently going through the Public Scoping process.
The following information is provided as an archival reference...
Study Area
The North Red and Purple Lines Vision study area extends approximately 9.5 miles, from north of Belmont station on the Red Line to Linden terminal on the Purple Line.
Existing Conditions
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North Red and Purple Line Corridor (Addison to Linden) was substantially built in 1920’s
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1.4 miles of elevated track
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7.6 miles of retaining/ballasted track
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Most stations are in deteriorated condition, have very narrow platforms and are not accessible
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Bridges and retaining walls are deteriorated and costly shoring systems are required at locations to maintain service
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Power and signal systems are at end of service life and create service reliability issues
Vision Study Objectives
In order to appropriately address the CTA’s crucial infrastructure needs, the agency will need to develop comprehensive plans for reconstructions. As such, this Vision Study will help to identify and evaluate concepts that would, at a minimum, bring the North Red and Purple Lines to a state of good repair and provide a modern sustainable service for the next century.
The objectives of the Vision Study are to:
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Identify feasible options
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Initiate Stakeholder Involvement
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Identify preliminary environmental constraints
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Establish evaluation criteria
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Develop preliminary scope of work for selected few options
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Develop program level costs for each detailed options
The study identifies program level cost, potential community impacts/benefits, environmental concerns and constructability issues for the CTA North Red and Purple Line corridors.
North Red and Purple Line Public Meetings
CTA hosted four open houses to initiate the Red & Purple Line vision study.
Purpose of Open House
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To obtain public input on existing conditions
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To obtain public input on existing environmental conditions
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To advise public of North Red and Purple Line Vision Study process and time line
Past Meeting Locations and Times
ROGERS PARK
Monday 11/30/2009 6:00-8:30
(Loyola – Howard Red Line)
Location: Loyola Park Fieldhouse
1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626
EDGEWATER
Tuesday 12/1/2009 6:00-8:30
(Berwyn – Granville Red Line)
Location: Emanuel Congregation
5959 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
UPTOWN
Wednesday 12/2/2009 6:00-8:30
(Sheridan – Argyle Red Line)
Location: Truman College
1145 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
EVANSTON
Thursday 12/3/2009 6:00-8:30
(Howard – Linden Purple Line)
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
1655 Foster Street
Evanston, IL 60201
All of the above meeting locations were accessible to people with disabilities.
Meeting Display Boards & Glossary
Public Comment
The official comment period has expired. There were three ways to provide comment on the North Red and Purple Line Vision Study:
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Verbal and written comments were encouraged at the open houses
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Written comments submitted via e-mail to the CTA at [email protected]
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Written comments mailed to the CTA at:
CTA Headquarters
567 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Attention: Jeff Wilson
You can still submit comments and suggestions using the methods listed above. Your comments are important to us and will be reviewed, but can no longer be incorporated into the Vision Study.
Public Comments Received during Comment Period
FAQ