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refresh & renew

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide you with a safe and comfortable ride, crews will be performing an estimated $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance in 2025 across the CTA service region.

The scope of work varies by location, but can include:

  • Deep clean power washing of all surfaces (all locations)
  • Painting (all locations)
  • Lighting upgrades
  • Improved platform amenities
  • Renewal of finishes and fixtures
  • Utility and plumbing line repairs
  • Removal of outdated fixtures and equipment
  • Permanent repair work
  • Updating of old/damaged signage
  • And more!

Locations

Through Memorial Day weekend, improvements will be made at the following six rail stations across three lines, plus four bus turnarounds:

  • Red Line: 63rd
  • Blue Line: Pulaski, Austin, Kedzie-Homan
  • Green Line: Oak Park, Halsted
  • Bus Turnarounds: Kedzie & 63rd, Western & 79th, Chicago & Austin, 67th & Oglesby

Earlier this year, Refresh & Renew work was completed at Addison Red Line, Sox-35th Red Line and 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line ahead the Opening Day games for the Cubs and White Sox seasons. Additional bus and rail locations will receive improvements as part of the 2025 Refresh & Renew campaign during the summer and fall, details of which will be announced at later dates.

Before/After

The following are before/after photos of some of the stations that have been refreshed and renewed: