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Time Out
7 days ago
- Time Out
Four new CTA stations will open on the Red Line next month
Part of what makes Chicago so great is our public transportation: The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the nation's second largest public transportation system, serving not only Chicago, but also local airports (O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport) and the surrounding suburbs. The Red Line—which provides valuable 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service between Howard, way up north, and 95th /Dan Ryan, way down south—could use some updates, however. And thankfully, those upgrades are on the way: After being closed or partially closed for renovations for a troublesome four years, four shiny new Red Line stations are set to open on Sunday, July 20. The Red Line's north branches—Bryn Mawr, Berwyn, Argyle, and Lawrence—are part of Lakeview's $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization Project. Planned upgrades include not only a fresh coat of paint, but also important improvements like escalators, elevators and wider platforms for ADA-accessibility. All Chicagoans will love the enhanced lighting, real-time travel information displays (imagine that!), and overhead canopies to protect commuters from Chicago's sometimes less than ideal weather. Plus, CTA has replaced the tracks, support structures, bridges and viaducts between Bryn Mawr and Lawrence stations. 'We are proud to bring new, accessible Red Line stations to our customers, which will provide a more comfortable and convenient commuting experience,' said CTA's acting president Nora Leerhsen in a news release. 'By opening these four stations that will be accessible to customers with disabilities, we move closer to our goal of having all of our CTA stations fully accessible.' And if you want to give your own feedback for future CTA improvements, the transit authority has recently rolled out its " CTA Chats" program, a series of interactive pop-up events at rail stations and bus terminals that aim to connect commuters with CTA leadership to share insights on how they'd like to see things improve onboard.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Norfolk Scope Arena gets a fresh new look with power wash
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Things are looking a little bit fresher at the Norfolk Scope Arena this spring. Starting on Wednesday, the City of Norfolk announced the Scope is undergoing a power wash — something many residents have asked the city to complete for years. The much-needed upkeep comes around a year after plans to renovate both the Chrysler Hall and Scope Arena. Latest renovation plans, price tags for Norfolk Scope, Chrysler Hall shared While the Scope has gotten several upgrades within the past two decades, including a new sound system and seats, city officials said they would like to increase the 11,000-seat capacity. The current plans for a remodel include ADA-accessibility and will add an additional 1,050 new seats for sporting events and 750 for concerts. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Delta asking for feedback for Main Street Improvement Project
DELTA, Colo. (KREX) – The City of Delta has launched a Main Street Improvement Project website as a way to encourage public engagement and feedback as it aims to better downtown. The project comes after the City of Delta was awarded over $13 million in 2023 to implement a new street design. This includes sidewalks, ADA-accessibility features, landscaping and multimodal improvements. Feedback can be given at 'Our downtown is more visible. People are driving slower and can notice our restaurants, stores and public art,' Mayor Kevin Carlson said in a news release. 'Parking is safer with Main Street as a single lane, and we are all better off slowing down a little. We are excited to be able to work with CDOT and our community to make the changes we need and are grateful for the grant funding that is going to make this possible.' For more information on the project, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
