CTA releases rendering of reimagined Western Brown Line
CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority released a rendering Thursday of a project that would rehab the Western Brown Line station.
The CTA is holding a community meeting May 29 at 6 p.m. for the Lincoln Square neighborhood.
The agency said they will provide scope details based on feedback provided by the community as well as solicit feedback based on progress made so far.
“I am thrilled to have worked with the CTA to make these much-needed improvements possible. Constituents have been calling for years for the Western Station – the busiest in the 47th Ward – to be updated,” said 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin. “The refreshed look and updated ADA access will complement the concurrent rebuilding of the adjacent plaza and parking lot as we breathe new life into the heart of Lincoln Square.”
The following is a summary of what will be added, per the CTA.
As part of the rehabilitation, new ADA doors will be added to the main entrance on Western Avenue. Beginning this summer, crews will begin work on track structure painting, platform rehabilitation, and roof replacement.
The station will also feature a new bus boarding island and canopy structure for customers to use while waiting for one of the several routes that connect through the station. Sidewalks will be replaced in front of the station and lighting will also be upgraded along the walkway between the station and Lincoln Avenue. Upon completion of the project, riders will have smoother access to the station thanks to the replaced sidewalks.
The rehabilitated station interior will also feature new accent lighting that highlights a segment of the Berlin Wall on display. The CTA will also be refinishing the floors and interior walls as well as replacing the elevator cabs, stair treads and risers as well as a constructing a new customer service assistance kiosk.
On the platform level, the concrete platform edge will be replaced. Repairs will also be made to the existing concrete platform, handrail, and platform canopy.
To perform this work, occasional weekend day line cut cuts between Kimball and Western will be required. There will also be temporary bus stop relocation while the bus turnaround is being rehabbed. Details of any service impacts will be shared with customers once details are finalized. Work is anticipated to continue through late 2025.
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The renderings come as City Council is questioning the leadership of CTA chief Dorval Carter Jr. On Wednesday, a symbolic vote of no confidence against him was introduced but immediately sent to the Rules Committee.
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