CLARENDON HILLS, Ill. — Commuter railroad Metra has pledged an additional $1 million toward construction of a new station in Clarendon Hills, raising its total commitment to $1.5 million.
The community, 18 rail miles from downtown Chicago on the Metra BNSF line, plans to begin work this fall on the new station. It should be completed in 2020, the Chicago Tribune reports. Various other state and regional agencies have also pledged funds; the village will sell bonds for its capital improvement fund to cover the rest of the estimated cost or $8.3 million to $8.5 million for the station and related improvements.
The new station will include canopies, enclosed waiting areas and covered bike shelters, but will not include restrooms or a ticket counter. The project also includes improvements to a grade crossing at Prospect Avenue and other improvements to Prospect and Burlington avenues.
