WEST LAKE CORRIDOR PROJECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND SCHEDULES FOR THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS

December 15, 2016

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) as project sponsor to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Section 4 (f) Evaluation pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act for the West Lake Corridor Project.

The DEIS evaluated an extension of the South Shore Line between the Munster/Dyer area and Metra’s Millennium Station in Downtown Chicago. The DEIS documents the benefits and impacts of the alternatives considered and is available on the Project website www.nictdwestlake.com for public comment and review, from December 16, 2016 to February 3, 2017.

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South Shore Line Service Information 12/3/16- 1/2/17

November 30, 2016

Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events along the South Shore Line from South Bend to Chicago. To ensure we provide the best experience possible to our riders this holiday season, we will be offering additional Eastbound trains and have made our holiday train and ticket office schedules available in advance. Please see the announcement below for more information.

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SOUTH SHORE SERVICE INFORMATION NOVEMBER 23-27, 2016

November 21, 2016

This week kicks off the holiday season along the South Shore Line! Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events like the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park, the traditional German Christkindlmarket in the Chicago Loop, and ice skating in Millennium Park.

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LEAVES CAN CREATE SLIPPERY RAIL & AFFECT SERVICE

November 13, 2016

Autumn can be one of the most visually spectacular seasons of the year as leaves turn every shade of color.  While you may be stuck raking them on crisp autumn days; they present a different type of challenge to railroads.

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Veterans Ride Free

October 24, 2016

To show gratitude and to say thank you for their service, the South Shore Line (SSL) is inviting all Veterans to ride the train free of charge on November 11 through November 13.

Active military members and veterans are welcome to ride the SSL for free without showing identification. On Veterans Day (Nov. 11) trains will follow the regular weekday service hours.

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