INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A state lawmaker is pushing for transit-oriented development projects in northwest Indiana. Rep. Hal Slager, a Republican from Schererville, is sponsoring a bill that would create a Sales Tax Increment Financing district within a half-mile of the tracks of the current South Shore rail.
January 19, 2017
For those heading to the Chicago Auto Show, let the SSL be your ride! Normally, we serve McCormick Place station on weekends. However, during the 2017 Chicago Auto Show we also stop select weekday trains at McCormick Place. Check out the below chart for more information on trains that will be stopping.
January 13, 2017
January 12, 2017
To Our Valued Riders:
I would like to begin by extending my sincerest apology to everyone that was affected by today’s service disruption.
January 7, 2017
Normally, we serve McCormick Place station on weekends. However, the South Shore will also stop select weekday trains at McCormick Place for those wishing to attend President Obama’s Farewell Address.
December 28, 2016
Normally, we serve McCormick Place station on weekends. However, during the Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show we also stop select weekday trains at McCormick Place. For list of weekday trains click here.
December 22, 2016
Metra’s Board of Directors approved an increase in Hegewisch fares scheduled to take effect on February 1, 2017, including February monthly tickets.
December 16, 2016
The South Shore plans to provide substitute bus service between South Bend and Carroll Ave. in Michigan City beginning Sunday, December 18 through at least WB Train 14 on Monday, December 19 in response to frigid temperatures forecast.
December 16, 2016
The NICTD Board unanimously approved a resolution today endorsing the Hammond Alternative Option 2 as the staff recommended Locally Preferred Alternative subject to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) public review period commencing on December 16, 2016 and ending on February 3, 2017. To review the DEIS or to learn more about the comment process visit the West Lake Project website at http://www.nictdwestlake.com/index.html
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.