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Peterson/Ridge Metro Station Project

By Jane Doe - October 21, 2024

The Peterson/Ridge Metra station project in Chicago faced a 15-year delay due to a series of challenges, including slow permitting, coordination issues, and supply chain disruptions. The station finally opened in 2024, costing $27.8 million.

Peterson/Ridge Metro Station Project

Peterson/Ridge Metra Station Project


Peterson/Ridge Metra Station Project

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The 15-year saga of building Metra's Peterson/Ridge station illustrates the complexities of infrastructure development in Chicago...

Stakeholders and Companies Involved

StakeholderRole/Company
MetraMain project owner and manager
Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)Owner of the rail tracks, involved in permitting
City of ChicagoIssuer of permits, particularly the Department of Water Management
John Burns ConstructionMain contractor for the station construction
Illinois State GovernmentProvided partial funding and oversight
Alderman Andre Vasquez (40th Ward)Local political support and advocacy
Local Community (West Ridge)End users and beneficiaries of the station

Cost Changes Over Time

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MetraChicagoInfrastructurePublic Transport

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