Why does the Orange Line need to be extended?
The need for the project is based on the following considerations: • Access to the Orange Line is currently constrained by limited parking availability; • Access to the Orange Line by bus or auto is unreliable due to congestion approaching the existing terminal station; and • Few uncongested roadways are available to access the current Orange Line terminal because of wider than usual arterial street spacing, which limits mobility for residents and businesses. back to top Q: How would CTA fund this proposed project? A: Two types of funding are needed for the proposed extension – capital and operating. The capital funding for the proposed extension is provided primarily by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), through its “New Starts” grant program. This program provides funding for major public transit infrastructure projects throughout the United States through a highly competitive process. CTA is currently in the second phase of that process. Upon successfully advancing through th
