PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This rails-to-trails bikeway will reuse an abandoned Conrail right-of-way in southwestern Chicago to serve work and recreation trips, connecting forest preserves, commuter rail stations and moderate-density urban neighborhoods.

PROJECT CATEGORY: Abandoned Railway Corridors, Preservation of

PROJECT STATUS: Authorized

LEAD AGENCY: Chicago DOT, Bureau of Administration and Planning
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60202-2570
Luann Hamilton
312-744-1987

ENHANCEMENT FUNDING: $3,735,000

FEDERAL FUNDING: $2,036,000
LOCAL FUNDING: $747,000
TOTAL FUNDING: $3,735,000

LAST UPDATED: 3/19/96