Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the start of the Quincy Loop station modernisation project. The value of the project is USD 18.2 million. “The renovation of the historic Quincy station is the next step on the path to ensuring every CTA station in Chicago is accessible to every resident of Chicago,” said Mayor Emanuel.
Among the improvements, the Quincy station will receive two new elevators located on the inbound and outbound platforms to make the station accessible to customers with disabilities. This upgrade will increase the number of Loop stations that are fully accessible to customers. Additional improvements include stair replacement, painting and lighting upgrades. The mezzanine-level ceiling will be enhanced with new, historic-style aluminum panels, while new light fixtures will be installed to complement the station’s original features. In keeping with the station’s turn-of-the-century look, the elevator tower exteriors will feature a pattern referencing the one present on the station’s historic railings.
Quincy station serves more than 2.2 million riders annually via the Brown, Orange, Pink and Purple lines and is a major transfer point for 10 CTA bus routes, Union Station and the LaSalle Street Metra Station.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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