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Forest Glen Station

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Agency

Metra

Asset Category

Stations & Passenger Facilities

Mode

Rail

2025 Funding

$1,390,000

2025-2029 Funding

$1,390,000

PMO

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Capital Evaluation Metrics i

Evaluation Metric	Measure
Access to Key Destinations i	Significantly improves Access to Key Destinations Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Accessibility Improvement(s) i	Makes assets fully accessible Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Asset Condition (FTA TERM Rating) i	Asset(s) rated 2-3 Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Benefit to Riders i	Significant benefit to riders Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Capacity Benefit and Need i	Project increases capacity of transit operations not near capacity Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Climate Agency Operating Impacts i	Project does not effect GHG emissions Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Economic Impact i	No economic impact Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Equity Based on Residential Geography i	Score 0-2 in Justice40 metric 'Sum of Disadvantage Indicators' Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Impact on Customer and Employee Safety i	Project indirectly provides safety benefit/improvement Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Impact on Operating Cost i	No change in operating cost Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Impact on System Security i	Project implements new security protection and/or prevention Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Impact to Service Speed/Reliability i	No impact on service speed/reliability Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Regulatory Requirements i	No regulatory requirements met for this project Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Ridership/Mode Shift Impacts i	Significantly improves transit ridership Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.
Vehicle Useful Life i	Asset is not a vehicle with a useful life Click here to see more information on this capital metric and its measures.

Project Description

The Forest Glen Station will undergo a multi-phase rehabilitation. Phase 1 will replace the inbound and outbound platforms with new heated platforms that will include tactile strips for ADA compliance, reconstruct the entry staircase with heated stairs, and replace the deficient and outdated station depot with a temporary shelter. Following design engineering services, Phase 2 will add a new, heated station depot to replace the temporary shelter. New wayfinding signage and other station identifiers will be added as well. Upon completion of Phase 3, the station will be made fully ADA-accessible with the installation of a ramp or elevator and potential pathway improvements, along with other necessary ADA compliance measures.