Chicago & 42nd Street Station
Chicago & 42nd Street - Station Plan PDF
| Station Consideration |
Planned Condition* |
Intersection
location |
Chicago & 42nd Street |
| Platform location |
Southbound: Farside of 42nd Street, southwest corner
Northbound: Farside of 42nd Street, northeast corner
In both directions, farside has adequate platform length available and is preferred to maximize transit signal priority potential.
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*Final conditions to be developed during the engineering/design process.
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| Station Consideration |
Planned Condition* |
| Station spacing |
Southbound: About 0.5 mi to Chicago & 46th Street
Within guidelines of about half-mile station spacing.
Northbound: About 0.5 mi to Chicago & 38th Street
Within guidelines of about half-mile station spacing.
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Existing ridership within
a block, or about 1/8 mile
(Fall 2016) |
About 100 boardings per weekday
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Platform location compared
to existing bus stop |
Southbound and northbound: At opposite corner of existing bus stop |
| Connecting service |
No connecting transit service |
| Parking changes |
Southbound: Reduction of about 2-3 parking spaces, due to the relocation and expansion of existing bus stop zone
Potential for existing nearside bus stop zone to be converted to curbside parking.
Northbound: No impact to number of parking spaces; relocation of existing bus stop zone
Potential for existing nearside bus stop zone to be converted to curbside parking.
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| Station Consideration |
Planned Condition* |
| Curb configuration |
Southbound and northbound: Bumpouts
Bumpouts will maximize operational efficiency and pedestrian space.
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| Platform length |
Southbound and northbound: 60’ platform
Platforms will be designed to accommodate a 60’ BRT vehicle.
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