Libertyville Celebrates Upgrades at Metra Station

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Metra joined with Libertyville and Lake County officials Friday to dedicate the newly renovated station facility at Metra’s Libertyville Station on the Milwaukee District North Line. The $1.3 million project includes a complete renovation of the 1,464-square-foot depot structure and the addition of ADA-accessible restroom facilities, according to Metra officials.

In addition to upgrades to the station’s interior, the renovations included a complete redo of the building’s roofline to create a vaulted ceiling and the upgrade of the exterior features with decorative stone work and other architectural elements, according to a Metra press release.

“The new station offers our passengers a much more attractive gateway to this community with facilities that will better serve our existing riders and attract new ones,” said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. The dedication was held Friday morning at the Metra station at 200 W. Lake Street in Libertville.

This project was funded with federal capital dollars obtained by Metra for station improvements and with Libertyville commuter parking lot funds.

“The station is well-utilized and an important component of our community and vibrant downtown, and was in need of a cosmetic and functional upgrade," said Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler. "The new station provides an inviting atmosphere, restroom facilities, an improved drop-off area, new benches and bike racks. This project will have a lasting impact for future generations, and I am proud to see it completed.”

The project also included improvements to the station area with a new and improved Kiss & Ride drop-off lane, new signage, bike racks and benches.

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