Metra Study Weighs Extending BNSF Commuter Rail Beyond Aurora

Press release from the Village of Montgomery:

The Kendall Extension Study is examining the feasibility of extending the BNSF commuter rail line beyond its existing terminus in Aurora. This study is looking at new outlying yard locations in addition to new commuter rail stations at Montgomery, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano and Sandwich, Illinois.

The Kendall Extension Study Project Team, in coordination with Metra, invites you to learn more about the study results including the environmental analysis, ridership analysis, the station and yard designs and the cost and funding options. The virtual presentation will also provide participants the opportunity to submit questions for the project team to address live. Individuals may also submit questions in advance of the Virtual Open House by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 to KendallExtension@metrarr.com.

Wednesday, March 10, 20215 p.m. – 7 p.m.To join the Virtual Open House Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8834... by phone: 312-626-6799Meeting ID: 883 4165 2795

View New Study Materials and Survey Meeting materials, study information and a public survey will be posted on March 10 by 5 p.m. at: www.metrarail.com/kendallexten...

Any person who wishes to request translation services or hard copies of the meeting materials should contact the project team at KendallExtension@metrarr.com or call Arlinda Bajrami at 779-245-4887. Please note that an advanced notice of at least 72 hours is required.

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