Building capacity and relieving service delays on the heaviest travelled line of CTA’s century old system in the City of Chicago
At $2.1 billion, the Red and Purple Line Modernization Program (RPM) is the largest capital improvement project in Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) history. Our job? Leading design on this historic project.
The goal is to replace, reconstruct, and modernize 11 miles (17.7 kilometres) of elevated track and support structures, including the replacement of four stations along Chicago’s busiest transit corridor to increase train speeds and add capacity to CTA’s system. A new rail bypass in the densely populated Lakeview neighborhood will relieve congestion at Clark Junction where Red, Purple, and Brown Line trains—carrying 150,000 riders daily—intersect.
A new 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometres) segmental structure will be constructed in the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods, which will decrease long-term maintenance and create a modern aesthetic structure for the community. Stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, and Bryn Mawr will be rebuilt to include wider platforms, increased canopy cover, new elevators and escalators for ADA accessibility, improved lighting and security features, and real-time travel information.
Our team designed these enhancements while maintaining CTA transit operations during construction. Altogether, this capital project will deliver a more reliable and enjoyable transit experience for Chicago commuters.
At a Glance
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- Chicago Transit Authority
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- Walsh-Fluor Design Build Team
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Dena Abakumov, Senior Associate, Transit & Rail Sector Lead
I am passionate about creating transit systems that help connect people, places, and communities.
Thorbjorn (Toby) Hansson, Vice President, Transportation
The pace and distinctiveness of projects in New York is truly a challenge that I enjoy.
Sarah Soprovich, Associate, Bridge Engineer
Our projects always aim to improve the public space and people’s lives while holding safety as the utmost important aspect.
Caitlin DiDonato, Senior Associate
Continuous communication with clients is key, especially when working on projects that are moving at a quick pace.
Todd Meyer, Principal
I’m interested in creating dynamic and unique places that promote social interaction and elevate the cultural aspects of our communities.
Steven Costa, Design/Delivery Technology Leader
I focus on leveraging technology and innovation to help automate and optimize design practices for our teams to benefit our clients.
Carla Artis, Director, Diversity & Compliance
We have to think deeply about the communities we enter—who lives there, who are the consultants working in and advocating for them?
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