The Kendall Extension Study is examining the feasibility of extending the BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) commuter rail line beyond the existing end of the line in Aurora. This study is looking at new outlying yard locations, in addition to new commuter rail stations in Montgomery, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, and Sandwich.
The virtual open house meeting through Zoom will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10.
Access to Zoom can made by visiting the link bit.ly/3bSnxhr to join the virtual open house, or join by phone at 312-626-6799 and use meeting ID 883 4165 2795 when prompted.
The Kendall Extension Study Project Team, in coordination with Metra, invites learning about the study results, including environmental analysis, ridership analysis, the station and yard designs, and the cost and funding options. The virtual presentation will provide participants the opportunity to submit questions for the project team to address live.
Individuals may submit questions in advance of the Virtual Open House by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, to KendallExtension@metrarr.com.
Meeting materials, study information, and a public survey will be posted prior to the meeting at metrarail.com/kendallextension.
For information go to: KendallExtension@metrarr.com, or call Arlinda Bajrami at 779-245-4887.
—Village of Oswego