The 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (75th St. CIP) is the largest project in the CREATE Program. The project is located in the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Englewood, Auburn Gresham and West Chatham along two passenger and four freight rail lines.
Work on the 75th St. CIP's final design began in 2019 and includes the following projects:
These separate CREATE projects were advanced as a single project under the name 75th St. CIP because they are linked logistically and environmentally.
75th St. CIP Project Factsheet Project Timeline Winter 2021 Newsletter
The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program is a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation, the State of Illinois, Cook County, the City of Chicago, Metra, Amtrak and the nation's freight railroads. As a project of national significance, CREATE will invest billions in critically needed improvements to increase the efficiency of the region's passenger and freight rail infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for Chicago-area residents. Visit the CREATE Program website for more information. (Opens in a new window)
Materials from the Union Construction Career Pathways Workshops that took place on Tuesday, August 24, are provided below:
Union Construction Career Pathways Contact Information
Meeting Recording: Union Construction Career Pathways Workshop #1: How to Get into the Union
Meeting Recording: Union Construction Career Pathways Workshop #2: Alternative Pathways into the Construction Trades
PDF Presentation: Union...
(Opens in a new window) read moreJoin the CREATE Program partners for the Union Construction Career Pathways virtual workshops taking place on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. During the virtual workshops, attendees seeking careers in the rail and construction-related industries will learn from speakers about the educational and career opportunities and alternative pathways for employment. Two (2) different workshops will be featured.
(Opens in a new window) read moreClick here to view the materials for the 2021 Get On Board business networking event.
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