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Visclosky: South Shore projects ‘tip of the iceberg’
July 14, 2022
‘West Lake Corridor’ Commuter Rail Project Advancing
June 17, 2022
Archive
2021
South Shore Line head says double track project, West Lake Corridor extension on schedule
West Lake Corridor Construction is Rolling
IN: South Shore projects, years in the making, cross the starting line in 2020
2020
July 2020
South Shore chooses West Lake design-build team
West Lake commuter rail line construction could begin in October
October 2020
Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony of the South Shore Line West Lake Corridor Project
Ceremony to Break Ground on West Lake Corridor Project
2019
December 2019
NICTD ratifies construction agreements with Hammond, Munster and Dyer
Year in Review: South Shore Line projects reach milestones
November 2019
Federal Agency Recognizes West Lake Corridor Project with Special Honor
October 2019
Hammond council passes resolution approving agreement to build South Shore’s West Lake Corridor
NICTD Announces Federal Transit Administration Approval to Enter Engineering for the West Lake Corridor Project
September 2019
Federal agency review of South Shore projects went ‘really well,’ rail line president says
May 2019
Notice of Open House
April 2019
Indiana's new budget boosts South Shore Line investment; signed by Gov. Holcomb
March 2019
West Lake Corridor Project Receives Positive Rating in Annual Funding Report
February 2019
New fed budget funding keeps South Shore projects chugging along
2018
December 2018
NICTD to begin search for rail car manufacturer
November 2018
Transit-oriented development work continues as South Shore projects continue path through federal grant process
October 2018
South Shore Line Contracts Receive Key Approval
South Shore hires engineers, consultants for West Lake, Double Track
September 2018
Congressional representatives urge action on transit projects
Visclosky, Donnelly, Young Push South Shore Projects
Holcomb Unveils $1B 'Next Level Connections' Program
NICTD formally submits entry into engineering request to the Federal Transit Administration
August 2018
West Lake local funding finalized with state Budget Committee assent
July 2018
West Lake rail expansion project cost rises to $764.3M, RDA says
3rd agency signs on to West Lake Corridor plan for South Shore
RDA formalizes South Shore project financing
May 2018
South Shore project work focuses on finances
April 2018
State's 'holy money' might seed rail project
March 2018
Q&A with Bill Hanna, president and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
Grant programs that would aid South Shore Line are expanded in federal budget bill
Common goals are key to NWI's success
NWI embraces transportation's three Rs: Roads, rails and runways
All aboard for South Shore expansion plans? Winning public support still a goal, RDA official says
PRESS RELEASE: The Federal Transit Administration Released the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision & Section 4(f) Evaluation for the Proposed West Lake Corridor Project
February 2018
Sen. Donnelly promotes Northwest Indiana's future; cites airport, rail growth
PRESS RELEASE: South Shore Line Provides Status on Double Track and West Lake Projects
Crown Point interested in own fund for West Lake rail plan
Indiana House advances South Shore Line financing plan to Senate
January 2018
Visclosky talks steel imports, infrastructure, new tax laws and soil cleanup at town hall meeting
2017
November 2017
New software will allow South Shore riders to track their train
Transit advisers greet opportunities, challenges
Holcomb declines to take position on Sunday sales, cold beer, handgun permits
DC trip keeps South Shore projects in federal spotlight
October 2017
Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority: Momentum, Support Build for South Shore Rail Expansion
September 2017
President Trump Pitches Tax Reform in Indy
Holcomb urges Pence to ensure South Shore funding included in president's budget
90 years later, an upgraded South Shore rail line is on track
RDA confirms funding for West Lake, double tracking; NICTD seeks fed rating today
Nearly $1 billion in South Shore plans, funding agreements headed for federal review
South Shore Line projects fate in the hands of Congress as budget work begins
August 2017
U.S. transportation head mum on South Shore project odds
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao cites bipartisanship, private investment possibilities of South Shore projects
July 2017
South Shore board authorizes property purchases for West Lake, Double Track projects
Hammond council approves South Shore extension funding
Hammond may make a new commitment to the proposed South Shore extension
Veteran railroad executive Noland guiding South Shore's transformation
June 2017
Making History - Legislators and Officials Weigh-In on Historic South Shore Double Track Bill Passage
South Shore projects approach turning point
RDA makes South Shore commitment for Lake, Porter counties
Ideas in play to develop areas at 4 rail stations
May 2017
Munster, Dyer South Shore proposals elicit mixed response
Governor Holcomb, NWI Legislators & Stakeholders Make History in Michigan City with Signing of South Shore Line Double-Tracking, West Lake Corridor Legislation
West Lake plan changes move Munster station, Dyer layover yard
South Shore Line Announces Updated Station Plans for West Lake Corridor Project
Griffith nixes funding for rail project
April 2017
Local lawmakers tout benefits of South Shore line development bill
State fights to keep South Shore expansion on track
South Shore development districts win unanimous Senate approval
Lake County Council will consider a resolution to reduce its contribution to the West Lake expansion
House approves revenue intercept for unpaid West Lake pledges
April edition E-newsletter All Aboard Indiana Article: South Shore Rail Projects At Risk with Budget Proposal
March 2017
Munster creates rail plan resolution for NICTD
Commuter Rail Builds Firm Foundation for Growth
2013 - 2016
NICTD Board Approves Resolution Approving Hammond Alternative Option 2 Subject to DEIS Public Review
NICTD to Host Three Public Workshops
NICTD Enters NEPA Scoping Period for the West Lake Corridor Project
RDA Board Approves Transit Plan Partnership with NICTD
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