Tinley Park - 80th Avenue (Metra)
Encyclopedia
Tinley Park – 80th Avenue Station is one of two commuter railroad stations along Metra
's Rock Island District
Line in Tinley Park, Illinois
. The station is officially located on 18001 South 80th Avenue, lies 25.1 miles (40.4 km) away from LaSalle Street
, the northern terminus
of the line. Parking is available on both sides of the tracks. On the north side, where the station house resides, it's available in the east or west parking lots, while on the south side it's available in the Timber Road parking lot.
80th Avenue Station is the fourth busiest station in the entire Metra system.
All inbound trains to Chicago that stop at 80th Avenue, run to the terminus
of the line; LaSalle Street Station
. All outbound trains that stop at 80th Avenue, with the exception of train #413, run to Joliet. Train #413 terminates at the New Lenox (Metra)
station.
have resulted in some delays in the original construction schedule, but the Village is now moving
forward with design plans.
The project has been undergoing a close financial analysis to determine the amount of
funding necessary to build the type of facility that is desired at that location. The earliest estimate
for bidding procedures to begin on the project is the first quarter of 2010. Start of construction is
dependent on how soon acceptable funding sources are identified.
Funding for the new facility will come from a variety of sources, including Metra, the
Village of Tinley Park, and federal grants obtained by U. S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill). Rep.
Biggert on Wednesday announced that an additional $500,000 in federal funding has been
secured, amounting to more than $1.1 million in federal grant money targeted for project.
The conceptual plan for the station, designed by Legat Architects, includes a 3000 square feet (278.7 m²) facility with a clock
tower, indoor amenities rivaling the Oak Park Avenue station, and outdoor warming shelters. A
key feature will be raised platforms, bringing them into compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act standards and making them safe and accessible for all commuters.
The Village will fund various construction upgrades. However, due to recent budgetary
constraints brought on by the weak economy, the amount of those upgrades will be limited to
available funds.
Metra
Metra is the commuter rail division of the Illinois Regional Transportation Authority. The system serves Chicago and its metropolitan area through 240 stations on 11 different rail lines. Throughout the 21st century, Metra has been the second busiest commuter rail system in the United States by...
's Rock Island District
Rock Island District
The Rock Island District is a commuter rail line operated by Metra from Chicago, Illinois, United States, southwest to Joliet. While Metra does not specifically refer to any of its lines by a particular color, the timetable accents for the Rock Island District line are printed in "Rocket Red"...
Line in Tinley Park, Illinois
Tinley Park, Illinois
Tinley Park is a village located primarily in Cook County, Illinois, United States with a small portion in Will County. The population was 48,401 at the 2000 census, and 58,322 in the 2007 census. It is one of the fastest growing suburbs south of Chicago...
. The station is officially located on 18001 South 80th Avenue, lies 25.1 miles (40.4 km) away from LaSalle Street
LaSalle Street Station
LaSalle Street Station is a commuter rail terminal at 414 S. LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, serving Metra's Rock Island District. It was a major intercity rail terminal for the New York Central Railroad until 1968 and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad until 1978. The...
, the northern terminus
Train station
A train station, also called a railroad station or railway station and often shortened to just station,"Station" is commonly understood to mean "train station" unless otherwise qualified. This is evident from dictionary entries e.g...
of the line. Parking is available on both sides of the tracks. On the north side, where the station house resides, it's available in the east or west parking lots, while on the south side it's available in the Timber Road parking lot.
80th Avenue Station is the fourth busiest station in the entire Metra system.
Train Schedule
The full train schedule can be found on Metra's website. There are 68 trains from this station on weekdays, 20 on Saturday and 16 on Sunday.All inbound trains to Chicago that stop at 80th Avenue, run to the terminus
Train station
A train station, also called a railroad station or railway station and often shortened to just station,"Station" is commonly understood to mean "train station" unless otherwise qualified. This is evident from dictionary entries e.g...
of the line; LaSalle Street Station
LaSalle Street Station
LaSalle Street Station is a commuter rail terminal at 414 S. LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, serving Metra's Rock Island District. It was a major intercity rail terminal for the New York Central Railroad until 1968 and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad until 1978. The...
. All outbound trains that stop at 80th Avenue, with the exception of train #413, run to Joliet. Train #413 terminates at the New Lenox (Metra)
New Lenox (Metra)
New Lenox is a commuter railroad station along Metra's Rock Island District line in New Lenox, a southern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA. The station is officially located on 300 North Church Street, and lies away from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line, however parking is...
station.
Tracks
There are 2 tracks at this station. On weekdays between 5a-2p trains from Chicago run on track 2 and trains to Chicago run on track 1. After 2p trains from Chicago run on track 1 and trains to Chicago run on track 2. On weekends all trains run on track 1, unless announced otherwise.Station Amenities
The station has a waiting room that is open from 4:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. A ticket agent is on duty from 5:00 a.m until 12:45 p.m. during the week.2010 Renovation
Recent analyses of financing arrangements for Tinley Park’s new 80th Avenue train stationhave resulted in some delays in the original construction schedule, but the Village is now moving
forward with design plans.
The project has been undergoing a close financial analysis to determine the amount of
funding necessary to build the type of facility that is desired at that location. The earliest estimate
for bidding procedures to begin on the project is the first quarter of 2010. Start of construction is
dependent on how soon acceptable funding sources are identified.
Funding for the new facility will come from a variety of sources, including Metra, the
Village of Tinley Park, and federal grants obtained by U. S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill). Rep.
Biggert on Wednesday announced that an additional $500,000 in federal funding has been
secured, amounting to more than $1.1 million in federal grant money targeted for project.
The conceptual plan for the station, designed by Legat Architects, includes a 3000 square feet (278.7 m²) facility with a clock
tower, indoor amenities rivaling the Oak Park Avenue station, and outdoor warming shelters. A
key feature will be raised platforms, bringing them into compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act standards and making them safe and accessible for all commuters.
The Village will fund various construction upgrades. However, due to recent budgetary
constraints brought on by the weak economy, the amount of those upgrades will be limited to
available funds.