10 of 30 Invest in Cook projects awarded in the south suburbs

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) selected 30 projects as part of Cook County’s inaugural Invest in Cook grant program. Ten are located in the south suburbs.

Cook County will fund $7.2 million for the transportation-related projects, which span 42 municipalities, including the City of Chicago. The selected projects include transit improvements, cycling and pedestrian enhancements, traditional roadway repair and freight enhancements. Cook County has committed a total of $8.5 million for Invest in Cook. Additional projects will be selected and announced at a later date.

The County’s investment of $7.2 million leverages an additional $7.6 million in federal, state and local funds. The commitment of County transportation resources will enable $14.8 million in project activity across all phases to get underway in the coming year. Read more about the program here.

Click here for the full list and descriptions of 2017 Invest in Cook Grant Awards.

South suburban projects include:

1. The Blue Island Yard Joint Rail Intermodal Facility: Division Street

2. 135th Street Resurfacing in Crestwood

3. Connecting Pedestrians to Pace in Lansing

4. Renovation of the 147th Street (Sibley Blvd.) Metra Electric Station in Harvey

5. South Halsted Bus Corridor Enhancement Project: Environmental Analysis and Advanced Design

6. Poplar Avenue Bike Trail Extension in Richton Park

7. 135th Street Resurfacing in Robbins

8. 223rd Street and Cornell Avenue Street Rehabilitation in Sauk Village

9. Freight Planning for the Dolton and Riverdale Gateway

10. Union Avenue Road Diet, Bike Lane and Sidewalk Infill Project in Steger