What can be done to improve the Jackson Station Transfer Tunnel?

As any Loop resident will attest, the tunnel between the Jackson Red & Blue line CTA stations leaves much to be desired. What can be done to improve it?

As any Loop resident will attest, the Jackson Station tunnel leaves much to be desired.

As any Loop resident will attest, the Jackson Station tunnel leaves much to be desired.

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As any Loop resident will attest, the tunnel between the Jackson Red & Blue line CTA stations leaves much to be desired. The tunnel is long, narrow, poorly lit, and often has a suspicious blend of smells. Despite these conditions, Jackson station is an important transportation node in Chicago with an estimate 950,000+ passengers passing through it every year. 

Can we enhance the character and experience of riding the Red & Blue CTA Lines?

With this in mind, we asked the community, “What can be done to improve the Jackson Station Transfer Tunnel?”

Working within the boundaries of the existing structure, is it possible to improve the space’s environment, enhance traveler’s experience, and foster a sense of safety and placemaking? See what ideas people provided below.

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