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E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y <br />WEST LAKE EXTENSION <br />The West Lake Extension would expand NICTD commuter rail service south into Lake County. The service would reduce the distance <br />that central and south Lake County commuters would have to travel to access NICTD train service, and is projected to have a daily <br />ridership of 5,600 people. The West Lake Extension project is currently in the initial planning stages, having completed concept <br />feasibility investigations. The preferred alignment and stations served will be identified during subsequent alternatives analysis <br />and environmental assessments, along with confirmation of the capital and operating financial plan. <br />FIGURE 5 <br />West Lake Extension Potential Implementation Schedule <br />BENEFITS <br />Developing a line extension of the South Shore service into <br />Lake County would bring the following benefits: <br />• Connecting the region to downtown Chicago jobs and <br />employment centers <br />• Enticing economic development <br />• Providing an alternative mode of transportation to driving <br />• Lowering commuting costs <br />• Increasing NICTD system ridership <br />• Increasing property values near stations <br />• Attracting and retaining families and younger residents to <br />the region <br />URS I BAUERLATOZA • BRONNER GROUP • CAMBRIDGE SYSTEMATICS • GWG • POLICY ANALYTICS • RSG • UIC I page 9 <br />