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Looks like seatless cars aren't the only changes brewing over at the CTA. It seems the CTA is now exploring the possibilities of grocery stores at El stops in the future, as well as mini-banks and restaurants. It's all part of the CTA's attempt to take commercial advantage of its property, especially with the increase in riders. Early candidates for such a development include the Berwyn, Wilson and North/Clybourn stops on the Red Line. Several grocery chains have expressed interest in the idea. Yesterday, the CTA hired Jones Lang LaSalle at a rate of $4.2 million over five years to help assess their property and secure businesses.
Agency officials talked of reaping as much as $100 million over the next five years from new commercial development. Currently it generates more than $6 million a year from retail concessions, Park & Ride lots and parking beneath "L" lines and other sources.The CTA is also looking into using their large switching yards, such as the one at Midway, for future development.Jones Lang LaSalle will also look at ways of improving "the look and feel and cleanliness" of existing concessions, said Kurt Little, the firm's managing director.
While the idea of a Jewel at an El stop sounds convenient, the Dunkin Donut stands at some stops is really all we need. Coffee and a Boston Creme? Sounds like dinner to us.
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the convenience store off the sheridan red line stop? all i ever needed, in all its crazy glory. many stops have something nearby, but for those that don't, it's a good idea.
I frequently hop off the train at Fullerton on my way home from work because the Dominick's there is so convenient (even though it's nowhere near my apartment).
Mark my words...not in our lifetime
That would be great provided there is no price gouging.
more power to the CTA for finding creative ways to raise money, but this sounds better in theory. there are already tons of retail/services options outside the first proposed stations.
The Southport stop already has a door straight into that fancy pants liquor store.
Now that's dinner.
the berwyn stop? the one with the JEWEL right off it?
i hate that fancy liquor store at southport with the pointless connecting door. i miss the old, grungy convenience store where i could at least pick something up if i didn't feel like walking my lazy ass to jewel.
Can you just make the trains and buses run on time! Forget spending money on sh*t like this yo! focus on the core mission!