Developer sought to create mixed use hub rail center in downtown Michigan City
Michigan City is seeking a developer to create a mixed use, multi-modal hub, which will serve as an anchor point for the downtown.
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State expects construction on Double Track project to start by summer
Landing $173 million in federal funds signaled to state leaders the long-awaited start of construction to the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project has arrived.
Northwest Indiana double-track rail project clears another hurdle
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, operator of the South Shore Line, received approval from the Federal Transportation Administration to begin final engineering for its Double Track Northwest Indiana Project.
Double-tracking rail project progressing with construction tentatively targeted to start in 2021
The double-tracking proposal is moving through the process and The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which is overseeing the project, remains optimistic construction will begin in 2021
Maple Leaf Crossing office, retail development planned in Munster
A six-building retail, office development at Calumet Avenue and 45th Street is planned in Munster.
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District names board appointments
Four leaders from the greater Northwest Indiana area have been appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District board.
West Lake corridor rail project clears another hurdle
The West Lake Corridor Project, which would extend the South Shore Line eight miles and provide new rail service to Hammond, Munster and Dyer, has cleared another hurdle. The Federal Transit Administration recently gave the project a medium-high rating, according to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority. The rating was needed for the West Lake …
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South Shore rail expansion project supporters make formal request for federal funds
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, operator of the South Shore Line railroad, has requested the West Lake Corridor Project be included in the New Starts Engineering phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant. NICTD said its request was made in partnership with the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority and the Indiana Finance …
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Gov. Eric Holcomb details $1 billion infrastructure improvement plan
Indiana’s governor has outlined a $1 billion plan, which will expand broadband services to the state’s rural areas, create more nonstop international flights from Indianapolis and complete major highway projects. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said Sept. 4 his 2019 Next Level Connections infrastructure agenda also calls for growing the state’s systems of trails as well …
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