Davis station (CTA)
| Company type | Chicago Transit Authority station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Evanston , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit services (Purple Line) |
Davis serves as a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, accommodating the Purple Line in Evanston, Illinois. Positioned at 1612 Benson Avenue (1600 north, 800 west), it is situated in downtown Evanston, directly next to the Davis Street stop on Metra's Union Pacific North Line. Additionally, this station acts as the endpoint for one CTA bus route and two Pace bus lines, with Pace designating it as the Davis Transit Center.
Design and Construction
Between 1992 and 1994, the station underwent reconstruction, resulting in a structure composed of brick and concrete topped by a large metal and glass canopy over the tracks. In contrast to many other CTA stations, Davis exhibits a contemporary, functional style, distinguished by twin clock towers positioned on its eastern and western facades. Within the platform area, passengers can find various artworks, an electronic display board for service updates, and audio announcements regarding train delays. Retail outlets are situated on the lower level near the fare card vending machines.
Signage System
Davis is among four locations selected for the Active Transit Station Signs (ATSS) pilot program. These signs were installed in September 2002 to provide service notifications and train arrival countdowns; however, due to programming limitations, the countdown function is not operational at Davis.
Transportation
Bus
- 93 California/Dodge (operates Monday through Saturday)
- 201 Central/Ridge (operates Monday through Saturday)
- 206 Evanston Circulator (runs on school days)
- 208 Golf Road
- 213 Green Bay Road (operates Monday through Saturday)
- 250 Dempster Street
- Pulse Dempster Line
Rail
See also
- Church Street station, located next to the former North Shore Line terminal