Peterson/Ridge station
| Company type | Railway station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 20, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Rail transport services |
Peterson/Ridge station serves as a rail stop on Chicago's North Side, accommodating Metra's Union Pacific North Line. Situated at the intersection of West Peterson Avenue and North Ravenswood Avenue within the Edgewater neighborhood, the station's construction commenced with a groundbreaking event on November 1, 2021, and it officially opened on May 20, 2024.
History
Edgewater was initially served by three separate stations—Summerdale station, Rose Hill station, and Kenmore station—which provided connections to either Lincoln Square or West Ridge. These stations were shut down in 1958 by the Chicago and North Western Railway, the only operator at that time, along the Milwaukee Division to speed up travel between Chicago and its northern suburbs.
A proposal for a new infill station in Edgewater emerged in 2013 to address growing ridership demands. Nevertheless, progress was hindered by funding delays. In 2019, Metra obtained $15 million to initiate construction, but actual building activities only started in November 2021. This delay of two years following funding approval was partly due to concerns raised by the Chicago Department of Water Management regarding the impact of permeable pavement on the local sewage infrastructure. Despite these challenges, construction resumed with the goal of improving transit accessibility and encouraging neighborhood growth.
Bus connections
- 84 Peterson