BNSF Right of Way Improvements Project: Little Village Community Survey

Little Village Community Survey

This City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) project will repurpose abandoned sections of BNSF railway right-of-way (ROW) in Little Village and Pilsen.

The purpose of this project is to identify improvements along the abandoned BNSF ROW, from 16th Street & Sangamon to 32nd Street & Central Park Avenue. The improvements may:

Create additional open space
Enhance the cultural identity and character
Provide improved connectivity and continuity

This survey will focus on the Little Village section study limits, between Western and Blue Island Avenue to 32nd Street and Central Park Avenue (see map below).

Little Village Study Limits Map

Your voice and opinions matter. The information that you provide will help direct the design decisions on this corridor. Please take 5 minutes to share your feedback with the project team.

1.About You

First and Last Name (optional)

Zip Code

Email Address

2.How would you like to participate?

Select all that apply.

Be added to the email list

Fill out surveys and input gathering forms online

Attend public meetings

Join the Community Advisory Group (CAG). This is a volunteer group that helps guide the process and provides input on the project design.

Other (please specify)

3.This is a project to create recreational, social, and/or open green space in Pilsen and Little Village. Are there any parks, trails, and other public spaces located in Chicago (or other cities) that you would like the project team to consider as inspiration?

If yes, please include the location and why you like it.

5.Do you have any additional comments for the project team?

Please consider sharing thoughts on:

Environmental impacts, housing, or business interests
Opportunities to improve access to existing recreational facilities or active transportation spaces
Community assets to preserve (parks, schools, cultural sites, etc.)
Advantages or disadvantages of expanding public open space in Pilsen
Other impacts of creating city-owned trails, public spaces (community gentrification/displacement, mobility for children and seniors, safety in public, etc.)