By Ed Semmler, South Bend Tribune; September 8, 2020
The idea of getting to Chicago faster on the South Shore Line has taken another step toward reality with a $50.6 million boost from the Federal Transit Administration.
The FTA’s recent announcement is tantamount to an advance on the roughly 40% contribution the federal government will ultimately make to the estimated $460 million project, which was unveiled to the public about four years ago.