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Bi-State outlines station design and operations options for potential Geneseo stop
Summary
Bi-State presentation described a range of station types and operational models (Amtrak, Metra, other operators), noting lower-cost kiosk-style stations and online or kiosk ticketing as options for a Geneseo stop.
The Bi-State presenter described a range of station designs and operational options for a potential Geneseo stop, including lower-cost kiosk-style facilities and arrangements with operators such as Amtrak or Metra. "Some of those are more like clear building kind of kiosks ... and a lot of them now, you buy your tickets online or you can actually buy tickets from a kiosk," the presenter said while describing station types and ticketing options.
Denise said local negotiation with operators would shape how the station functions and how much the city might invest in facilities. She urged the council to consider operations and maintenance implications as the funding picture and design progress evolve.
