(Chesterton, IN) - The South Shore Road commuter line is inviting the public to take part in a survey aimed at improving service in the future.

 

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which operates the railroad, has just begun strategic planning to help guide the service over the next 20 years.

 

According to NICTD officials, feedback from the public will help identify and rank current needs and areas for improvement.

 

Officials also want to hear from people not using the service to find out why and how they can be enticed into becoming future riders.

 

The railroad operates commuter trains running to and from Chicago and South Bend with stops in between in places like Michigan City.  The online survey open to the public through June 19 is available at  mysouthshoreline.com/public-survey-20-year-strategic-plan.