Big Timber Road Metra Station — Local services in Elgin

Back in the summer of '05, I walked here from the corner of Lake St and Bartlett Rd. If I recall, it was about a 13 mile walk. People thought I was nuts for doing it, but I stayed hydrated with a bottle of red flavored soda. Purchased the red soda at the Walgreens at Bartlett Rd and Irving Park Rd. Got a nasty sunburn as a souvenir. Once I arrived at BIG TIMBER, I rode the train back...

They really need a marquee that informs passengers what side of the platform the train departs. Especially during morning commutes. If the earlier train is leaving from the far side track and there is a train parked in the near side track the passenger has no way of knowing unless you want to walk half way...

App for parking told me repeatedly there were no available spots when hundreds were open. Had to get coins to feed machine and by then missed train. Next was two hours later. Also...