In May 2014, the South Shore Line adopted a 20-year Strategic Business Plan. This Plan details proposed improvements to the South Shore Line traveling approximately 28 miles through Lake, Porter and La Porte Counties, and the communities of Gary, Portage, Ogden Dunes, Dune Acres, Beverly Shores, Pines and Michigan City, Indiana. The project reached completion in May 2024. The project’s main component was to add a second track to the single track route, and move the street-running tracks along 10th and 11th Streets in Michigan City. This has allowed the SSL to add 14 weekday trains for more frequent service, reduce delays and improve travel times beginning in May 2024.