Capital programming is a core function of the RTA. RTA and the Service Boards have worked to articulate as well as advance a capital strategy for transit projects in the Chicagoland region.
Priority Projects have been identified by the Service Boards. These priority projects are updated on an annual basis. This page shows details about the funding for each priority project.
The 2024-2028 5-Year Regional Capital Program includes over 250 projects that are advancing many of these Priority Projects. The capital projects are shown in the table below, organized by Priority Project and can also be seen in a mapped form on the RTA Capital Projects Dashboard. Each project listing shows the amount of funding programmed in the 2024-2028 Regional Capital Program. Beginning with the 2024-2028 Capital Program, projects are evaluated based on 15 measures which were identified in the new Regional Transit Strategic Plan, Transit is the Answer. All projects in the 2024-2028 program show the detailed evaluations in this site.
The metrics include evaluations of Equity and Accessibility which are used in the performance-based allocation process. The region has committed to dedicating 20% of programmed funds to projects that fulfill the regional goals of improving equity and accessibility for 2025 and beyond as a part of the new performance-based capital allocation process
The Service Boards have met and exceeded the 20% goal for the 2025-2028 budget years.
Project Management Oversite (PMO) data is provided for projects that are being actively monitored by the PMO group. Data included current activities, start and end date and budget and schedule status. The following page has a full list of active PMO projects.
Replace Signal System for Ravenswood (Brown), Evanston (Purple), Skokie (Yellow), and Lake (Green) branches.
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CTA
Rail Yard Improvements
Rail
$0
$0
$259,324,412
$259,324,412
Improvements to CTA Rail Yards
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Rail Facilities (Yards)
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide for the upgrades to be made to the rail yard system infrastructure including track and associated components, fire suppression, and lighting. Other facility deficiencies will be address including but not limited to: boilers, trash collection systems, roofs, windows, pavement replacement, rail hoist replacement, inspection pit rehabilitation, roof replacements, and heating and ventilation air conditioning systems. Overall this project will allow CTA to address multiple state of good repair needs at rail yard facilities.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$7,900,000
$0
$0
$7,900,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Rail Facilities - Des Plaines Yard
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The Rail Facilities State of Good Repair Program focuses on critical improvements at CTA rail yards, which include improvements to the yard infrastructure itself (ties, rail, fasteners, ballast, contact rail etc.) as well as the yard fire suppression systems and lighting. The Des Plaines Yard project will include the reconstruction and reconfiguration of the inner and outer lead tracks, including associated special trackwork. Replacement and reconfiguration of the special trackwork in the east yard storage, including the road crossings to the yard shops will also be completed.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$22,858,137
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The design for this project has been completed in December 2022. CTA developed a procurement package for construction and it is currently out for bid.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Facilities Critical Needs ? Harlem Yard Water Tower Demolition
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Demolotion of the Harlem Water Tower at the Harlem Yard.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,869,867
$0
$0
$2,869,867
Last Updated 03.15.2023
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Metra
Zero-Emissions Locomotives and Trainsets
Rail
$0
$78,604,137
$320,250,000
$241,645,863
Metra's investment in innovative, cleaner energy locomotives will procure multiple-unit car that produce zero mobile emissions without the need for wayside power.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Zero-Emissions Locomotives
Rolling Stock
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Metra investment in innovative, cleaner energy locomotives will be funded in part by this project which will procure locomotives that produce zero mobile emissions. This multi-year, multi-phase project will acquire state-of-the-art technologies and pilot their performance capabilities given Metra’s track profile and the Chicago region’s inclement weather patterns. Metra estimates that replacing one old diesel locomotive with a zero-emission locomotive will reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by more than 30 tons per year, thus significantly reducing the agency’s greenhouse gas footprint and greatly improving air quality in the region. Funds programmed in 2022 will finance engineering and design services for yard facilities to prepare for the new technology.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$15,750,000
$0
$0
$15,750,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$15,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Metra put the bid on the street in May 2022 and Metra continues to work on the procurement activities for this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Zero-Emissions Trainsets
Rolling Stock
Rail
$0
$78,604,137
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Metra's investment in innovative, cleaner energy locomotives will be funded in part by this project which will procure multiple-unit car that produce zero mobile emissions. This multi-year, multi-phase project will acquire battery-electric trainsets. Metra will be among the first passenger rail transit agencies to purchase and operate self-propelled trainsets that will not require the construction and maintenance of wayside power. Metra estimates that replacing one old diesel locomotive with a zero-emission locomotive will reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by more than 30 tons per year, thus significantly reducing the agency’s greenhouse gas footprint and greatly improving air quality in the region.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$29,024,137
$29,024,137
State
$0
$0
$49,580,000
$49,580,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$78,604,137
$78,604,137
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$15,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Metra put the bid on the street in May 2022 and Metra continues to work on the procurement activities for this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Metra
Rock Island Intercity Improvements (RI3)
Rail
$0
$13,500,000
$971,250,000
$957,750,000
Infrastructure improvements to support enhance service, additional capacity, rerouting the SWS and Amtrak trains bound for St. Louis and Texas.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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CREATE - P2 Rock Island District Connection
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project will provide engineering for the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) that will relieve rail congestion by separating freight and passenger rail lines. Bottlenecks will be eliminated, and train idling will be reduced.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$23,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
This project is currently in design. The 60% design has been completed. Design development activities continue to progress to 90% design. Procurement process for Rightof- Way acquisition is ongoing.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rock Island Connection and 3rd track
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Establish a new 3rd main on the Rock Island Line. The project study limits shall be from MP 0.0 (LaSalle Station) to MP 10.5 (Gresham Jct.). The new 3rd main is anticipated to extend from the new 16th Interlocking at MP 1.0 presently in design to the new CREATE P2 Interlocking at CP 74th. It is also anticpated that a new crossover will be required at Gresham to faciliate train movement into and out of the new 3rd main.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$11,300,000
$0
$0
$11,300,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$11,300,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The preliminary engineering for this project has started. The NEPA Scope-of-Work (SOW) was advertised in October 2022. Survey work started first week of October 2022. NEPA activities are progressing.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rock Island Intercity Improvements (RI3)
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$13,500,000
Project Details
Description
This project will establish a new 3rd main line track on the Rock Island (RI) Line and various improvements between the LaSalle Street and Joliet terminals. The new 3rd main line track is anticipated to extend from the new 16th Interlocking at MP 1.0 to the new CREATE P2 Interlocking at CP 74th. The project may include but is not limited to new crossovers, the rehabilitation of bridges, reconstruction of retaining walls, modifications to existing stations, and other improvements to facilitate train movements onto the new 3rd main line track. This project may also include the extension of the 49th Street Yard, new yard facilities, and other improvements to increase the capacity of operations at the 49th Street Yard. Additional improvements include signaling and grade crossing improvements from Gresham to Joliet as well as an improved Joliet station platform for Metra and Amtrak use.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Metra
Station ADA Rehabilitations
Rail
$0
$4,545,000
$1,124,130,000
$1,119,585,000
Metra's plan to make every station accessible to all people, reguardless of their mobility needs.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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115th St. (Kensington) Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$1,300,000
Project Details
Description
The project purpose/objective is the rehabilitation/replacement of the Historic Kensington station on Metra's Metra Electric line. The station is located in Chicago’s Pullman community and while ADA accessible, is ready for modernization. The station will stay open during project construction, which will include a multi-phase rehabilitation. The project will be split into three distinct phases with the scope of work to include but not be limited to constructing a new boarding platform, a platform length canopy, two warming shelters, a climate controlled headhouse with an elevator, renovation of the depot, new signage and wayfinding. Site improvements may include but are not limited to resurfacing the parking lots, reconstructing sidewalks, installing ADA curb cuts, and other improvements to make the entrance pathways ADA-compliant.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Kedzie Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$465,000
Project Details
Description
The project will consist of the rehabilitation of the entire Kedzie station. This includes, but is not limited to, the rehabilitation of the platforms, canopy, staircases, retaining wall, guardrail, and station amenities (signs, lighting, bench, visual displays). The station will also be made ADA accessible through the addition of a compliant ramp or elevator to access the platform. The platform will also receive tactical striping for ADA accessibility.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$465,000
$465,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$465,000
$465,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Matteson Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$1,390,000
Project Details
Description
The project will rehabilitate the Matteson station and bring the station into ADA compliance. Improvements will include the replacement of all track-level station facilities with a new ADA-compliant station and improved Kiss & Ride facilities. The platform will be extended to accommodate 6-car trains along with a full-length canopy. The existing west entrance storefront, concrete platform stairs, headhouse, warming shelter, central and south windbreaks, light poles, and existing platform amenities will be demolished and reconstructed.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Riverdale Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$1,390,000
Project Details
Description
The rehabilitation of the 137th/Riverdale station facility will include the replacement of all track-level station facilities with a new ADA-compliant station and improved Kiss & Ride facilities. The platform will be extended to accommodate 6-car trains along with a full-length canopy. The north entrance will also be rebuilt along with the headhouse and gatehouse. Elevators will be added along with a new set of stairs at the south entrance.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Pace
Administration - Pace
Bus
$0
$0
$0
$0
Provide for program administration
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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2020 - Professional Project Management and Oversight Consulting Services
Contingencies and Administration
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Project Management for Priority Capital Projects - Consulting services to assist Pace in the successful delivery of priority capital projects funded by Rebuild Illinois.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$425,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
A contract was executed with STV Construction Inc. for project management consulting services. Task 1 involved a systems review of Pace's capital projects completion process and recommendations of industry best practices. The consultant completed the task order for this funding. This will be the final update of this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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2021/2022 - Professional Project Management and Oversight Consulting Services
Contingencies and Administration
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Project Management for Priority Capital Projects - Consulting services to assist Pace in the successful delivery of priority capital projects funded by Rebuild Illinois.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$1,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The contractor, STV, completed all the work under contract for PMO services Task Order #5, which included e-Builder administration, augmentation of Pace staff, and other consulting services. Final invoices remain and this will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Pace
Associated Capital Maintenance Items
Bus
$0
$0
$89,600,000
$89,600,000
Capital costs associated with the maintenance of buses
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Engine/Transmission Retrofits & Maintenance Capital
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Engine/Transmission Retrofits & Associated Capital - Replacement of engines and transmissions at a unit cost of $160,000 per bus and $8,000 per paratransit vehicle, and associated capital (radiator, pumps, alternator, filters, belts, compressors, coils, shafts, modules, clamps, heaters, turbochargers, etc.).
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,912,569
$0
$0
$5,912,569
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
Bus on Shoulder (BoS) Infrastructure
Bus
$0
$0
$17,025,000
$17,025,000
Passenger facilities for Bus on Shoulder service
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Pace
Charging Infrastructure
Bus
$0
$0
$36,000,000
$36,000,000
Charging infrastructure at garages to charge electric buses, including power supply lines, charging station equipment, and backup generators .
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Charging Infrastructure
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Maintenance of existing building structures, systems, asphalt/concrete, etc. Charging infrastructure at North, North Shore, and Southwest Divisions.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,500,000
$0
$0
$5,500,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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North Division Garage Improvements
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
These funds will be used to prepare the North Garage for Electirc buses.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
