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.
*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
$6,750,000
$0
$0
$6,750,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Bolingbrook Park-n-Ride
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project will provide for improvements at the Bolingbrook Park-n-Ride
*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.
Improvements to Transportation and Transfer Facilities
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Improve Passenger Facilities
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Improve Passenger Facilities - Fabrication of a new Ventra machine for the O'Hare multimodal facility in 2021. Future renovations are being evaluated for Burr Ridge & Hillside Park-n-Rides, Chicago Heights Transfer Center, Riverdale Bus Turnaround, and Gurnee Mills Transportation Center.
*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
$120,000
$0
$0
$120,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Joliet Gateway Center - Bus Stop Improvements
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The City of Joliet is redeveloping the existing publicly owned Joliet Union Depot and nearby publicproperties as a Multi-Modal Transportation Center to be owned by the City. As part of this redevelopmentthe City of Joliet has partnered with Pace to construct a new Bus Station and turn-around for public andinter-city transit which will include parking improvements and the construction of new vehicular andpedestrian access and circulation system. The new Bus Station is south of New Street, north of MarionStreet and west of the BNSF/Union Pacific Railroad. The bus station will have 13 berths, with Pacehaving exclusive use of 11 berths, passenger loading islands with canopies and shelters, signage andlandscaping. There will also be a widening of the St. Louis Street, Pace bus operator and public toilets ata location immediately northeast of the existing Pace Heritage Division garage, and ADA accessiblesidewalks.
*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
$9,509,500
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The City of Joliet and Pace entered into an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement for this project. The overall Joliet Gateway Terminal project is being managed by the City of Joliet. The City of Joliet prepared 100% design and bid the larger Intermodal Transportation Project, of which the Bus Turnaround Component is a part of. A construction contract was awarded, notice to proceed was issued in February, and construction began in March. Substantial completion and beneficial occupancy for the depot building was achieved in December 2021, after a walk?through inspection of depot building. The Scott Street pedestrian tunnel was completed in April 2022. Punch list items on building, passenger platforms and site landscaping were completed in June 2022.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Harvey Transportation Center - Pace
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Pace is partnering with Metra, the City of Harvey, and IDOT with the intent to move the transportation center and combine it with the Metra station.The elements of the construction may include pavement, lighting, platforms, shelters, restrooms, structures and systems and may have a taxi release area to create a multimodal facility.
*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
$30,850,000
$0
$0
$30,850,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
IBS Replacement & Onboard Digital Screens
Bus
$0
$0
$32,150,000
$32,150,000
Equipment for bus tracking, communications, and data
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Intelligent Bus System (IBS)
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Intelligent Bus System - Project includes replacement Automatic Passenger Counter equipment (450), routers (600), Apollo cameras (650), IBS servers (8) & software, Storage Area Networks (2), dispatch radios (22), mobile radios (70), Integrated Vehicle Logic Unit Mobile Data Terminals (800), Tate data radios (800), Motorola voice radios (800), and data tower Radio Network Controller equipment (11).
*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
$2,250,000
$0
$0
$2,250,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$2,875,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Pace continued activities on this project during this reporting period. This project is for the automatic passenger counters on fixed route buses. Pace is working on a change order for finalized installation quantities.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Pace
Paratransit Vehicles - Expansion
Bus
$0
$0
$13,000,000
$13,000,000
New Dial-a-Ride and ADA vehicles for aging population
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Pace
Pedestrian Infrastructure/Shelters/Signs
Bus
$0
$0
$30,500,000
$30,500,000
Shelters, pedestrian access, and completion of conversion to posted stops
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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2021 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Bus Stop Shelters - Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.
*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
$1,330,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Activities continued working with the vendor for a new large delivery of new and replacement shelters expected in fall 2024. Solicitation for the new concrete pads is going back out to procurement due to issue with bids. Additional site assignments are pending are pending for new concrete pads.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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2021 - Bus Tracker Signs
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Bus Tracker Signs - Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new locations.
*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
$600,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Activities continued related to the real time signs installed at various transit centers along the Pulse Milwaukee Line with various details on the specifics of screen size. Activity for the real time bus information signage and electrical connections was completed during this reporting period.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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2020 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.
*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
$1,550,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Activities continued working with the vendor for a new large delivery of new and replacement shelters expected in fall 2024. Solicitation for the new concrete pads is going back out to procurement due to issue with bids. Additional site assignments are pending are pending for new concrete pads.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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2020 - Bus Tracker Signs
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new locations.
*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
$750,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Activity for this project continued in this reporting period with real time bus information signage and electrical connections installed. Additional signs will be installed using other PAYGO funding for additional signs. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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2022 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Bus Stop Shelters - Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.
*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
$1,125,000
$0
$0
$1,125,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$1,125,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Activities continued working with the vendor for a new large delivery of new and replacement shelters expected in fall 2024. Solicitation for the new concrete pads is going back out to procurement due to issue with bids. Additional site assignments are pending are pending for new concrete pads.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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2022 - Bus Tracker Signs
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Bus Tracker Signs - Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new locations.
*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
$425,000
$0
$0
$425,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$425,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Activities continued related to the real time signs installed at various transit centers along the Pulse Milwaukee Line with various details on the specifics of screen size. Concurrently, real time bus information signage and electrical connections continued for various project elements. Permitting was approved in this reporting period. Installation and invoicing continue as well.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Pace
Uncategorized Projects - Pace
Bus
$0
$0
$0
$0
These are a miscellaneous set of Capital projects undertaken by Pace
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Vision Plan Implementation Study
N/A
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Vision Plan Implementation Study - Consulting services to include a system-wide market analysis and proposed service restructuring plan that will address the goals and objectives of Pace’s Driving Innovation Strategic Vision Plan.
*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
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$1,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Transit Asset Management
N/A
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Transit Asset Management - Consulting services for TAM Plan updates, including condition assessments of Pace 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
$400,000
$0
$0
$400,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Unanticipated Capital
N/A
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Contingency funding for existing projects or small new projects
*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
$3,000,000
$0
$0
$3,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
Vanpool Vehicles - Replacement
Bus
$0
$0
$12,640,000
$12,640,000
Replacement of vans reaching useful life
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Purchase 7-passenger Vanpool Vehicles
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Vanpool Vehicles - Pace plans to purchase 164 replacement 17'-20' vans including associated equipment and services (Buy America audit and inspections) for vanpool services.
*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
$13,899,800
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The vans will be utilized in the six county Pace service area. To date a total of 25 vans have been ordered, all have been received. Pace has executed a contract to install OEM passenger running boards on the first order of 25 vans. All the running boards have been installed and are in the active fleet. Pace continued to work on an action plan for ordering more vehicles based on projected needs under a separate contract. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Pace
ADA Regional Paratransit Program
Bus
$0
$0
$394,034,000
$394,034,000
Replacement of vehicles and radio systems for existing program. New vehicles, transfer locations and maintenance facilities for direct Pace ownership of assets for ADA service within City of Chicago
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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ADA Technology Upgrades and Transfer Centers
Systemwide
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Regional ADA Paratransit Communication Technology and Transfer Locations - Projects include upgrades to the Trapeze software, TripCheck online booking and tracking, TripCheck Interactive Voice Response phone system, text/email notifications, and Ventra integration. In areas with frequent transfers, funding will be used to purchase land, build facilities, and provide amenities for riders. Pace has identified a location that is adjacent to the Northwest Transportation Center in Schaumburg that is planned to be the first of these transfer locations.
*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
$20,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Construction at the Northwest Transportation Center ADA Transfer Facility is ongoing. The contractor completed the underground sewer and drainage structure installation. Site work is ongoing with installation of a concrete block wall along the new bus driveway as well as grading for the parking lot and the new bus driveway. Progress continues on the implementation of various technology enhancement projects. The first two phases of the Taxi Access Program have been completed and the vendor is currently working on the third phase. Activity continues on two phases of Trapeze technology enhancements to Pace’s Trapeze paratransit scheduling system.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Pace
Support Equipment/Non-Revenue Vehicles
Bus
$0
$0
$22,450,000
$22,450,000
Facility and system maintenance equipment and vehicles
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Support Equipment - Non-Revenue Vehicles
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Support Equipment/Non-Revenue Vehicles - Projects in 2021 include the purchase of 18 compact SUVs and one minivan with wheelchair ramp.
*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
$400,000
$0
$0
$400,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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CTA
Bus Garage Improvements
Bus
$0
$0
$248,090,000
$248,090,000
Provide repairs at bus maintenance garages and shops
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Improve Facilities - Electric Bus Program Planning
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
CTA has committed to a full electrification of the bus fleet by 2040, providing significant air quality improvements to the region and the immediate vicinity of the garage facilities. To implement the program, the garages will need to be converted to allow for routing servicing / charging of the buses as well as new maintenance requirements. The work will generally involve significant electrical upgrades, installation of charger infrastructure, and general updates to the facility to support the conversion to an electric fleet.The primary locations for the electric charger upgrades will be within all of the CTA bus garages. Secondary locations will be on route charging at major terminals to support the longer bus routes. A study is ongoing to recommend network options and charging requirements. Additionally, load flow studies will be required at all of the garages to properly determine the specific charging needs.
*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
$44,599,730
$0
$0
$44,599,730
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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North Park Garage – Building Demolition
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will cover the building demolition and site restoration of 5323 N. Kedzie.
*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
$177,485
$0
$0
$177,485
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Bus Hoist Replacement Program
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will support an updated assessment of the bus hoists to determine which may need replacement, as well as design and construction for those locations.This funding will provide for the purchase and installation of bus hoists at five CTA bus garages.
*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.
