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.
Develop and refine CTA's capital programs for inclusion into five year regional Transportation Improvement Program. Provide support as required to finalize the current TIP. Analyze project proposals for potential inclusion in the Authority's Capital Program, presentations to the public, CTA Board and Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).
*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
$500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$125,000
$500,000
$625,000
Total
$1,463,226
$625,000
$2,500,000
$4,588,226
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Pace
Improve Passenger Facilities - Park-n-Ride Lots
Bus
$0
$0
$6,250,000
$6,250,000
Updates and repairs to Park-n-Ride lots
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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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.
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
$1,200,000
$0
$0
$1,200,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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I-55 Park-n-Rides
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
I-55 Park-n-Rides: A/E design and expansion of existing (Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Romeoville) and/or construction of new park-n-ride 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
$6,750,000
$0
$0
$6,750,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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CTA
Life-Extending Bus Overhaul 430 (1000 series)
Bus
$6,737,430
$6,737,430
$9,372,083
$2,634,653
Overhauls to maintain sufficient fleet until the first order of replacement buses is received
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Life Extending Bus Overhaul - 430 Standard (1000 Series)
Rolling Stock
Bus
$6,737,430
$6,737,430
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Life Extending Overhaul - Up to 430 Standard (1000 Series) - This project will overhaul the engine and other major sub-components to provide the minimal amount of work necessary to keep the fleet going. By end of FY2020 630 buses will have met their estimated 12 year life expectancy. This extension would extend the bus life by four years. The life extension for the 40 foot 1000-1629 New Flyer Bus is essential to keeping a majority of the CTA fleet running in optimal condition. The current fleet of 40 foot NF buses is over 1000 buses. This project is essential to meet availability requirements for CTA. These buses were purchased in 2006-2007 and this life extension is essential to maintaining peak availability requirements at all 7 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.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$6,737,430
$0
$6,737,430
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$25,100,429
$6,737,430
$0
$31,837,859
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$1,893,610
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The CTA Team drafted technical specs and project scope are under review as of this reporting period. The team completed testing the pilot Haldex air dryers on two buses and the buses were put back in service. The Team continues to complete the project independent cost estimate and release the updated specifications to the Purchasing Department to start the bid review/release process.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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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
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
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
Community Vehicles - Replacement
Bus
$0
$0
$17,955,000
$17,955,000
Replacement of buses reaching useful life
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CTA
Tactical Signal Improvements
Rail
$0
$0
$21,630,000
$21,630,000
State of Good Repair projects and replacing obsolete equipment on CTA rail signal system
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Tactical Traction Power (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures)
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
State of Good Repair projects and replacing obsolete equipment on CTA rail signal system
*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
$2,125,768
$0
$0
$2,125,768
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$10,293,685
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Permits for the project were received in the last reporting period. Currently, the General Contractor is submitting process plans for start of construction and mobilization on site. Delivery of onsite storage containers is ongoing. CTA is working with the contractor to start the first phase of the project, which is the electrical shop equipment relocation.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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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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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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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
Pace issued bids for construction of the pads and shelter installations and was awarded in this reporting period. Installation continues with this project where the previously ordered 10-15 shelters were received. The vendor will continue activities as assigned.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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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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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
Pace issued bids for construction of the pads and shelter installations and was awarded in this reporting period. Installation continues with this project where the previously ordered 10-15 shelters were received. The vendor will continue activities as assigned.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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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. Concurrently, real time bus information signage and electrical connections continued for various project elements. Permitting, installation, and invoicing continued as well.
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
$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, installation, and invoicing continued as well.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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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.
