Regional Capital Program

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.

Detailed analysis of the capital evaluation metrics is included in the Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program

Read more about RTA’s capital programming activities here.

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.

Agency Priority Project Sort descending Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding 10 Year Funding Needed 10 Year Unfunded Need
+ Metra Chicago Union Station Improvements Rail $1,000,000 $15,700,000 $549,675,000 $533,975,000

Implementation of key projects benefiting commuters using Chicago Union Station

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Chicago Union Station Concourse Reconstruction Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $1,000,000 $15,000,000

Project Details

Description
This project will support the Amtrak-led effort to complete the Final Design phase work and the eventual construction phase to reconstruct the Chicago Union Station (CUS) Concourse. Metra and Amtrak collaborate to maintain and improve CUS and the facilities within the terminal. Project funds will provide Metra’s local matching funding commitment to Amtrak’s project.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $14,000,000 $14,000,000
State $0 $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $14,000,000 $17,000,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Chicago Union Station Interlockers Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project involves the modernization and upgrading of outmoded interlockings at the north and south ends of Chicago Union Station (CUS). The project will include, but not be limited to, new rail, ties, ballast cleaning or replacement, upgrades to signal infrastructure, replacement of switches and components, and other related work as needed. Amtrak contributes funds towards a portion of the project work.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $8,500,000 $0 $0 $8,500,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$13,096,850
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Amtrak identified scope of work for 2023 and has executed with Metra a Fixed Facility Agreement to complete the project. The project has started where Amtrak began the replacement and upgrades of switches, signal and rail at Harrison St and Taylor St of the North and South end of CUS.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Crew Facilities Chicago Union Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $700,000

Project Details

Description
Remodeling of the Chicago Union Station Crew Facility will provide adequate female staff locker, shower, toilet, and bunk facilities. The remodel will also upgrade the male staff locker, shower, toilet, and bunk facilities. The remodel will also revise the mechanical systems to provide the required ventilation, which has been an issue in the facility. Finally, the remodel will improve lighting in the facilities and confirm life safety systems meet the applicable building codes.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $700,000 $700,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $700,000 $700,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Pace Community Vehicles - Expansion Bus $0 $0 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

New Community and Call-n-Ride vehicles

+ Pace Community Vehicles - Replacement Bus $0 $0 $17,955,000 $17,955,000

Replacement of buses reaching useful life

+ Pace Construct New Support Facilities Bus $0 $66,827,687 $0 $0

Add needed capacity for bus maintenance and storage

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ New I-55 Garage - Plainfield Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Plainfield Garage - Completion of construction of a new 189,000 square foot bus storage and maintenance facility in Plainfield, housing up to 130 buses with 12 maintenance bays and administrative offices. Pace has executed an I.G.A. with Northern Builders and the village of Plainfield to construct the project.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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
$55,385,593
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Construction of the facility has been completed in September 2022. Pace received the occupancy permit and the facility operations as well as bus service started in October 2022. Pace added an additional phase to the project to include an electric bus charger and electric car chargers, as well as procurement of various furniture and equipment for the facility and offices. This last phase of the project has reached substantial completion in April 2023. This project is currently in close out.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ New Northwest Garage - Wheeling Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Northwest Wheeling Garage - Completion of the renovation of a 430,000 square feet bus storage and maintenance facility in Wheeling that will replace Pace's Northwest Division garage in Des Plaines. This CNG fueling facility will house approximately 133 buses with 17 maintenance bays and administrative offices.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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
$81,129,563
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Pace has entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Wheeling. The improvements to Old Willow Road have been completed. The initial design has been finalized. The project is in the process of being re-scoped to add the electrification component. The design will be updated once Pace’s electrification study is completed to include the additional scope of work.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ River Division Electrification/Expansion Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $66,827,687 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project is for architectural and engineering services that will provide pre-design services, geotechnical engineering, land surveys, traffic studies, existing facilities testing and evaluation and feasibility studies. It will also include design and construction administration, inspections and project oversight. Pace intends to expand and improve its existing River Division bus garage onto newly acquired property south of the existing garage. It will be designed to accommodate storage, servicing,maintenance, and associated program areas for an additional 75 buses, 26 paratransit and 6 nonrevenue vehicles in addition to other improvements to modernize the existing facility. Once the A/E design is completed, construction will follow.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $66,827,687 $66,827,687
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $66,827,687 $66,827,687

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$36,110,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Pace has entered into a contract for Architectural and Engineering services for pre-design and design services. The contractor completed the pre-design activities, and final pre-design report was submitted to Pace. The adjacent property acquisition has been completed. Pace is undertaking an electrification study that will inform the design changes needed to make this facility compatible with an electric bus fleet. The design activities are currently on hold pending the recommendations from this study. Pace will need to revise the initial 30% design to incorporate future electrification components before activities resume with the designer.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ South Campus Project - Markham Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project will provide for construction, project management oversight, project administration, and any associated equipment and services for the Pace South Campus project. New facilities will be built on a 22-acre site that is situated next door to Pace’s South Division (2107 W. 163rd Place) Garage in Markham, Illinois, which is already owned by Pace. The purpose of this project is to consolidate certain operational functions currently operating at each garage into one location.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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
$36,916,905
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
The Notice to Proceed for construction has been issued in January 2022. Construction activities are in progress. ComEd replaced the transformer and provided a supply to the Acceptance Facility. The delayed office building AC switchgear was delivered early and the contractor and Pace are working on a timeframe for setting and installing it.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Critical Needs at CTA Facilities System $0 $10,000,000 $118,533,935 $108,533,935

Roof and other upgrades to maintenance facilities

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Facilities Critical Needs Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $10,000,000

Project Details

Description
Address the most immediate critical needs at CTA facilities systemwide to enable their safe and reliable operation.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $10,578,000 $0 $10,000,000 $20,578,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Facilities Critical Needs - Forest Glen Building Demolition Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
The purpose of this project is to eliminate building maintenance costs and security liabilities to CTA associated with the vacant buildings at the Forest Glen Bus Garage (located at 5353 W. Armstrong Avenue and 5601 N. Elston Avenue), as well as to provide additional capacity for bus parking at the Forest Glen Bus Garage. The project scope includes demolition of the buildings at 5353 W. Armstrong Avenue, 5601 N. Elston Avenue, and the existing salt shed (all currently owned by the CTA).
Funding Amounts by Source
*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
$7,366,852
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Both of the vacant buildings have been demolished and the debris has been removed from the site. Fencing has been installed around the vacant lot. This project was significantly delayed due to the extensive environmental abatement process that was not initially anticipated. Final invoicing related to this process is outstanding. This is the final report on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Facilities Critical Needs - Kedzie Bus Garage Façade Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
The project will retain a DoR firm to complete a comprehensive assessment of the structure’s exterior envelope to develop remediation and/or replacement plans for concerns regarding the exterior brick veneer delaminating from the backing block. The work will include detailing for caulking, flashing, or other treatments to prevent future similar issues from occurring due to water infiltration. Construction will repair portions of the brick that have fallen from the structure and other repairs to prevent recurrence of the failure.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $1,875,813 $0 $0 $1,875,813

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$6,596,514
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
The design for the project has been completed. Notice to Proceed for construction was issued in February 2023. The general contractor is working on submittals and mobilizing for field work.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA CTA OFPS - Equipment (Lease) - VENTRA System $82,990,931 $82,990,931 $141,675,000 $58,684,069

Support the VENTRA System

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ CTA Open Fare Payment System - Equipment (Lease) - VENTRA Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
CTA Open Fare Payment System - Equipment (Lease) - VENTRA: funds will provide in part for the principal and interest of the agreement need for the Open Fare Standard equipment, hardware, and software costs.The contractor (Cubic) costs including, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to design, build, finance, operate, maintain, repair and replace the equipment, the software and the Open Standards Fare System, and provide the Services, in accordance with the specifications and performance at the service levels and perform any other obligations pursuant to this Agreement.The capital share of the annual Base component cost is $15 million which provides for necessary design, testing, purchase and installation of assets such as the following: Ventra Vending Machines, Mobile Data Validators (readers), Driver Terminal Displays, retail terminals, and B26all software applications, and back-end hardware.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $30,000,000 $0 $0 $30,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$60,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
This project is for the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 annual equipment lease. The annual 2023 payments for the equipment lease began and will continue to make payments.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Ventra 3.0 Upgrade Support Facilities & Equipment System $82,990,931 $82,990,931

Project Details

Description
Funding will provide for the complete overhaul of the Open Standards Fare System (OSFS), called Ventra. This will be the first major overhaul of this complex technology tool in nearly 10 years. The Ventra system was initially launched in 2013/2014 and since that time, fare collection technology has drastically improved, due in large part of the Ventra system. The Ventra upgrade or Ventra 3 project will move CTA, Pace and Metra onto a modern, open architecture platform that harnesses technology enhancements and fare system advancements from the past ten years.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $82,990,931 $0 $82,990,931
Total $0 $82,990,931 $0 $82,990,931

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Electric Bus Infrastructure Program Bus $24,610,000 $157,610,000 $330,287,270 $172,677,270

Electric bus infrastructure upgrades necessary to begin transition to electrify CTA's bus service. Full electric conversion of Chicago and 103rd Garages, Chargers installation, and 95th Substation upgrades.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ 95th Street Terminal Electrification Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $7,600,000 $7,600,000

Project Details

Description
Project will install bus charging equipment at the 95th Street Terminal with associated electrical upgrades at the 95th Street rail traction power substation to support the equipment.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $7,600,000 $0 $7,600,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $25,000,000 $7,600,000 $0 $32,600,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Bus Garage Electricfication - Chicago Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $17,010,000 $17,010,000

Project Details

Description
The project will provide for the necessary electrical, communications, and life safety system modernization at the Chicago Bus Garage to support the ongoing fleet conversion. This is a share of funding necessary for full upgrade to modify the Chicago Avenue bus garage. When engineering assessment and design criteria are complete, construction work can proceed with the first of CTA system bus garages. Order of magnitude estimate for Chicago Garage work is $100.0M, complete estimate will come from the engineering assessment.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $17,010,000 $0 $17,010,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $28,573,334 $17,010,000 $0 $45,583,334

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Bus Garage Electrification - 103rd Garage Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $133,000,000

Project Details

Description
Provides funds for the design and construction for the full electrification of the 103rd Street Bus Garage as part of the e-Bus implementation.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $133,000,000 $133,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $133,000,000 $133,000,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Elevated Track and Structure Systemwide Rail $9,595,891 $38,383,564 $380,000,000 $341,616,436

Preform elevated track and structure maintenance activities to keep the fleet in a state of good repair.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ 2020 - Elevated Track and Structure Maintenance Systemwide Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Elevated Track and Structure Systemwide - Funding will be targeted at preventive maintenance projects for various Infrastructure units such as Track, Structure and Power. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace asset components in order to maintain the working life of rail system, specific component campaign work is conducted. Capital maintenance work is targeted at the following areas: Elevated Track and Structure - repair/rehabilitate track and structure elements in order to eliminate slow zones and upgrade the right-of-way along the elevated structure throughout the rail system. Traction Power Substations - program that repairs and upgrades equipment at various traction power substations currently in service. Tactical upgrades correct deficiencies and avoid service reductions due to failure and overload of aging equipment. Third Rail and Heavy Traction Power Cables - Preventive maintenance work is performed where necessary to repair/replace heavy traction power cables that feed the third rail along the tracks currently in service at various locations throughout the rail system. Rail Signal Systems - Program provides for signal equipment repair along the rail right-of-way, signal equipment on rail cars, and the reconstruction of electronic components of the signal system, including relays and circuit boards. As necessary dedicated small renewals and system modifications are also completed. All work is planned/performed to maintain the asset(s) in proper working order through its quarter life cycle, while a more extensive rehabilitation is planned at the mid-life of the asset.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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
$38,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Track and structure work was completed, and final billing remains. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2021 - Elevated Track and Structure Maintenance Systemwide Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Elevated Track and Structure Systemwide - Funding will be targeted at preventive maintenance projects for various Infrastructure units such as Track, Structure and Power. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace asset components in order to maintain the working life of rail system, specific component campaign work is conducted. Capital maintenance work is targeted at the following areas: Elevated Track and Structure - repair/rehabilitate track and structure elements in order to eliminate slow zones and upgrade the right-of-way along the elevated structure throughout the rail system. Traction Power Substations - program that repairs and upgrades equipment at various traction power substations currently in service. Tactical upgrades correct deficiencies and avoid service reductions due to failure and overload of aging equipment. Third Rail and Heavy Traction Power Cables - Preventive maintenance work is performed where necessary to repair/replace heavy traction power cables that feed the third rail along the tracks currently in service at various locations throughout the rail system. Rail Signal Systems - Program provides for signal equipment repair along the rail right-of-way, signal equipment on rail cars, and the reconstruction of electronic components of the signal system, including relays and circuit boards. As necessary dedicated small renewals and system modifications are also completed. All work is planned/performed to maintain the asset(s) in proper working order through its quarter life cycle, while a more extensive rehabilitation is planned at the mid-life of the asset.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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
$38,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Track and structure improvements for this project were completed in this reporting period. Major elements included, but were not limited to, ironworkers; track, signal and utilities work. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2022 - Elevated Track and Structure Maintenance Systemwide Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Elevated Track and Structure Systemwide - Funding will be targeted at preventive maintenance projects for various Infrastructure units such as Track, Structure and Power. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace asset components in order to maintain the working life of rail system, specific component campaign work is conducted. Capital maintenance work is targeted at the following areas: Elevated Track and Structure - repair/rehabilitate track and structure elements in order to eliminate slow zones and upgrade the right-of-way along the elevated structure throughout the rail system. Traction Power Substations - program that repairs and upgrades equipment at various traction power substations currently in service. Tactical upgrades correct deficiencies and avoid service reductions due to failure and overload of aging equipment. Third Rail and Heavy Traction Power Cables - Preventive maintenance work is performed where necessary to repair/replace heavy traction power cables that feed the third rail along the tracks currently in service at various locations throughout the rail system. Rail Signal Systems - Program provides for signal equipment repair along the rail right-of-way, signal equipment on rail cars, and the reconstruction of electronic components of the signal system, including relays and circuit boards. As necessary dedicated small renewals and system modifications are also completed. All work is planned/performed to maintain the asset(s) in proper working order through its quarter life cycle, while a more extensive rehabilitation is planned at the mid-life of the asset.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $38,000,000 $0 $0 $38,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$38,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Track and structure improvements ongoing. Major elements include, but are not limited to, ironworkers; track, signal and utilities work. CTA purchasing is continuing to work on obtaining more materials for the project and continue to submit contract documentation for approval.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2023 - Elevated Track and Structure Maintenance Systemwide Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Elevated Track and Structure Systemwide - Funding will be targeted at preventive maintenance projects for various Infrastructure units such as Track, Structure and Power. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace asset components in order to maintain the working life of rail system, specific component campaign work is conducted. Capital maintenance work is targeted at the following areas:Elevated Track and Structure - repair/rehabilitate track and structure elements in order to eliminate slow zones and upgrade the right-of-way along the elevated structure throughout the rail system.Traction Power Substations - program that repairs and upgrades equipment at various traction power substations currently in service. Tactical upgrades correct deficiencies and avoid service reductions due to failure and overload of aging equipment. Third Rail and Heavy Traction Power Cables - Preventive maintenance work is performed where necessary to repair/replace heavy traction power cables that feed the third rail along the tracks currently in service at various locations throughout the rail system. Rail Signal Systems - Program provides for signal equipment repair along the rail right-of-way, signal equipment on rail cars, and the reconstruction of electronic components of the signal system, including relays and circuit boards. As necessary dedicated small renewals and system modifications are also completed. All work is planned/performed to maintain the asset(s) in proper working order through its quarter life cycle, while a more extensive rehabilitation is planned at the mid-life of the asset.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $38,000,000 $0 $0 $38,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$38,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Track and structure improvements ongoing. Major elements include, but are not limited to, ironworkers; track, signal and utilities work.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2024 - Elevated Track and Structure Maintenance Systemwide Track & Structure Rail $9,595,891 $38,383,564

Project Details

Description
Funding will be targeted at preventive maintenance projects for various Infrastructure units such as Track, Structure and Power. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace asset components in order to maintain the working life of rail system, specific component campaign work is conducted. Capital maintenance work is targeted at the following areas: Elevated Track and Structure - repair/rehabilitate track and structure elements in order to eliminate slow zones and upgrade the right-of-way along the elevated structure throughout the rail system. Traction Power Substations - program that repairs and upgrades equipment at various traction power substations currently in service. Tactical upgrades correct deficiencies and avoid service reductions due to failure and overload of aging equipment. Third Rail and Heavy Traction Power Cables - Preventive maintenance work is performed where necessary to repair/replace heavy traction power cables that feed the third rail along the tracks currently in service at various locations throughout the rail system. Rail Signal Systems - Program provides for signal equipment repair along the rail right-of-way, signal equipment on rail cars, and the reconstruction of electronic components of the signal system, including relays and circuit boards. As necessary dedicated small renewals and system modifications are also completed. All work is planned/performed to maintain the asset(s) in proper working order through its quarter life cycle, while a more extensive rehabilitation is planned at the mid-life of the asset.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $9,595,891 $28,787,673 $38,383,564
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $9,595,891 $28,787,673 $38,383,564

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Pace Farebox System Bus $0 $0 $0 $0

Replace fareboxes that are over 20-years old

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Farebox System Replacement Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Farebox System Replacement - Over 700 fareboxes on Pace fixed route buses will be replaced, with prior PAYGO funding of $7.5M from 2020 included.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $3,079,344 $0 $0 $3,079,344

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$7,500,000
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
All of the fareboxes were installed on the garages and the project is considered substantially complete. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Farebox System System $23,811,109 $23,811,109 $35,301,259 $11,490,150

The new farebox system will replace the current 37-year-old obsolete system and associated infrastructure with a modern bus farebox collection process.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Farebox Replacement Support Facilities & Equipment System $23,811,109 $23,811,109

Project Details

Description
The new Farebox system will reduce in-service defects, improve network security by upgrading the data reporting system, reduce counterfeit bill transactions, and improve the efficiency of portable farebox operations for special events, while providing a more accurate location and complete ridership data picture of cash- paying customers.
Funding Amounts by Source
*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 $23,811,109 $0 $23,811,109
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $6,154,321 $23,811,109 $0 $29,965,430

Last Updated 12.14.2023