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.
Security, Computer, Software, and Office Systems Upgrades
Bus
$2,513,505
$10,513,505
$31,936,495
$21,422,990
Upgrade systems to provide enhanced asset protection and business systems
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Computer Systems - Hardware & Software
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Computer Systems/Hardware & Software - Projects in 2021 include upgrades, licenses, and training for Hastus route-scheduling software, RideCheck ridership data software, ArcGIS software, and the Pace website. Procurement of digital screens for the interior of buses is also included.
*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
$1,100,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
This project is underway, and Pace executed a contract for redesigning Pace’s website. Activity continued with a rebid for the procurement of digital screens for the interior of the buses due to low responses. Additional tasks will be added throughout the duration of this project.
*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
$2,398,000
$0
$0
$2,398,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
+
Onboard Digital Screens
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$2,513,505
$10,513,505
Project Details
Description
Purchase and install digital screens inside existing buses to display passenger information, such as next-stop announcements, detour notices, and passenger notices.
*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
$2,513,505
$8,000,000
$10,513,505
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,963,505
$2,513,505
$8,000,000
$12,477,010
Last Updated 12.14.2023
+
Pace
Community Vehicles - Replacement
Bus
$0
$0
$17,955,000
$17,955,000
Replacement of buses reaching useful life
+
Pace
Bus on Shoulder (BoS) Infrastructure
Bus
$0
$0
$17,025,000
$17,025,000
Passenger facilities for Bus on Shoulder service
+
Pace
Paratransit Vehicles - Expansion
Bus
$0
$0
$13,000,000
$13,000,000
New Dial-a-Ride and ADA vehicles for aging population
+
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
+
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
+
CTA
Administration - CTA
System
$8,392,961
$42,553,614
$55,000,000
$12,446,386
CTA's administrative projects
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Office Building Principle and Interest
Contingencies and Administration
System
$6,186,525
$30,938,800
Project Details
Description
The scope of this project will provide for capitalized lease payments for the new administration building, and improvements and upgrades to existing facilities and associated elements throughout the 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
$6,186,525
$24,752,275
$30,938,800
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$12,375,631
$6,186,525
$24,752,275
$43,314,431
Last Updated 12.14.2023
+
Support Services
Contingencies and Administration
System
$2,206,436
$11,614,814
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide for Project Administration for the program of projects. Supports a variety of tasks necessary to administer the project that include, but are not limited to, ensuring that quarterly and milestone progress reports are submitted on time, ensuring that sufficient funds are available for approved projects, reviewing and approving invoices for payment, submitting approved invoices for reimbursement, identifying and cataloging agency assets, preparing financial statements, and ensuring that approved projects meet expenditure goals established for the participation of DBEs.
*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
$2,206,436
$9,408,378
$11,614,814
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$7,537,681
$2,206,436
$9,408,378
$19,152,495
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.
*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
+
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
+
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
+
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
+
CTA
Program Development
System
$625,000
$3,125,000
$6,250,000
$3,125,000
Provide for Program Development
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Program Development - UWP
Contingencies and Administration
System
$625,000
$3,125,000
Project Details
Description
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.
