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
$5,500,000
$0
$0
$5,500,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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North Division Garage Improvements
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
These funds will be used to prepare the North Garage for Electirc buses.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
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
$10,181,017
$0
$0
$10,181,017
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
Community Vehicles - Expansion
Bus
$0
$0
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
New Community and Call-n-Ride vehicles
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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
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
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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.
*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
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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).
*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
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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.
*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
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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
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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.
*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
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Pace
Fixed Route Buses - Electric
Bus
$0
$78,009,128
$487,500,000
$409,490,872
Replacement of buses reaching useful life with electric buses
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Fixed Route Electric Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$78,009,128
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Replace 52 diesel buses with electric buses including any associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections).
*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
$72,614,500
$72,614,500
State
$0
$0
$5,394,628
$5,394,628
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$26,192,311
$0
$78,009,128
$104,201,439
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$28,810,673
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The contract was executed, and the vendor provided Pace with an updated production schedule due to previous supply chain issues and long lead time items. Deliveries of the buses were delayed and now expected to begin in Q1-2024. Pace executed a change order to purchase an additional two buses, bringing the total to 22 electric buses. Delivery of charging equipment began this quarter.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Pace
Fixed Route Buses - Expansion
Bus
$0
$0
$83,889,000
$83,889,000
Buses for new services
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Pace
Fixed Route Buses - Replacement
Bus
$0
$0
$36,400,000
$36,400,000
Replacement of buses reaching useful life (CNG and OTR Coach)
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Fixed Route CNG Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Replacement CNG buses - Pace plans to replace 115 diesel buses with 40' Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses including any associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections) for the future Northwest Division garage in Wheeling, currently being designed as a CNG fueling 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
$28,050,000
$0
$0
$28,050,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Purchase 30' Diesel Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project is a new contract awarded in September 2019 for a new five?yearindefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for 30’ low floor diesel buses. Theminimum quantity to be purchased under this contract is 67 buses and the totalnumber of buses procured will not exceed the maximum amount of 164.
*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
$80,261,908
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
A total of 67 buses have been ordered to date. The first order consisted of 23 buses, all of which are in service. These were delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. The second order consisted of 44 buses. All of the buses under the second order were received, with the final bus delivered in February 2023. The buses service the areas currently serviced by Fox Valley and Batavia. Pace will not pursue purchasing anymore buses under this contract. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Purchase 40' Diesel Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Replacement diesel buses (40') - Pace plans to replace 78 diesel buses including any associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections).
*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
$41,786,531
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Pace placed an order for the delivery of a total of 85 buses. To date, all 85 buses have been received and are in service. The buses are expected to service the routes currently serviced by West Division. This will be the final update on 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
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$75,896,625
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Pace awarded a new contract for the purchase of additional vehicles in March 2022. The first order was a quantity of 47 CNG buses. The production of these vehicles has been put on hold during this reporting period. A portion of these vehicles will be utilized at the Northwest Wheeling Garage, which is an ongoing project. As Pace establishes a construction schedule for the Wheeling Garage, a production scheduled will be developed for the order of 47 buses.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Green Line Improvements
Rail
$0
$0
$645,293,069
$645,293,069
Track, structural, station, and power improvements
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Englewood Racine Green Line Station Feasibility Study (EPI)
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Study to determine the possiblity of reopening the Green Line Racine Station in Englewood
*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
$2,778,500
$0
$0
$2,778,500
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Green Line - Lake Street Bridge
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The Green Line Improvements project will largely focus on track replacement and structural repairs.This funding would support track improvements on both sides of the Lake Street Bridge, which isscheduled to be completely replaced by the Chicago Department of Transportation in 2023. The scopeof the project will include: improve the curve geometry on the east side of the bridge; replace thetimber ties and rail fasteners, install new gauge planking, replace equipment at both the east and westturnouts, and replace structural steel framing for the three side platforms adjacent to the track.
*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
$7,025,296
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 the designer was issued in February 2022. The design activities are nearing completion. Coordination efforts with CDOT are ongoing. Once the CTA design is completed it will be on hold until CDOT finishes their portion of the design in order to align the timeline for construction activities.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Green Line Improvements - 59th Junction
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Replacement of special track work and adjacent mainline trackwork at Green Line 59th Junction. Rehab of track surves over the Dan Ryan Expressway, and rehabilitation of track on adjacent bridges over the Norfolk Southern and Metra Train lines.
*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
$21,911,108
$0
$0
$21,911,108
Last Updated 03.15.2023
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Green Line Improvements - Station Repairs to Green West and South
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The Green Line Improvements project will largely focus on track replacement and structural repairs.This funding will improve Green line infrastructure including track, substations, traction power cable replacements, stations, and all local traction power cables throughout the line 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
$1,447,966
$0
$0
$1,447,966
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Green Line Jackson Park Branch Trackwork
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The Green Line Improvements project will largely focus on track replacement and structural repairs. FY 2020 funding will improve Green line infrastructure improvements including Track, Substations, Traction Power Cable Replacement and all local traction power cables throughout the line 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
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$12,855,446
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Work under this project started in April 2021. The work is being performed by CTA in-house work forces. Activities related to tie replacement, cross grinder and flange replacements are ongoing. Material purchases are also ongoing.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Lake Street Line (Track and Structure)
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Track renewal work focusing on the Lake Street elevated tracks from Ada Street to the Abutment West of Laramie Avenue. This work builds upon the recent track renewal work completed from Harlem to Laramie Avenue.The specific area of work within this segment of track will be determine based on funding availability and the condition of track. This provides for the initial installment of funds that are required for a significantly larger investment to complete work. Additional phased funding will be required to complete the entire segment of Track.Scope includes replacement of ties, fasteners, timber guards, contact rail chairs, footwalks, handrails, track planking, selective running and contact rail, including at special trackwork and the middle track locations. The scope also includes improved curve geometry, running rail grinding, and incidental signal/traction power work. Lake Street
*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.
