This project involves the purchase of storage equipment including but not limited to vertical units and racks for the Materials Department. Proper storage of materials, especially hazardous and flamable materials, is important to maintain safety and compliance with various regulatory codes.

Design and construction services for the 47th St. Yard Diesel Shop Lunch Room, Locker, Bathroom Upgrades, includes HVAC and plumbing work.

This project addresses improvements to Metra's administrative headquarters building at 547 W Jackson Boulevard. Planned 547 Building Improvements may include, but are not limited to: security upgrades, Roof Anchoring System, basement renovations, improvements to the exterior of building, carpeting and floor improvements, installation of technology (ACORNS project), HVAC improvements, stairwell fire protection; bathroom improvements; Front Lobby Entrance; Boiler Work Scissor Lift; Heat Vector; Remodeling and Improvements .

Project funds will be used to strategically acquire real property that is significant to Metra’s operations. Real estate purchases will improve the regional passenger rail system. Potential purchase agreements are subject to extensive negotiations, market research, and deliberation between Metra's Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Metra acquired an existing warehouse facility to develop a centralized warehouse for materials that support the activities of the commuter railroad system. The central warehouse will combine 4 existing buildings that are overcrowded and create efficiencies by allowing Metra to buy in bigger quantities and lower freight delivery costs. Renovations will continue as part of a multi-year, phase-funded project.

This project will fund the replacement of electrical power transformers and related components within rail yards that BNSF owns and operates Metra service from. The current equipment is beyond its useful life and may be under. BNSF Railway will contribute to the capital costs of the project based on the terms set in fixed facility agreements.

This project includes, but is not limited to, renovation of existing crew facilities or construction of new crew facilities at existing yard locations across the Metra system. Work may include design of and renovations to interior spaces such as office spaces, locker rooms, and training facilities.

Replacement of HVAC systems that are beyond their useful life at the California Ave. Yard.

This project funds the acquisition of an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system that will meet the agency's business objectives for asset management. Consultant services will be utilized for tasks that may include, but are not limited to establish databases, detailed business standards to maintain data, and facilitate training sessions for Metra staff. The new EAM is integral to implementing Metra’s Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and to maintain standardized, quality data utilized for Federal reporting, accounting, and business purposes.

This project provides for the purchase of fleet vehicles and equipment utilized by Metra’s various departments to help service and maintain the system. This project includes, but is not limited to, vehicles used for supervision of fieldwork, small pickup trucks, construction equipment, and other vehicles. Project funds will replace and retire vehicles and equipment in Metra's current fleet that has surpassed its useful life.

This project will provide design and construction funds for large-scale yard improvement projects at the various yards utilized by Metra. Sub-projects may include, but may not be limited to, the improvement or replacement of machines and equipment, upgrades to buildings and crew facilities, and the construction of new equipment and systems.