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 Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding 10 Year Funding Needed Sort descending 10 Year Unfunded Need
+ Metra PTC - systemwide Rail $2,440,000 $2,440,000 $0 $0

Install federally-mandated rail operational safety system

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ PTC Program Management Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project will be to facilitate a vendor who can provide Program Management of the entire PTC system and ongoing projects. These projects include, Next Generation Office, CTC over ITCM, ITCM support, PTC Data Distallation Tool, Wabtec Master Service Agreement, and PTC Hardware Renewal. The scope of this work will also include document control, TPCQMP compliance, and movement of all PTC documentation to ProjectWise. The scope also includes FTA, RTA and IDOT monthly PTC progress reporting.
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 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000

Last Updated 06.22.2023

+ PTC Renewal (Engineering) Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $690,000 $690,000

Project Details

Description
This project will fund the second phase of Positive Train Control (PTC). Project funds will update back office equipment, components, hardware, software, and other equipment that is necessary to maintain safe and consistent operations of Metra’s interoperable PTC system. This project will fund the purchase, installation, and training of a modern, streamlined PTC system to replace the current PTC back office before the end of its useful life. This new system will have an advanced user interface that will provide operational self-checks and will enable safer operations
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 $690,000 $0 $690,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $7,000,000 $690,000 $0 $7,690,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ PTC- Renewal (Mechanical) Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $1,750,000 $1,750,000

Project Details

Description
This project will fund the second phase of Positive Train Control (PTC). Project funds will update onboard equipment and parts in locomotives and cab cars that communicate with the guideway PTC system.
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 $1,750,000 $0 $1,750,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $4,050,000 $1,750,000 $0 $5,800,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Pace Administration - Pace Bus $0 $0 $0 $0

Provide for program administration

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ 2020 - Professional Project Management and Oversight Consulting Services Contingencies and Administration Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Project Management for Priority Capital Projects - Consulting services to assist Pace in the successful delivery of priority capital projects funded by Rebuild Illinois.
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
$425,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
A contract was executed with STV Construction Inc. for project management consulting services. Task 1 involved a systems review of Pace's capital projects completion process and recommendations of industry best practices. The consultant completed the task order for this funding. This will be the final update of this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2021/2022 - Professional Project Management and Oversight Consulting Services Contingencies and Administration Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Project Management for Priority Capital Projects - Consulting services to assist Pace in the successful delivery of priority capital projects funded by Rebuild Illinois.
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
$1,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The contractor, STV, completed all the work under contract for PMO services Task Order #5, which included e-Builder administration, augmentation of Pace staff, and other consulting services. Final invoices remain and this will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 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

+ 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

+ Pace Uncategorized Projects - Pace Bus $0 $0 $0 $0

These are a miscellaneous set of Capital projects undertaken by Pace

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Transit Asset Management N/A Bus $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Transit Asset Management - Consulting services for TAM Plan updates, including condition assessments of Pace facilities.
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 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Unanticipated Capital N/A Bus $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Contingency funding for existing projects or small new projects
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 $3,000,000 $0 $0 $3,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Vision Plan Implementation Study N/A Bus $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Vision Plan Implementation Study - Consulting services to include a system-wide market analysis and proposed service restructuring plan that will address the goals and objectives of Pace’s Driving Innovation Strategic Vision Plan.
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 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Metra Uncategorized Projects - Metra Rail $7,305,000 $21,755,000 $0 $0

These are a miscellaneous set of Capital projects undertaken by Metra

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ COVID 19 - Modifications N/A Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project will fund modifications to gallery cars and EMU's to improve the interior air quality and sanitation within Metra's railcar fleet. Project activities will address public health concerns and to mitigate airborne viruses. Improvements to be made by this project may include, but is not limited to improving HVAC system components, filter upgrades, new UV lights, installation of hand sanitizer dispensers, signage, and other upgrades as needed.
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 $6,700,000 $0 $0 $6,700,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Cybersecurity Systems N/A Rail $955,000 $955,000 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
The goal of this project is to enhance Metra's cybersecurity and implement Metra’s cybersecuritystrategy. The objectives of this strategy are to implement vulnerability risk management, institute patchautomation, establish security operations sharing, and counter emerging threats through detection andresponse.This project will fund the purchase and installation of equipment and software for scanning,prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities. This also includes the purchase of hardware andsoftware for multiple networks and segments including IT systems, positive train control (PTC),SCADA infrastructure, and signal, telecom, and camera networks. The purchased equipment will covervulnerability scanning and prioritization, patch automation and remediation, Security Information andEvent Management (SIEM), and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
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 $955,000 $0 $955,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,700,000 $955,000 $0 $2,655,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$3,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Contracts for asset management and message broadcast software were awarded and software installation completed for 6 contracts. Procurement activities are in process for cybersecurity risk mitigation, anti-malware, and SharePoint architect.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Infrastructure Engineering BNS N/A Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Metra’s Engineering Department as well as consultant engineers provide support to capital projects. The associated professional consultant services include design engineering and/or construction management in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, signal, communications and environmental engineering.
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 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Infrastructure Engineering MED N/A Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Metra’s Engineering Department as well as consultant engineers provide support to capital projects. The associated professional consultant services include design engineering and/or construction management in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, signal, communications and environmental engineering.
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 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Infrastructure Engineering MET N/A Rail $800,000 $9,550,000

Project Details

Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Metra’s Engineering Department as well as consultant engineers provide support to capital projects. The associated professional consultant services include design engineering and/or construction management in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, signal, communications and environmental engineering.
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 $800,000 $8,750,000 $9,550,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $2,500,000 $800,000 $8,750,000 $12,050,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Infrastructure Engineering MWD N/A Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Metra’s Engineering Department as well as consultant engineers provide support to capital projects. The associated professional consultant services include design engineering and/or construction management in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, signal, communications and environmental engineering.
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 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Infrastructure Engineering RID N/A Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Metra’s Engineering Department as well as consultant engineers provide support to capital projects. The associated professional consultant services include design engineering and/or construction management in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, signal, communications and environmental engineering.
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 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Infrastructure Engineering UPR N/A Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Metra’s Engineering Department as well as consultant engineers provide support to capital projects. The associated professional consultant services include design engineering and/or construction management in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, signal, communications and environmental engineering.
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 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ IT Components & Services N/A Rail $3,100,000 $5,800,000 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Purchases various pieces of equipment that will be utilized at Metra Headquarters and outlying Metra facilities. Purchases may include, but are not limited to, replacement of obsolete information technology infrastructure, upgrade network switches, computers and printers, copiers, new and replacement servers, financial system software, and other software.
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 $2,700,000 $2,700,000
State $0 $3,100,000 $0 $3,100,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $750,000 $3,100,000 $2,700,000 $6,550,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$12,059,193
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
This is a multiple year and multiple project type of capital project. Purchase orders have been awarded for various computer hardware and software. Hardware has been delivered and installed. Purchase Order Releases for computer hardware and software continue in process and deliveries will continue over the next several years.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Metra TBD N/A Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Projects TBD
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

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Revenue Accounting System N/A Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Metra will implement a new and updated revenue accounting system and will alsoprovide funding for Metra to scope and release an RFP to integrate its currentfinancial system into an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that will becompliant with current best practices.
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
$16,205,776
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The Phase 4 of the Financial System Replacement, the Review Accounting module, went live as of October 2020 and final elements were executed in October of this year. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Systemwide Cameras N/A Rail $2,450,000 $5,450,000

Project Details

Description
This project consists of adding up to 600 cameras per year throughout the Metra system. Installation on the Rock Island (RI) Line and the Southwest Service (SWS) Line, this project may support up to 1,300 cameras to be installed at all grade crossings and the 23 existing depots on the RI and SWS. Project expenses may including, but are not limited to, cameras and associated wiring and masts. This is a multi-year, phase-funded 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 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
State $0 $2,450,000 $0 $2,450,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,400,000 $2,450,000 $3,000,000 $6,850,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ RTA RTA Funding Program(s) System $0 $0 $0 $0

Projects and programs undertaken by RTA

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ RTA TBD Systemwide System $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Projects TBD
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

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ CTA Mid-Life Bus Overhaul (4300 series) Bus $0 $0 $0 $0

Overhauls to maintain vehicles, ensure reliability and enable to perform through full useful life

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Mid-Life Bus Overhaul 4300 Series Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Overhauls of the 4300 articulated buses to maintain vehicles, ensure reliability and enable to perform through full useful life
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 $9,615,472 $0 $0 $9,615,472

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$9,615,472
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The two pilot buses went into revenue service testing where the testing period was extended. The buses were accepted, and minor issues were documented and corrected. The contractor also begun overhauling production buses. Two buses were removed from the overhaul program due to being deteriorated further than expected.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA New Control and Training Center System $0 $0 $0 $0

Construct new CTA complex (campus) to include a Control Center and Training Facility. The facility will be equipped with modern state of the art technology, heighten security criteria and redundant power sources. The Control Center portion of campus will include an auditorium, situation room, network operations center, and communication and training rooms. While, the new training facility portion of the campus will contain offices, classrooms, and conference rooms for CTA employee training. The training facility will contain both bus and railcar inspection pits including embedded rail track and testing track for rail operations.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ New Control & Training Center Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0

Project Details

Description
CTA complex (campus) to include a Control Center and Training Facility. The facility will be equipped with modern state of the art technology, heighten security criteria and redundant power sources. The Control Center portion of campus will include an auditorium, situation room, network operations center, and communication and training rooms. While, the new training facility portion of the campus will contain offices, classrooms, and conference rooms for CTA employee training. The training facility will contain both bus and railcar inspection pits including embedded rail track and testing track for rail operations. This project consolidates training functions across the agency within a centralized facility. Currently training is dispersed throughout the CTA system at various garages, yards, and offices due to space limitations. Thousands of CTA operating and maintenance employees use these facilities for employee training, instruction programs, and employee engagement. The primary rail and maintenance training is performed at a leased space and lacks all components necessary for proper training.
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 $317,270,670 $0 $0 $317,270,670

Last Updated 03.15.2023

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

New Community and Call-n-Ride vehicles