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 75th Street Corridor Rail $0 $0 $1,646,583,750 $1,646,583,750

Reconfigure track shared by Metra, Amtrak, and freight trains

+ Metra A-2 Interlocking Replacement Rail $0 $0 $826,875,000 $826,875,000

Separate tracks at busiest switching location on Metra system

+ Pace ADA Regional Paratransit Program Bus $0 $0 $394,034,000 $394,034,000

Replacement of vehicles and radio systems for existing program. New vehicles, transfer locations and maintenance facilities for direct Pace ownership of assets for ADA service within City of Chicago

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ ADA Technology Upgrades and Transfer Centers Systemwide Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Regional ADA Paratransit Communication Technology and Transfer Locations - Projects include upgrades to the Trapeze software, TripCheck online booking and tracking, TripCheck Interactive Voice Response phone system, text/email notifications, and Ventra integration. In areas with frequent transfers, funding will be used to purchase land, build facilities, and provide amenities for riders. Pace has identified a location that is adjacent to the Northwest Transportation Center in Schaumburg that is planned to be the first of these transfer locations.
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
$20,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
A Notice to Proceed was issued in February 2023 for the construction of the Northwest Transportation Center ADA Transfer Facility. The contractor is currently working on submittals, permits and mobilized on site. The MWRD permit was approved and construction fencing was installed for the west canopy demolition work. Progress continues on the implementation of various technology enhancement projects. The first two phases of the Taxi Access Program have been completed and the vendor is currently working on the third phase. Activity continues on two phases of Trapeze technology enhancements to Pace’s Trapeze paratransit scheduling system. Work has progressed on enhancements to the Account Base Processing back-office system.

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.
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 $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.
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 $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

+ Metra Administration - Metra Rail $35,503,295 $134,913,818 $400,000,000 $265,086,182

Metra's administrative projects

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Capital Delivery Support Contracts Contingencies and Administration Rail $2,275,000 $2,275,000

Project Details

Description
The Site Surveying & Data Evaluation Services contract is intended to aid the Capital Delivery Department when surveying, initial site data collection, project closeout checks, or other similar type of work is requested for a new area, a new potential project is requested, or when new information arises in existing projects. Site surveys and data evaluation that will be provided by this contract will help to inform the Capital Delivery Department of the up-to-date information that is required for accurate cost estimating, accurate scoping, and improvements to project delivery. This funding also help streamline design engineering and NEPA compliance.
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 $1,275,000 $0 $1,275,000
State $0 $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $2,275,000 $0 $2,275,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Contingencies Contingencies and Administration Rail $800,000 $4,000,000

Project Details

Description
This project will fund both emergencies and unanticipated capital needs that arise throughout the course of the program year. Items covered require immediate attention and cannot wait for inclusion in the budget for the forthcoming program year. Contingencies are necessary to fund emergency activities to prevent project and service delays.
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 $3,200,000 $4,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $2,608,488 $800,000 $3,200,000 $6,608,488

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Financial System Replacement Contingencies and Administration Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project provides for the development and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System at Metra. This project will replace Metra's payroll software that is nearing technical obsolescence as Microsoft is scheduled to end support of the current application. The replacement system will integrate internal and external management of information across the Metra organization, including such areas as finance, accounting, sales, inventory, customer service and human resources.
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
$41,754,607
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Metra was able to complete the conversion to Dynamics 365. The vendor continues to work on additional scope for post-software implementation. Metra submitted a revised procurement package for the Payroll System replacement and currently out on the street waiting for bids.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Infrastructure Engineering Contingencies and Administration Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Project funds support the implementation of capital projects and cover the costs of Metra’s Engineering Department and consultants providing professional services. The associated professional consultant services may 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 $2,500,000 $0 $0 $2,500,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Office Equipment Contingencies and Administration Rail $250,000 $1,250,000

Project Details

Description
This project consists of the purchase of various pieces of equipment, office furniture, workspaces, conference tables, break-room appliances, and small-scale climate control systems that will be utilized at Metra buildings and facilities. The current condition of the equipment that is being replaced is poor and has reached or surpassed its 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 $250,000 $1,000,000 $1,250,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,000,000 $250,000 $1,000,000 $2,250,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Procurement Oversight Contingencies and Administration Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project will provide the Mechanical Department guidance and oversight in purchasing, ensuring that Metra remains compliant with the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration's Buy America Provisions. Delays in project implementation and the need for non-Federal funding sources result from failure to comply with the Buy America provisions. Federal funding for capital projects typically includes Buy America regulations.
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 $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Program Management Contingencies and Administration Rail $30,278,295 $117,288,818 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project will fund the professional services of a consultant team to provide additional program management capacity made necessary by the extra funding from the state of Illinois. Funds programmed in 2022 will finance the second year of a five-year agreement with WSP Inc. for professional services under the Project Management Oversight (PMO) contract awarded by Metra’s Board in August 2020.
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 $30,278,295 $87,010,523 $117,288,818
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $63,550,000 $30,278,295 $87,010,523 $180,838,818

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$93,196,958
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The project management oversight contract was awarded to WSP. WSP and Metra staff are working through the process to support delivery of Metra’s Capital Program. Purchase Order Releases have been approved and work is in progress on various capital projects. Project Start-Up deliverables have been completed and approved as the quarter ending September 30, 2023.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Project Administration Contingencies and Administration Rail $900,000 $5,000,000

Project Details

Description
This project funds the activities associated with the administration of capital grants and the projects in those grants. This includes only those labor, fringe and overhead costs covered by Metra’s cost allocation plan. Examples of the types of activities associated with the administration of capital grants are budget revisions, requisitions, quarterly reports and reconciliation of expenses done at project closeout. Metra funds associated with capital grant administration are recognized as capitalized costs under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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 $900,000 $4,100,000 $5,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,800,000 $900,000 $4,100,000 $6,800,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Project Development Contingencies and Administration Rail $1,000,000 $5,100,000

Project Details

Description
This project will allow Metra to undertake studies to advance major capital projects and secure grant funding.
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 $1,000,000 $4,100,000 $5,100,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,225,000 $1,000,000 $4,100,000 $6,325,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Transit Asset Management Contingencies and Administration Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project funds the continuation of Metra’s comprehensive asset assessment. This phase will consist of hiring a consultant to assist with the monitoring and implementation of Metra’s Transit Asset Management Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration.
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 $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ 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

+ CTA All Stations Accessibility Program System $15,664,062 $114,534,809 $278,524,062 $163,989,253

The purpose of this Program is to support accessibility in locations throughout the CTA system. ASAP’s emphasis is on making all platforms and stations vertically accessible so that people with mobility impairments can use the rail system. ASAP upgrades also include accessible entrances/doors, accessible routes from curbs to platforms, improved directional signage, enhanced lighting as appropriate, removal of platform obstructions, and accessible employee facilities.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ All Station Accessibility Program & Canopies at Montrose Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This job order will provide for the design/construction of two new elevators at the Montrose Blue Line Station. Further this project will fund replacement of canopies at Montrose station.
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 $7,703,822 $0 $0 $7,703,822

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$23,317,875
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 design has been issued in May 2023. The kickoff meeting was held and the design validation is in progress.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ All Station Accessibility Program - Austin Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Rehabilitate Rail Stations - ASAP (AUSTIN): This project is part of CTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). The goal of ASAP is to create a vertically accessible rail system within 20 years. ASAP also adds accessibility features to vertically inaccessible stations such as sidewalks and crosswalks, power-assisted doors, accessible fare array, braille and signage, accessible Customer Assistance (CA) kiosks and staff toilet rooms, enhanced lighting as appropriate, and expanded platform clearances for wheelchair maneuverability.This project is to improve the vertical accessibility at the Lake Line Austin station (Austin station). The original street level station opened on April 15, 1899 as a section of the “Lake Street Elevated Railroad’s” surface level extension. The current stationhouse was rebuilt in 1962 as part of the project that moved the western end of the Lake Street line from a street level alignment to an abandoned strip of the parallel “Chicago and Northwestern Railway” embankment. The Lake Line began using this elevated right-of-way on the CN&W (today’s Union Pacific) embankment between Laramie and Harlem on Sunday, October 28, 1962. This station has not been upgraded since it was rebuilt. The Austin station has been identified as a station that is not vertically accessible for all customers and will require the installation of an elevator to serve this center platform configuration. Work on this project will also bring elements of the station up to current Chicago Building Code requirements and meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems emergency egress requirements.
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 $13,930,000 $0 $0 $13,930,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$25,564,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The design for this project has been completed. The procurement process for the construction general contractor is ongoing with the bids due in June.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ All Station Accessibility Program - California Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project with provide for the renovation and expansion of the California Station. It will include a new platform, new emergency exist stairs and two new elevators. The station will be 100% ADA accessible. In addition, state of good repair work will be performed as part of the station renovation.
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 $9,570,000 $0 $0 $9,570,000

PMO:

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

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

Current Status
The Notice to Proceed has been granted to the designer in February 2022. The 60% design is underway and is expected to be submitted to CTA at the end of May. The real estate survey has been completed to determine property acquisition needs for the placement of elevators.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ All Station Accessibilty Program - Elevator Replacement Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $4,633,224 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Funding will provide for second installment of funds to rehabilitate and/or replace elevators throughout the system. This funding along with the granted Rebuild Illinois funds provide in part for phase one of the program. For the Elevator Replacement Program, complete inspection of an elevator will need to be conducted to identify all deficiencies. Once inspections are complete, the CTA will need to determine whether rehabilitation or replacement is warranted. The individual scope of work for each elevator will vary depending on its condition and elevator type (machine room-less (MRL), geared, gearless, or hydraulic). Inspections of all components of the following systems are required to determine the full scope of work at each individual elevator and to determine whether rehabilitation or replacement is warranted:• Mechanical Systems• Electrical Systems• Material Finishes• Control Systems• Communication Systems• Security Systems• Structural Members• ADA Code Compliance • Municipality Building Code Compliance
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 $4,633,224 $4,633,224
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $11,585,000 $0 $4,633,224 $16,218,224

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$25,370,000
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 has been issued in June 2022. The designer is completing site assessments and elevator inspections. An assessment report will be developed to prioritize the elevator replacement or rehabilitation locations. The report will also provide the scope of work needed for each individual elevator. A draft report is expected to be submitted to CTA in June. Once the report is finalized, CTA will issue a procurement for construction based on the priority recommendations from the assessment report.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ All Station Accessibilty Program - Station Design/Consultant Services (Oak Pk, Ridgeland, Irving Pk, Belmont, Grand, and Division) Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Project provides funding to complete the 100% design plan for all six targeted Stations. Additional funding will be made available to retrofit or rebuild stations to achieve make vertically accessible. Oak Park Green Line (Lake Branch)The proposed scope of work for this station includes: Add a ramp between street level and the stationhouse; Remove the escalator from the stationhouse to the platform in addition to repositioning one set of stairs to allow wheelchair passing space and turning at platform level; Position the elevator connecting the stationhouse and platform between the two sets of stairs; and Reopen the stairs and Euclid Ave. stationhouse at the east end of the platform to provide an additional exit through the existing corridor underneath the inbound tracks.Ridgeland Green Line (Lake Branch) The proposed scope of work for this station includes: The complete renovation and expansion of the Ridgeland Ave stationhouse to include an ADA compliant ramp between street-level and stationhouse; The addition of an elevator from the stationhouse to the platform; Extension of the platform to the west to accommodate the new elevator; Extension of the platform to the east to accommodate a new platform exit stair; and Provide a new exit stair and bridge over the inbound tracks to allow additional exiting at the east end of the platform.Irving Park Blue Line (O’Hare Branch) The proposed scope of work for this station includes: Two new stationhouses each with a CA kiosk and elevators providing access to the north and south ends of the platform (one on the north side of Irving Park Road and one on the east side of Pulaski Road); To add accessibility at this station, the existing stationhouse on the south side of Irving Park Road is proposed to be converted to a stationhouse without a CA kiosk; and The stationhouse on the west side of Pulaski Road will remain unchanged.Belmont Blue Line (O’Hare Branch)The proposed scope of work for this station includes: Maintain all existing stairways and escalators; Provide one elevator for access between street level and the unpaid side of the stationhouse; Provide one elevator for access between the paid side of the stationhouse and the platform; and Install and emergency stairway at the south end of platform and provide street-level exit at northeast quadrant of Barry Ave./ Kimball Ave.Grand /Milwaukee Blue Line (Dearborn Subway)The proposed scope of work for this station includes: Maintain all existing stairways and the escalator that are currently in use; Provide one elevator access within an existing mixed-use building at the northwest corner of Milwaukee / Halsted between street level and the unpaid side of the stationhouse below; Provide a second elevator access between the paid side of the mezzanine-level stationhouse and the platform; Provide a new stairway to the south side of Grand Ave west of Halsted to facilitate bus transfers connecting to a previously closed corridor leading from the stationhouse; and Provide a new exit stair at the south end of the platform connecting the platform to a mezzanine level south side of Milwaukee, with another stairway leading from mezzanine to street level in the southeast quadrant of Milwaukee and Halsted.Division Blue Line (Dearborn Street Subway)The proposed scope of work for this station includes: Maintain the stairway between street level and stationhouse level on the west side of Ashland Ave, and remove the stairway on the east side; Expand the stationhouse to extend underneath the intersection island at street-level known as Polonia Triangle. This expansion will provide a direct connection between Polonia Triangle and the unpaid side of the stationhouse via an elevator, stairway and an up-only escalator; and Provide two stairs and one elevator on paid of the stationhouse between the stationhouse level and platform level. Provide one exit-only stair a
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 $26,000,000 $0 $0 $26,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ All Station Accessibilty Program Elevator Replacement Phase II Stations & Passenger Facilities System $0 $22,466,776

Project Details

Description
CTA developed the Elevator Replacement Program to strategically maintain existing passenger elevators across the rail system as vertical accessibility is expanded via ASAP. The Elevator Replacement Program will rehabilitate or replace existing passenger elevators throughout the CTA rail system to reduce the backlog of elevator rehabilitation and replacement needs and bring them into a state of good repair. Current funded phase I provides for the replacement of 16 elevators and phase II will provide for an additional 16. With this funding a total of 32 elevators are schedule for replacement.
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 $22,466,776 $22,466,776
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $22,466,776 $22,466,776

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ All Stations Accessibility Program - Escalator Replacement Stations & Passenger Facilities System $0 $15,000,000

Project Details

Description
Project will fund the replacement of a select number of escalators. CTA is currently in development of a PPS document to prioritize the replacement effort. This program upgrades or replaces aging escalators within the system. The general scope of work includes: demolition of the existing escalator, modification of the existing structure, and fabrication and installation of the new escalator. Stations along the Blue line O’Hare branch have been identified as priority locations for escalator replacement.
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 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ All Stations Accessibility Program - Irving Park and Belmont Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Irving Park and Belmont - O’Hare Blue accessibility enhancments including new elevators.
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 $100,660,000 $0 $0 $100,660,000

Last Updated 03.15.2023

+ All Stations Accessibility Program - Oak Park, Ridgeland Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $15,664,062 $29,124,062

Project Details

Description
Partial Construction funds will provide for the Oak Park & Ridgeland Stations on the Green Line.The Oak Park proposed scope of work for this station includes: Add a ramp between street level and the stationhouse; Remove the escalator from the stationhouse to the platform in addition to repositioning one set of stairs to allow wheelchair passing space and turning at platform level; Position the elevator connecting the stationhouse and platform between the two sets of stairs; and reopen the stairs and Euclid Ave. stationhouse at the east end of the platform to provide an additional exit through the existing corridor underneath the inbound tracks.The Ridgeland Green proposed scope of work for this station includes: Complete renovation and expansion of the Ridgeland Ave stationhouse to include an ADA compliant ramp between street-level and stationhouse; addition of an elevator from the stationhouse to the platform; Extension of the platform to the west to accommodate the new elevator; Extension of the platform to the east to accommodate a new platform exit stair; and provide a new exit stair and bridge over the inbound tracks to allow additional exiting at the east end of the platform.
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 $15,664,062 $13,460,000 $29,124,062
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $45,889,991 $15,664,062 $13,460,000 $75,014,053

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ All Stations Accessibility Program - Pulaski Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
The project will reconstruct the main Pulaski entrance to replace the current non-compliant ramp to platform level with one elevator and one staircase. The closed Keeler Ave. auxiliary entrance will be reopened, and the ramp will be reconstructed to meet accessibility requirements for landings, providing a redundant pathway not dependent on an elevator. All station signage will be updated for improved wayfinding. At platform level, passenger amenities such as benches or shelters, will be improved with a focus on the head car location where most passengers with disabilities ride.
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 $47,440,000 $0 $0 $47,440,000

Last Updated 03.15.2023

+ All Stations Accessibility Program ? Next Phases Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $43,310,747

Project Details

Description
Project will provide for the next phases of the ASAP Program. Preliminary planned stations under next phases include Clybourn (Red), Cicero and Austin (Blue) and when/if discretionary funding becomes available would likely target additional stations on the blue line.
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 $43,310,747 $43,310,747
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $43,310,747 $43,310,747

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Pace Associated Capital Maintenance Items Bus $0 $0 $89,600,000 $89,600,000

Capital costs associated with the maintenance of buses

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Engine/Transmission Retrofits & Maintenance Capital Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Engine/Transmission Retrofits & Associated Capital - Replacement of engines and transmissions at a unit cost of $160,000 per bus and $8,000 per paratransit vehicle, and associated capital (radiator, pumps, alternator, filters, belts, compressors, coils, shafts, modules, clamps, heaters, turbochargers, etc.).
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 $5,912,569 $0 $0 $5,912,569

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ CTA Blue Line (O'Hare) Traction Power Capacity & Track Improvements Rail $0 $0 $215,740,272 $215,740,272

Upgrades and State of Good Repair projects along the O'Hare Branch of the Blue Line

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Blue Line O'Hare Branch - Special Trackwork Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Funds provide for the replacement of stock rails, switch points, frogs, switch ties, and plates on the O’Hare Line that are no longer in a state of good repair and require concentrated maintenance by CTA forces to ensure service. The component replacement will take place between the Jefferson Park interlocking and the O’Hare terminal.
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 $2,013,674 $0 $0 $2,013,674

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Blue Line O'Hare Branch Traction Power Improvements Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Blue Line O'Hare Branch Traction Power Improvements GTT - Project will include targeted track repairs to remove existing slow zones on the Congress Branch of the Blue Line. CTA has identified traction power voltage drop issues along the Blue Line. Scope of work will include but not limited to the following elements: New infill substations, infill wayside energy storage systems, infill tie houses, third rail replacement, addition of auxiliary negative rail; work will be performed by an outside contractor. In addition project will aslo provide for the replacement of ties, track fasteners, footwalks, and incidental signal and traction power; this part of work will be performed by CTA Field Forces.
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 $12,405,159 $0 $0 $12,405,159

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$207,100,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The contractor completed installation and testing of wayside signal equipment and all cutovers along the specific portion of the blue line. The project is considered substantially complete with the contractor performing punch list items. Final invoices remain and this will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Blue Line Traction Power - Barry, Damen and Canal Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Construct a tie house (at the intersection of Milwaukee/Canal/Lake Street) and two new substations (atBarry/Kimball intersection and Damen/Milwaukee intersection) to support traction power needs on theBlue Line. These assets will support increasing ridership demands as well as the power needed tosupport 5000 and 7000 series rail cars. The location of the tie house and substations were determinedby the Blue Line Load Flow study, which identified areas that were likely to experience traction powerissues.
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 $2,200,191 $0 $0 $2,200,191

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$122,417,171
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
Construction ongoing at Canal Tie House, Damen, Barry and Haymarket Stations. Contractor has begun applying for CDOT general occupancy permits and sewer permits. Factory Testing has resumed and is on schedule.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Old Mannheim Replacement Foot walk Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Restore footwalk at Old Manheim on the O'Hare Line.
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 $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Traction Power Upgrades - Kedvale, Edmunds & Sacramento Substations Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project will Provide for AC breaker replacement at Kedvale, Edmunds and Sacramento substations. This will also include the replacement of oil (non?PCB) transformer and rectifiers along with roof and doors replacement at the Kedvale and Sacramento substations.
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
$12,030,427
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The contractor was able to install the transformers, rectifiers, as well as roof and door replacements since the last reporting period. The project reachedsubstantial completion in January 2023 and punchlist items were completed. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Blue Line Forest Park Modernization - Phase 1 Rail $0 $0 $131,245,158 $131,245,158

Track improvements to address the most immediate critical track needs on the Forest Park Branch to enable its continued operation

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Forest Park: Phase 1 - Racine Station and Morgan Substation & Hermitage Traction Power Improvements Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
The CTA's Forest Park Blue Line Upgrades Project is the first of four phases of the Forest Park Branch. This project will provide for new trackwork from Halsted to IMD, an accessible station at Racine, advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. This work will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency on the Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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 $67,471,237 $0 $0 $67,471,237

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$97,080,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The design for this project has been completed. A Notice to Proceed for construction has been issued in May 2023. The contractor is currently working on the required submittals.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Forest Park: Phase 1 - Advance Utility Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
The CTA's Forest Park Blue Line Upgrades Project is the first of four phases of the Forest Park Branch.This project will provide for new trackwork from Halsted to IMD, an accessible station at Racine,advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. Thiswork will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency onthe Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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
$3,396,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The contractors for all four surveys completed their work during this reporting period and two are in final comments. Invoicing continues and all four contracts are considered to be in financial closeout. This will be the last update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Forest Park: Phase 1 - Trackwork Halsted to IMD Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
The CTA's Forest Park Blue Line Upgrades Project is the first of four phases of the Forest Park Branch. This project will provide for new trackwork from Halsted to Illinois Medical District (IMD), an accessible station at Racine, advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. This work will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency on the Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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 $43,497,351 $0 $0 $43,497,351

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$158,423,800
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The extended line cut was completed in this reporting period. The concrete slab was poured as well. The contractor will continue to work on sub-ballast, installation of sewer structures, underdrains and downspouts, building the track as well as CTA tamping the track.

Last Updated 12.14.2023