Capital Projects

Regional Capital Program

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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 were defined in the Invest in Transit  Regional Transit Strategic Plan and are updated on an annual basis. This page shows details about the funding for each priority project.

The 2023-2027 5-Year Regional Capital Program includes over 300 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 2023-2027 Regional Capital Program. Each listing also shows the core requirement(s) and strategic goals that each project helps to address, as defined in the region’s new performance-based capital allocation process.

Notably, the region has committed to dedicating 20% of programmed funds to projects that fulfill the core requirements of improving equity or achieving full 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, 2026 and 2027 budget years. Detailed analysis of the core requirements and strategic goals can be found 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.

 

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Agency Priority Project Mode 2023 Fundingsort descending 2023-2027 Funding 10 Year Funding Needed 10 Year Unfunded Need
+ Pace Pedestrian Infrastructure/Shelters/Signs Bus $0 $8,000,000 $30,500,000 $22,500,000

Description:

Shelters, pedestrian access, and completion of conversion to posted stops

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding PMO
+ 2021 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Bus Stop Shelters - Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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^

$1,330,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Feb 2022

End Date

Apr 2024

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

Current Status

The installation of shelters and benches is in progress. Similarly, the contractor continues to make headway with installation of concrete pads. Finally, A/E services for bus stop infrastructure continues to progress.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ 2021 - Bus Tracker Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Bus Tracker Signs - Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new locations.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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^

$600,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Feb 2022

End Date

Oct 2023

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

Current Status

Activities continued related to the real time signs installed at various transit centers along the Pulse Milwaukee Line with various details on the specifics of screen size. Concurrently, real time bus information signage and electrical connections continued for various project elements. Permitting, installation, and invoicing continued as well.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ 2020 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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^

$1,550,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Oct 2020

End Date

Apr 2024

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

Current Status

Activities continued on this project with Pace submitting an order for 10-15 shelters. Shelters are expected to be delivered in Q3-2023. The general contractor for concrete pads continued by applying for additional permits as well installation of pads during this reporting period.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ 2020 - Bus Tracker Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new locations.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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^

$750,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Oct 2020

End Date

Apr 2023

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

Current Status

Activity for this project continued in this reporting period with real time bus information signage and electrical connections installed. Additional signs will be installed using other PAYGO funding for additional signs. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ 2022 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Bus Stop Shelters - Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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
$1,125,000
$0
$0
$1,125,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022
+ 2022 - Bus Tracker Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Bus Tracker Signs - Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new locations.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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

Last Updated 12.16.2022
+ 2023 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $6,000,000

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, benches, and signs

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment ✓
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$6,000,000
$6,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022
+ 2023 - Bus Tracker Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $2,000,000

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$2,000,000
$2,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022
+ Pace Farebox System Bus $0 $0 $0 $0

Description:

Replace fareboxes that are over 20-years old

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding PMO
+ Farebox System Replacement Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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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.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment ✓
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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^

$7,500,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Nov 2020

End Date

Mar 2024

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

Current Status

Pace awarded their procurement for a new farebox system and production and delivery of the farebox equipment is ongoing. Farebox equipment continues to be installed and projected to be completed by Q1-2024.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Blue Line Forest Park Modernization - Phase 2 Rail $0 $0 $653,077,000 $653,077,000

Description:

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

No Results Found
+ CTA Radio System Upgrade Rail $0 $0 $35,000,000 $35,000,000

Description:

Replacement of obsolete radio system

No Results Found
+ CTA Mid-Life Bus Overhaul (4300 series) Bus $0 $0 $0 $0

Description:

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

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding PMO
+ Mid-Life Bus Overhaul 4300 Series Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Overhauls of the 4300 articulated buses to maintain vehicles, ensure reliability and enable to perform through full useful life

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive ✓

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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^

$9,615,472

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jun 2022

End Date

Sep 2024

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

Current Status

Production meetings with the contractor begun during this reporting period and continue to happen. The setup for the first two pilot buses is ongoing and expected to be received in the next reporting period.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Red Purple Modernization Rail $0 $0 $5,956,152,265 $5,956,152,265

Description:

Advancement of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program, the largest line rebuild and capital improvement project in CTA history

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding PMO
+ Red/Purple Modernization - Phase 1 Modernization Rail $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

North Main Line - RPM The purpose of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program is to expand capacity to meet growing ridership demand; reduce travel times; improve access to job markets and destinations; better utilize existing transit infrastructure; bring the existing infrastructure to a state of good repair; and improve access to the system for patrons with disabilities.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity ✓
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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
$344,847,735
$0
$0
$344,847,735

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$2,203,408,226

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Oct 2019

End Date

Jan 2025

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

Current Status

Precast span erection was completed for the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization (LBMM) and the contractor continued welding rails along the track as well as prepping for installation of noise walls. Station house construction and steel erection for stairs and platform work at Bryn Mawr began this reporting period and are ongoing. The Clark relay house was set and traction power bracket was installed. The Winona signal racks are currently being installed in the relay room and testing will commence once the rack installation is completed.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Mid-Life Bus Overhaul (7900 series) Rail $0 $74,151,466 $80,488,850 $6,337,384

Description:

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

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding PMO
+ Bus Overhaul - Mid-Life 450 Nova (7900 Series) Rolling Stock Bus $0 $74,151,466

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Funding will provide for the mid-life overhaul of the CTA Nova buses 7900 Series. Buses placed into service between 2014 and 2017 will receive a bus overhaul and will be returned to a state of good repair. This scheduled Mid-Life Bus Overhaul Program will allow for safe, effective operation of the buses throughout their standard estimated life of 15 years.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive ✓

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$74,151,466
$74,151,466
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$74,151,466
$74,151,466

Last Updated 05.18.2023
+ Pace Fixed Route Buses - Expansion Bus $0 $0 $83,889,000 $83,889,000

Description:

Buses for new services

No Results Found
+ CTA Red Line Improvements Rail $0 $0 $396,400,000 $396,400,000

Description:

Upgrades and State of Good Repair projects along the Red Line

No Results Found
+ Metra 75th Street Corridor Rail $0 $0 $1,568,175,000 $1,568,175,000

Description:

Reconfigure track shared by Metra, Amtrak, and freight trains

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding PMO
+ CREATE - P2 Rock Island District Connection Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project will provide engineering for the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) that will relieve rail congestion by separating freight and passenger rail lines. Bottlenecks will be eliminated, and train idling will be reduced.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity ✓
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive ✓

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 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^

$23,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Aug 2020

End Date

Dec 2024

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

Current Status

This project is currently in design. The 60% design has been completed. Design development activities continue to progress to 90% design. Procurement process for Rightof- Way acquisition is ongoing.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
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