Capital programming is a core function of the RTA. RTA and the Service Boards have worked to articulate as well as advance a capital strategy for transit projects in the Chicagoland region.
Priority Projects have been identified by the Service Boards. These priority projects are updated on an annual basis. This page shows details about the funding for each priority project.
The 2024-2028 5-Year Regional Capital Program includes over 250 projects that are advancing many of these Priority Projects. The capital projects are shown in the table below, organized by Priority Project and can also be seen in a mapped form on the RTA Capital Projects Dashboard. Each project listing shows the amount of funding programmed in the 2024-2028 Regional Capital Program. Beginning with the 2024-2028 Capital Program, projects are evaluated based on 15 measures which were identified in the new Regional Transit Strategic Plan, Transit is the Answer. All projects in the 2024-2028 program show the detailed evaluations in this site.
The metrics include evaluations of Equity and Accessibility which are used in the performance-based allocation process. The region has committed to dedicating 20% of programmed funds to projects that fulfill the regional goals of improving equity and accessibility for 2025 and beyond as a part of the new performance-based capital allocation process
The Service Boards have met and exceeded the 20% goal for the 2025-2028 budget years.
Project Management Oversite (PMO) data is provided for projects that are being actively monitored by the PMO group. Data included current activities, start and end date and budget and schedule status. The following page has a full list of active PMO projects.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$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
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CTA
Mid-Life Bus Overhauls
Bus
$13,692,373
$80,488,850
$308,488,850
$228,000,000
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
+
Bus Overhaul - Mid-Life 450 Nova (7900 Series)
Rolling Stock
Bus
$13,692,373
$80,488,850
Project Details
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.Major components, which are a part of the overhaul, include items such as engines, transmissions, electronics (including cameras, GPS, destination signs, voice announcements, and passenger counters), HAVC, cooling and suspension systems, doors, wheel chair ramps, driver seats, interior lighting, and other components as needed.
*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
$13,692,373
$51,933,068
$65,625,441
State
$0
$0
$14,863,409
$14,863,409
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$13,692,373
$66,796,477
$80,488,850
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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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.
*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
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CTA
Non-Revenue Vehicle Replacement Program
System
$3,225,000
$8,450,000
$70,740,422
$62,290,422
Replacement of vehicles needed for maintenance and operations support
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Equipment and Non-Revenue Vehicles Program
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$2,000,000
$6,000,000
Project Details
Description
CTA plans to invest funds annually to fund the phased replacement of aged equipment and vehicles used by CTA maintenance groups that include Bus, Rail, Power & Way, and Facilities.
*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
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,269,359
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$7,269,359
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Non-Revenue Utility Vehicle Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$1,225,000
$2,450,000
Project Details
Description
Heavy-Duty Vehicles to support routine infrastructure maintenance, emergency repairs, and recovery operations.
*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
$1,225,000
$1,225,000
$2,450,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,450,000
$1,225,000
$1,225,000
$4,900,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Non-Revenue Vehicles - Diesel Locomotives
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Equipment and Non-Revenue Vehicles (Diesel Locomotives): Funding will provide for the replacement of CTA's diesel locomotive snow fighters. The self-propelled locomotives with special attachments to remove snow and ice during severe winter weather conditions are able to operate and clear system track, so that CTA can safely power up the system to restore/provide service. When traction power is down, this equipment will also be used to move rolling stock to secure locations.
*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
$3,333,095
$0
$0
$3,333,095
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$22,731,013
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The structural design was approved by the CTA. The project is in full production mode and contractor continues to get the final assembly of the first locomotive. CTA and the contractor are coordinating a site visit for when the load testing will be performed by the contractor.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Perform Bus Maintenance Activities
Bus
$12,373,828
$62,548,156
$360,000,000
$297,451,844
Preform bus maintenance activities to keep the fleet in a state of good repair.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
2021 - Bus Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Funding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
*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
$53,365,222
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Major rehabilitation elements worked on included, but not limited to, body work, vehicle wiring, and brakes. Bus maintenance activities were completed in this reporting period. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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2022 - Bus Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Funding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
*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
$56,000,000
$0
$0
$56,000,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$36,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Bus maintenance activities began on this project during this reporting period. Major rehabilitation elements will include, but not limited to, body work, vehicle wiring, and brakes.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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2023 - Bus Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Perform Bus Maintenance ActivitiesFunding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA's scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
*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
$36,000,000
$0
$0
$36,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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2024 - Bus Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Bus
$12,373,828
$62,548,156
Project Details
Description
Funding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
*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
$12,373,828
$50,174,328
$62,548,156
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$12,373,828
$50,174,328
$62,548,156
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Purchase and Install Driver Barrier Doors for Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Retrofit approximately 740 buses removing the current polycarbonate barrier shield by installing a full top to bottom barrier door improving security while minimizing glare and anti-reflection effect. The specific fleet buses to be retrofitted will include the 1000 Series buses that are not be replaced with the current order, 4000 Series, and the 4300 Series. All new buses for the current contract and going forward will contain full door shields.
*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
$4,309,417
$0
$0
$4,309,417
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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CTA
Program Development
System
$625,000
$3,125,000
$6,250,000
$3,125,000
Provide for Program Development
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Program Development - UWP
Contingencies and Administration
System
$625,000
$3,125,000
Project Details
Description
Develop and refine CTA's capital programs for inclusion into five year regional Transportation Improvement Program. Provide support as required to finalize the current TIP. Analyze project proposals for potential inclusion in the Authority's Capital Program, presentations to the public, CTA Board and Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).
*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
$500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$125,000
$500,000
$625,000
Total
$1,463,226
$625,000
$2,500,000
$4,588,226
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Program Management
System
$6,606,375
$33,031,875
$66,064,000
$33,032,125
Provide for Program Management
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Program Management
Contingencies and Administration
System
$6,606,375
$33,031,875
Project Details
Description
Professional services to manage implementation of the CTA's Capital Construction Program. Funds provide for a construction program management consultant.
*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
$6,606,375
$26,425,500
$33,031,875
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$13,212,750
$6,606,375
$26,425,500
$46,244,625
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Radio System Upgrade
Rail
$0
$0
$64,500,000
$64,500,000
Replacement of obsolete radio system
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CTA
Rail Car Maintenance Activities
Rail
$0
$0
$300,000,000
$300,000,000
Preform rail car maintenance activities to keep the fleet in a state of good repair.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
2020 - Rail Car Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
CTA will continue investing in the rail car fleet maintenance program. This program is intended to correct critical defects and operational deficiencies discovered during inspections of rail cars. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned work to maintain rail car performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a quarterly and mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals of the car’s life, outside of the overhaul cycle. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace a component before it reaches its end of useful life and fails with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.The major systems that must be maintained on CTA’s rail cars include the following:Propulsion, Safety, HVAC, Braking, Battery/Charging, Signage, Doors, Windows, Traction Power, RCA, Lighting, Automatic Train Control, Communication , Suspension, Car body/Structure. CTA’s Rail Terminal Shops are responsible for the maintenance that may result in replacement of a variety of components such as: traction motors, HVAC components and packages, lights, public address system components, trucks, wheels assemblies, hydraulic units, couplers, drawbars, and numerous other mechanical and electrical components. CTA’s Heavy Maintenance Shop is responsible for the rebuild/repair/manufacture of components for the railcar fleet such as wheel assemblies, truck assemblies, traction motors, air comfort units, electronic devices, control units, and associated devices including solid state and microprocessor-controlled units.
*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
$27,074,655
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Rail car maintenance activities with this funding were completed in this reporting period. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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2021 - Rail Car Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
CTA will continue investing in the rail car fleet maintenance program. This program is intended to correct critical defects and operational deficiencies discovered during inspections of rail cars. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned work to maintain rail car performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a quarterly and mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals of the car’s life, outside of the overhaul cycle. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace a component before it reaches its end of useful life and fails with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.The major systems that must be maintained on CTA’s rail cars include the following:Propulsion, Safety, HVAC, Braking, Battery/Charging, Signage, Doors, Windows, Traction Power, RCA, Lighting, Automatic Train Control, Communication , Suspension, Car body/Structure. CTA’s Rail Terminal Shops are responsible for the maintenance that may result in replacement of a variety of components such as: traction motors, HVAC components and packages, lights, public address system components, trucks, wheels assemblies, hydraulic units, couplers, drawbars, and numerous other mechanical and electrical components. CTA’s Heavy Maintenance Shop is responsible for the rebuild/repair/manufacture of components for the railcar fleet such as wheel assemblies, truck assemblies, traction motors, air comfort units, electronic devices, control units, and associated devices including solid state and microprocessor-controlled units.
*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
$10,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Rail car maintenance activities are ongoing. Major elements include, but not limited to, rail car inspection and engineering; vehicle wiring; and body work. The project budget has been decreased via a grant amendment for a bus maintenance project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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2022 - Rail Car Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
CTA will continue investing in the rail car fleet maintenance program. This program is intended to correct critical defects and operational deficiencies discovered during inspections of rail cars. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned work to maintain rail car performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a quarterly and mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals of the car’s life, outside of the overhaul cycle. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace a component before it reaches its end of useful life and fails with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.The major systems that must be maintained on CTA’s rail cars include the following:Propulsion, Safety, HVAC, Braking, Battery/Charging, Signage, Doors, Windows, Traction Power, RCA, Lighting, Automatic Train Control, Communication , Suspension, Car body/Structure. CTA’s Rail Terminal Shops are responsible for the maintenance that may result in replacement of a variety of components such as: traction motors, HVAC components and packages, lights, public address system components, trucks, wheels assemblies, hydraulic units, couplers, drawbars, and numerous other mechanical and electrical components. CTA’s Heavy Maintenance Shop is responsible for the rebuild/repair/manufacture of components for the railcar fleet such as wheel assemblies, truck assemblies, traction motors, air comfort units, electronic devices, control units, and associated devices including solid state and microprocessor-controlled units.
*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
$18,106,390
$0
$0
$18,106,390
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$18,106,390
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Rail car maintenance activities for this project are on hold until prior year projects are completed. Major elements will include, but are not limited to, rail car inspection and engineering, vehicle wiring, and body work.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Rail Shops Improvements
System
$27,000,000
$58,800,000
$255,900,000
$197,100,000
Provide repair and replacement to worn components at rail maintenance shops
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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63rd Shop - Non-Revenue Equipment and Service
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Purchase of equipment associated with 63rd Shop operations moving from Skokie to 63rd. Also, contracts for movement of existing equipment/material. This is necessary to allow use of the new shop as planned.
*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.
The purpose of this project is to support the expansion of CTA’s diesel-powered snow fighter locomotives via the construction of three sheds, one at each of the following locations: 98th, Midway, and Rosemont Yards to house the four new snow fighter locomotives. The sheds will fully enclose the locomotives. Work at each location provides for a pre-engineered insulated metal building structure, overhead coiling doors, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire alarms system, and tie-ins for sewer and electrical service.
*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.
Provide railcar access from the north yard. Both cars of a railcar unit will be able to be trued without removing the unit from the shop to turn around. Allows for increased wheel truing activity, improves ride quality, and extends wheel life and track life.
*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
$13,800,000
$13,800,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$13,800,000
$13,800,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Non-Revenue Rail Vehicle Equipment - Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$2,000,000
$10,000,000
Project Details
Description
Replace various rail-borne non-revenue vehicles that have exceeded their useful lives. Repairs and spare parts have become increasingly difficult which raises maintenance costs and increases duration of downtime of this critical equipment. Equipment includes: car movers, rail borne sewer vacuum, subway washer vehicle, rail profile grinder, rail cranes, 2 locomotive crane 22 ton, 2 tie cranes w/ close clearance tie replacement head, sky trim tree trimmer, tie inserters, MKVI tamper and stabilizer. Car movers needed to move rail cars in/out of shops, sewer vac needed for subway sewers, subway washer needed for subway cleanliness, other equipment needed for track maintenance.
*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
$2,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,507,124
$2,000,000
$8,000,000
$15,507,124
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rail Car Facility Maintenance
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$4,000,000
$14,000,000
Project Details
Description
Replacement of various shop facility heavy equipment that is ending their useful lives. Equipment includes: carbody hoists at Harlem, spin jacks at Rosemont and Wheel truing machine at 54th (replace with 4-axle), office space at Harlem above classroom, security gates at Kimball/54th for when rollup doors are raised, 2 man gates at DesPlaines.
*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
$4,000,000
$10,000,000
$14,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$4,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Replace Non-Revenue 61st ST. Rail Shop
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Construct a new non-revenue vehicle maintenance facility for maintenance and repair of non-revenueequipment. Facility will also include covered storage tracks for track maintenance equipment. Thepurpose of the new Non-Revenue Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility is to provide facilities formaintenance and repair of over 125 pieces of non-revenue equipment used for right-of-way maintenanceand other rail-mounted non-revenue vehicles.
*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
$70,017,063
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The 61st rail shop project continued to make headway. The building enclosure erected as well as roof installed. The contractor continues to make headway with procurement and installation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry inside the building. The contractor continues to perform parking lot and landscaping for the facility as well.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Skokie Clean Room - Bench Test Equipment
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Skokie Clean Room - Bench Test Equipment: The scope of work provides for modifications to the CTA Skokie Shop (Heavy Maintenance Facility) to accommodate the addition of clean rooms. All of the necessary architectural and MEP systems would be reworked and reactivated in the expanded / modified spaces.
*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
$4,400,000
$0
$0
$4,400,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Skokie Shops - Railcar Hoists
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
Project Details
Description
Construct two new Rail car body hoists where the non-revenue unit is currently situated. This unit is to move to new facility in late 2023 or early 2024. Additional space with new hoists increases the capacity to overhaul series cars. Over the next five years, CTA will need to continue the overhaul of the 5000 Series, while also addressing life extending work on existing 2600 and 3200 Series expected to remain in fleet until replacement cars are available from a future order.
*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.
*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
$4,500,000
$0
$4,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$0
$9,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Skokie Shops Improvements Other
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
Project Details
Description
Various shop improvements, including: Repurpose truck wash machine area to HVAC/truck wash, fill in truck transfer pit and install truck hi-line, add truck hi-line positions (and lighting, hose reels) in truck storage area, additional air operated 2-ton crane in Paint Booth, engineering lab, additional crane in truck shop on existing rails.
*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.
