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.
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
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
+
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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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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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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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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CTA
Replacement Bus Purchase 1000 Series - 430 Electric Buses
Bus
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
$459,358,312
$456,758,312
Replace 430 of the 1000 Series Buses, with electric buses, that have now been in service 15 yrs plus and are now due replacement.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Purchase up to 70 Electric Buses and up to 9 Charging Stations
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Purchase up to 70 Electric Buses and up to nine Chargers - Bus funding provides for a future order of up to 70 40-foot battery-powered, zero-emission, all-electric, fully accessible, public transit buses with en-route charging capabilities. CTA will retire up to 70 1000-Series New Flyer buses that are over 14 years old. Turnkey project to procure Electric buses and associated charging infrastructure.
*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
$71,991,905
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The charging stations were received and installed and reached substantial completion in January 2021. In Q4-2021, seventeen (17) production buses were completed and delivered to CTA. The installation of revenue fare collection systems, communication equipment, network systems were completed in Q2-2022. A total of twenty-three (23) buses were delivered. Nineteen (19) are in service and four are being used at the 74th Garage for operator training. In this reporting period, CTA has exercised an option for an additional twenty-two (22) buses. CTA’s Infrastructure department is working with Bus Engineering to finalize the budget breakdown and scope for the 103rd Garage.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Purchase up to 6 Electric Buses with Charging Systems
Rolling Stock
Bus
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
Project Details
Description
Bus funding provides for a future order of up to six 40-foot battery-powered, zero-emission, all-electric, fully accessible, public transit buses with en-route charging capabilities. CTA will retire up to six 1000-Series New Flyer buses that are over 14 years old. Turnkey project to procure Electric buses and associated charging infrastructure.
*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
$2,600,000
$0
$2,600,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,496,667
$2,600,000
$0
$6,096,667
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
BRT/Bus Slow Zone Removal/ TSP/Dedicated Lane projects
Bus
$0
$0
$231,240,000
$231,240,000
Targeted street and traffic signal improvements to increase bus speeds
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Bus Slow Zones Elimination Program
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This is a joint partnership with CDOT where CTA and CDOT will implement a coordinated program of bus priority treatments and targeted solutions for specific problem areas, in order to improve speed and reliability on major bus corridors. Project funds will cover final design and construction for all six routes.
*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
$15,200,000
$0
$0
$15,200,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Bus Priority Corridor Study
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is pursuing the Bus Priority Corridor Study to advance planning for key bus corridors in the City of Chicago to identify concepts to dramatically improve bus service. The project will advance equity and mobility justice by enabling higher quality transit services to communities that have the greatest needs, mitigate congestion, improve air quality, and promote economic development and access to opportunity.
*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
$575,000
$0
$0
$575,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Electric Bus Infrastructure Program
Bus
$24,610,000
$157,610,000
$330,287,270
$172,677,270
Electric bus infrastructure upgrades necessary to begin transition to electrify CTA's bus service. Full electric conversion of Chicago and 103rd Garages, Chargers installation, and 95th Substation upgrades.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Bus Garage Electricfication - Chicago
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$17,010,000
$17,010,000
Project Details
Description
The project will provide for the necessary electrical, communications, and life safety system modernization at the Chicago Bus Garage to support the ongoing fleet conversion. This is a share of funding necessary for full upgrade to modify the Chicago Avenue bus garage. When engineering assessment and design criteria are complete, construction work can proceed with the first of CTA system bus garages. Order of magnitude estimate for Chicago Garage work is $100.0M, complete estimate will come from the engineering assessment.
*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
$17,010,000
$0
$17,010,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$28,573,334
$17,010,000
$0
$45,583,334
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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95th Street Terminal Electrification
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$7,600,000
$7,600,000
Project Details
Description
Project will install bus charging equipment at the 95th Street Terminal with associated electrical upgrades at the 95th Street rail traction power substation to support the equipment.
*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
$7,600,000
$0
$7,600,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$25,000,000
$7,600,000
$0
$32,600,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Bus Garage Electrification - 103rd Garage
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$133,000,000
Project Details
Description
Provides funds for the design and construction for the full electrification of the 103rd Street Bus Garage as part of the e-Bus implementation.
*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
$133,000,000
$133,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$133,000,000
$133,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Station Communication Infrastructure
Rail
$0
$0
$158,800,000
$158,800,000
These are all the life safety mission critical systems which all have to be upgraded at the same time, and are all interrelated. For example the rail station commmunications infrastructure upgrades are needed by PA system, the digital signage system, cameras system, telephone system, radio system etc.
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CTA
Red Line Extension
Rail
$385,480,519
$704,363,088
$3,947,956,700
$3,243,593,612
Extension of the Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Red Line Extension - Planning, Preliminary Engineering
Extension
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Red Line Extension Planning, Preliminary EngineeringFunds will provide for planning, program management, and preliminary engineering services for the anticipated extension of the south leg of the Red Line. Funding will allow for the CTA to continue project work through the Project Development phase where the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Preliminary Engineering for the project will be completed. CIP also provides the 30% non-Capital Improvement Grant match ($310M) commitment needed to successfully complete Project Development.
*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
$60,240,816
$0
$0
$60,240,816
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Red Line Extension
Extension
Rail
$385,480,519
$704,363,088
Project Details
Description
The Red Line Extension project extends south end of line 5.6 miles and will include four new, fully accessible stations at 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue, and 130th Street. Provides for a share of funding necessary to advance from the engineering to construction phase of project schedule to start in early 2025.
*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
$30,000,000
$30,000,000
State
$0
$76,000,000
$288,882,569
$364,882,569
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$309,480,519
$0
$309,480,519
Total
$0
$385,480,519
$318,882,569
$704,363,088
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Red Purple Modernization
Rail
$0
$0
$5,956,152,265
$5,956,152,265
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
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Red/Purple Modernization - Phase 1
Modernization
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
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. FY2021-2025 funds will continue RPM Phase One funding stream.Red Purple Modernization phase one project consists the following interrelated and concurrent projects, as defined in the environmental documents to be developed by the CTA:RED-PURPLE BYPASS PROJECT. This element would construct a fifth track bypass flyover immediately north of the CTA Belmont Station to separate northbound Brown Line trains that currently conflict with southbound Purple Line trains and both northbound and southbound Red Line trains. This project includes construction of a new fifth track bypass flyover and replacement or renovation of approximately 0.3 mile of associated mainline track.LAWRENCE TO BRYN MAWR MODERNIZATION PROJECT. This modernization project would replace 1.3 miles of the existing rail line from Leland Avenue on the south to approximately Ardmore Avenue on the north. This section of track includes four stations - Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, and Bryn Mawr. The project would expand and modernize these four stations. The project would also provide ADA access to transit customers with disabilities in a two-mile stretch of the north Red Line that currently does not have accessible stations.CORRIDOR SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS. This project would improve the signal system and special trackwork generally between Belmont and Loyola stations. Improvements would occur within CTA's existing right-of-way. The scope of work includes planning, design, procurement, and installation of wayside equipment and special trackwork that are significantly past their useful lives. This project also includes improvements to existing special trackwork.CONTINUED INTERIM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. This project would improve track infrastructure conditions between Belmont Station and Linden Station in order to maintain service along existing rail lines. This work would take place within the CTA's existing right-of-way.
*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
$344,847,735
$0
$0
$344,847,735
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$2,203,408,226
On Budget
On Schedule
^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 installing pre-cast segments as well as their fabrication. The Argyle temporary station was put in service this reporting period. The Red-Purple Bypass continued with structural element installations, traction power installation, as well as installed the noise barriers, foot walks, and handrails. Punchlist items remain. Signal upgrades and installation continued along the project this reporting period. Communications switches in Clark and Kenmore Relay Houses were installed this reporting period. The contractor will continue excavation, caisson installation, and concrete pours for structural elements on the project side. Similarly, the contractor will work to install the steel for the elevator truss at the Bryn Mawr and Berwyn stations. Similarly, the contractor will continue to install signals and other electrical elements along the projec
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Metra
75th Street Corridor
Rail
$0
$0
$1,646,583,750
$1,646,583,750
Reconfigure track shared by Metra, Amtrak, and freight trains
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Metra
A-2 Interlocking Replacement
Rail
$0
$0
$826,875,000
$826,875,000
Separate tracks at busiest switching location on Metra system
