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.
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
Tactical Traction Power Improvements (Systemwide)
Rail
$0
$0
$155,739,098
$155,739,098
Traction power substation, third rail replacement and SCADA upgrades
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Systemwide Tactical Traction Power Upgrades (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures)
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Tactical Traction Power (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) -The purpose of this project is to implement traction power system improvements that will enable the CTA to continue to meet existing traction power needs, increase traction power capacity to meet future demand, and address state of good repair by repairing or replacing worn or obsolete 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
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$10,864,902
$0
$0
$10,864,902
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$15,166,629
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The contractor made significant headway during this reporting period and was able to reach substantial completion in July of this year. The contractor was able to finish the final walkthrough inspection and completed all punchlist items and is in contract closeout. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Signal Replacement (Systemwide)
Rail
$0
$0
$619,339,000
$619,339,000
Replace Signal System for Ravenswood (Brown), Evanston (Purple), Skokie (Yellow), and Lake (Green) branches.
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CTA
Rail Yard Improvements
Rail
$0
$0
$259,324,412
$259,324,412
Improvements to CTA Rail Yards
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Rail Facilities (Yards)
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide for the upgrades to be made to the rail yard system infrastructure including track and associated components, fire suppression, and lighting. Other facility deficiencies will be address including but not limited to: boilers, trash collection systems, roofs, windows, pavement replacement, rail hoist replacement, inspection pit rehabilitation, roof replacements, and heating and ventilation air conditioning systems. Overall this project will allow CTA to address multiple state of good repair needs at rail yard 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
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$7,900,000
$0
$0
$7,900,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Rail Facilities - Des Plaines Yard
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The Rail Facilities State of Good Repair Program focuses on critical improvements at CTA rail yards, which include improvements to the yard infrastructure itself (ties, rail, fasteners, ballast, contact rail etc.) as well as the yard fire suppression systems and lighting. The Des Plaines Yard project will include the reconstruction and reconfiguration of the inner and outer lead tracks, including associated special trackwork. Replacement and reconfiguration of the special trackwork in the east yard storage, including the road crossings to the yard shops will also be completed.
*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
$22,858,137
On Budget
Behind 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 in December 2022. CTA developed a procurement package for construction and it is currently out for bid.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Facilities Critical Needs ? Harlem Yard Water Tower Demolition
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Demolotion of the Harlem Water Tower at the Harlem Yard.
*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
$2,869,867
$0
$0
$2,869,867
Last Updated 03.15.2023
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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
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$239,988,009
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The 30% Schematic Design submittal was submitted on 01/24/2024. The 60% Detailed Design submittal was submitted on 03/4/24. CTA is working with the contractor for items related to that design submittal. The 100% advance work package for earthwork was submitted to DoR on 3/8/24 and continues to have the contractor working on it to address comments.
The 90% design submittal is expected to be submitted to CTA in mid-May and the 100% design submittal is expected to be submitted in September 2024.
Last Updated 04.15.2024
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Metra
PTC - systemwide
Rail
$2,440,000
$2,440,000
$0
$0
Install federally-mandated rail operational safety system
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
PTC Program Management
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project will be to facilitate a vendor who can provide Program Management of the entire PTC system and ongoing projects. These projects include, Next Generation Office, CTC over ITCM, ITCM support, PTC Data Distallation Tool, Wabtec Master Service Agreement, and PTC Hardware Renewal. The scope of this work will also include document control, TPCQMP compliance, and movement of all PTC documentation to ProjectWise. The scope also includes FTA, RTA and IDOT monthly PTC progress reporting.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$1,000,000
Last Updated 06.22.2023
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PTC Renewal (Engineering)
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Rail
$690,000
$690,000
Project Details
Description
This project will fund the second phase of Positive Train Control (PTC). Project funds will update back office equipment, components, hardware, software, and other equipment that is necessary to maintain safe and consistent operations of Metra’s interoperable PTC system. This project will fund the purchase, installation, and training of a modern, streamlined PTC system to replace the current PTC back office before the end of its useful life. This new system will have an advanced user interface that will provide operational self-checks and will enable safer operations
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$690,000
$0
$690,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$7,000,000
$690,000
$0
$7,690,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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PTC- Renewal (Mechanical)
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Rail
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
Project Details
Description
This project will fund the second phase of Positive Train Control (PTC). Project funds will update onboard equipment and parts in locomotives and cab cars that communicate with the guideway PTC system.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$1,750,000
$0
$1,750,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,050,000
$1,750,000
$0
$5,800,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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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
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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Metra
Station ADA Rehabilitations
Rail
$0
$4,545,000
$1,124,130,000
$1,119,585,000
Metra's plan to make every station accessible to all people, reguardless of their mobility needs.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Kedzie Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$465,000
Project Details
Description
The project will consist of the rehabilitation of the entire Kedzie station. This includes, but is not limited to, the rehabilitation of the platforms, canopy, staircases, retaining wall, guardrail, and station amenities (signs, lighting, bench, visual displays). The station will also be made ADA accessible through the addition of a compliant ramp or elevator to access the platform. The platform will also receive tactical striping for ADA accessibility.
*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
$465,000
$465,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$465,000
$465,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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115th St. (Kensington) Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$1,300,000
Project Details
Description
The project purpose/objective is the rehabilitation/replacement of the Historic Kensington station on Metra's Metra Electric line. The station is located in Chicago’s Pullman community and while ADA accessible, is ready for modernization. The station will stay open during project construction, which will include a multi-phase rehabilitation. The project will be split into three distinct phases with the scope of work to include but not be limited to constructing a new boarding platform, a platform length canopy, two warming shelters, a climate controlled headhouse with an elevator, renovation of the depot, new signage and wayfinding. Site improvements may include but are not limited to resurfacing the parking lots, reconstructing sidewalks, installing ADA curb cuts, and other improvements to make the entrance pathways ADA-compliant.
*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
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Matteson Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$1,390,000
Project Details
Description
The project will rehabilitate the Matteson station and bring the station into ADA compliance. Improvements will include the replacement of all track-level station facilities with a new ADA-compliant station and improved Kiss & Ride facilities. The platform will be extended to accommodate 6-car trains along with a full-length canopy. The existing west entrance storefront, concrete platform stairs, headhouse, warming shelter, central and south windbreaks, light poles, and existing platform amenities will be demolished and reconstructed.
*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
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Riverdale Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$1,390,000
Project Details
Description
The rehabilitation of the 137th/Riverdale station facility will include the replacement of all track-level station facilities with a new ADA-compliant station and improved Kiss & Ride facilities. The platform will be extended to accommodate 6-car trains along with a full-length canopy. The north entrance will also be rebuilt along with the headhouse and gatehouse. Elevators will be added along with a new set of stairs at the south entrance.
*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
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$1,390,000
$1,390,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Life-Extending Bus Overhaul 430 (1000 series)
Bus
$6,737,430
$6,737,430
$9,372,083
$2,634,653
Overhauls to maintain sufficient fleet until the first order of replacement buses is received
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Life Extending Bus Overhaul - 430 Standard (1000 Series)
Rolling Stock
Bus
$6,737,430
$6,737,430
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Life Extending Overhaul - Up to 430 Standard (1000 Series) - This project will overhaul the engine and other major sub-components to provide the minimal amount of work necessary to keep the fleet going. By end of FY2020 630 buses will have met their estimated 12 year life expectancy. This extension would extend the bus life by four years. The life extension for the 40 foot 1000-1629 New Flyer Bus is essential to keeping a majority of the CTA fleet running in optimal condition. The current fleet of 40 foot NF buses is over 1000 buses. This project is essential to meet availability requirements for CTA. These buses were purchased in 2006-2007 and this life extension is essential to maintaining peak availability requirements at all 7 bus garages.
*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
$6,737,430
$0
$6,737,430
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$25,100,429
$6,737,430
$0
$31,837,859
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$1,893,610
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The CTA Team drafted technical specs and project scope are under review as of this reporting period. The team completed testing the pilot Haldex air dryers on two buses and the buses were put back in service. The Team continues to complete the project independent cost estimate and release the updated specifications to the Purchasing Department to start the bid review/release process.
