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+ | Brookfield Developer Discussion Panel - Congress Park Station | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Brookfield | $3,500 |
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Description
The RTA partnered with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to convene a half-day discussion panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice to Village staff. The panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for, and attract development to, Village-owned parcels near the Congress Park Metra station. Current Activities
RTA, ULI, and Village of Brookfield staff facilitated the developer panel discussion on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Four developer panelists were in attendance. The report of recommendations was published in March 2022 and is available under "Related Reports." Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.22.2023 |
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+ | Kimball Station Area Curbside Management and Mobility Study | Community Planning | Pedestrian Access to Transit - Mobility Management | Chicago | $200,000 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA is providing technical assistance to Chicago's Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and the Albany Park community to pinpoint new and expanded pedestrian and shared space amenities along Kimball and Lawrence Avenues as well as introduce new micro-mobility infrastructure and device parking to advance first and last mile connectivity near the Kimball Brown Line station. New public amenities recommended in the plan could include specific locations for sheltered seating for transit passengers and customers of street merchants, e-scooter and e-bike designated parking areas, wall murals along the exterior of the Kimball CTA station, a plaza area near the Kimball station, and dedicated bus priority zones for transfer stops of CTA bus routes 81 and 82. The RTA and DPD will work alongside the North River Commission, the CTA and others in Albany Park to finalize short-term, tactical recommendations. Current Activities
Work on the project began in February 2023 with data collection and analysis, focus group meetings and community engagement activities. The project team has created preliminary concept designs for the planning area. A set of preliminary concepts were developed in the fall and were presented to the public for feedback in late winter and early spring 2024. The team is now drafting a full set of plans and recommendations for consideration and additional feedback. More project information and opportunities to engage can be found on the project website kimballcurb.org. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.29.2024 |
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+ | Maywood TOD Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Maywood | $30,000 |
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Description
The RTA is assisting the Village of Maywood to amend the Village’s Zoning Code in the downtown area as recommended in the Maywood TOD Plan Update, completed through the RTA’s Community Planning program in 2020. Code updates will foster the type of development envisioned in the plan, address current parking in downtown Maywood, and respond to the historic nature of the area. The project’s focus area includes Lake Street and 5th Avenue. Current Activities
This project began in 2023 with a series of community engagement events to gather input from the public on potential amendments. These included stakeholder interviews, a public open house, and an elected/appointed officials roundtable discussion with the Maywood Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals. Based on Village staff review of initial recommendations, the project team developed draft zoning amendments for Village consideration. Village staff and relevant committees are currently reviewing the draft amendments. The draft amendments will be refined during spring 2024, with anticipated adoption in the summer. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.29.2024 |
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+ | Robbins TOD Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Robbins | $40,000 |
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Description
The RTA is assisting the Village with updating the zoning code in the southeast portion of the Village, from South Claire Boulevard to the Robbins Metra station. Code updates will allow the Village to realize the type of development envisioned in the Robbins TOD and Industrial Areas Plan, completed with support from the RTA and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Current Activities
The project kicked off in January 2024 with an analysis of the Village's existing zoning regulations for Village staff review. The project team is currently developing draft zoning code amendments for review and consideration by Village staff. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.29.2024 |
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+ | Aurora Transportation Center Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Aurora | $995,283 |
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Not Available Description
This project will create various pedestrian and access improvements to and around the Aurora Transportation Center including entrance modifications at the intersection of Spring Street and the creation of a Kiss and Ride area for passenger drop off. Other improvements include the installation of real time message boards on the platform to indicate train departure/arrival time and track location, installation of bike shelters on the east side of the Metra tracks and at the existing bike racks located along the west side of the platform, and installation of decorative monument signs at the Spring Street and Broadway Avenue entrances. Finally, four commuter transit shelters with heaters will be installed on the platforms and bike lanes along Spring Street, running east and west will be installed to improve access for people using bicycles to access the station. Current Activities
Last quarter Aurora completed the punchlist items. The shelter lighting is the only outstanding item to complete the job. Lighting expected to be delivered in mid-April. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Calumet Park Ashland Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Calumet Park | $329,291 |
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Not Available Description
This project will include the construction of approximately 2,050 linear feet of new and improved sidewalks, two new pedestrian crosswalks, and a covered bike shelter at the Ashland Metra Station. Current Activities
After a period of delays, the Phase II engineering has resumed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Calumet Park TOD Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Calumet Park | $3,500 |
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Description
The RTA convened a Developer Discussion Panel to assist the Village's efforts to attract transit- oriented development (TOD) at a vacant ~6-acre site located directly adjacent to the Metra Electric Ashland Avenue station. The Village will benefit from developer expertise on how to attract and consider development proposals that optimize the neighboring transit asset and align with local and regional goals. Current Activities
The panel of development experts met in June 2021 for the 1/2 day workshop with the Village. The report of recommendations was published in September 2021 and is available under "Related Reports". Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.19.2023 |
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+ | Chicago Auburn Gresham 79th Street Corridor Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Chicago | $134,990 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA is assisting the City of Chicago with an initiative to provide transformative changes along the 79th Street commercial corridor within the Auburn Gresham community areas. A plan will be developed to serve as a guide for future housing, retail and transportation investments in the community. Current Activities
The draft corridor plan has completed review by the community and the RTA and the City are making final edits to the draft based on comments and feedback. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | - | Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Clearbrook | $400,000 |
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Not Available Description
Clearbrook continues to provide transportation services to more than 8,000 children & adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clients are transported to work, school, day programs, medical appointments, community recreation, and other activities. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. The operating service provided 17,041 trips in November 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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+ | CTA Bus Priority Zones Plan - Halsted Street | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $300,000 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA is assisting the CTA with developing a strategy for bus route enhancements that will address slow zones along CTA Bus Route #8 - Halsted Street. The strategies are being developed in coordination with other transportation analyses along the corridors. The improvements will work to speed bus operations in persistent congested areas and accommodate expected growth in the North Branch area with improved transit service. Current Activities
The team has identified nine slow zones along CTA Route 8, Halsted and is now prioritizing future improvements based on feedback from the Federal Transit Administration as well as roadway jurisdictional agencies. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |