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Year | Project Title | Program Sort descending | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | Berkeley Pace Route Access Improvements Phase I | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Berkeley | $50,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project funded Phase I engineering necessary for future sidewalk network improvements that will provide access from residential neighborhoods south of St. Charles Road to Pace Bus Route 313. Engineering was completed for sidewalk gaps along Lee Boulevard, Morris Avenue, Rohde Avenue, Spencer Avenue, and Jerele Boulevard. Current Activities
Phase I engineering activities are complete and the RTA awarded Phase II and Construction funding in late 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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+ | Brookfield Metra Station Bicycle Parking | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Brookfield | $277,150 |
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Not Available Description
This project funded construction of covered bicycle parking at both the Congress Park and Brookfield Metra Stations. Twenty-four racks were installed at Congress Park and 12 at Brookfield. These improvements leverage Brookfield's existing bicycle facilities and support the annual Bike Brookfield event. Current Activities
Construction of these improvements was completed in 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Berkeley Pace Route Access Improvements Phase II and Construction | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Berkeley | $1,000,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project funds Phase II engineering and construction of sidewalk network improvements that will provide access from residential neighborhoods south of St. Charles Road to Pace Bus Route 313. Work will be completed for sidewalk gaps along Lee Boulevard, Morris Avenue, Rohde Avenue, Spencer Avenue, and Jerele Boulevard. Current Activities
Phase II engineering is currently underway. Final plans are expected to go to IDOT in June 2024. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | University Park Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | University Park | $491,750 |
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Not Available Description
Project improvements include new sidewalk connections, crosswalks, and ADA improvements (ramps and detectable warnings) to provide better access to Pace Route #367 and Metra service throughout the Village. Current Activities
Project completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.17.2022 |
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+ | Cary Metra Station Mobility Hub | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Cary | $585,513 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA awarded the Village of Cary construction funding to develop the Depot Plaza in downtown Cary, as envisioned in the Cary Downtown Strategic Plan. Improvements will include an open-air plaza with artificial turf, shelter for bicyclists and pedestrians waiting for the McRide bus service, ride sharing, taxis, and outbound Metra service, modifications to the sidewalk to increase walkability and improve pedestrian safety, built in planters to add color and character, and new benches. Current Activities
Project plans have been submitted to both IDOT and Metra for review. IDOT has scheduled the project for letting on June 2024 pending final revisions to plans and documentation. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Rolling Meadows Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Rolling Meadows | $1,216,500 |
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This project provides new sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads along a one-and-a-half mile section of Golf Road, improving access to three Pace fixed routes that operate on the corridor (#209, #606, and #757). Several major employers are located on this corridor and it has also been chosen by Pace as a potential Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) route. Current Activities
Construction completed in summer of 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.15.2021 |
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+ | Chicago Ridge Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Chicago Ridge | $998,239 |
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The project funds pedestrian-related improvements along Ridgeland Avenue between 102nd and 111th Streets, which is served by the Chicago Ridge Metra station and Pace Route 384. Improvements include a new crosswalk, pedestrian signal countdowns, pavement striping, pedestrian railroad safety gates, ornamental lighting, way-finding signs, and bike racks. Current Activities
Project completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.17.2022 |
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+ | Waukegan Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Waukegan | $260,880 |
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In Progress | |||||||||
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Not Available Description
This project will add multi-modal access improvements to multiple Pace Routes on the Washington Street corridor. Route 572 is the primary route that serves the corridor, although Route 562 also serves portions of the corridor and four others connect to it (561, 565, 566, 569). Improvements include bus shelters and concrete pads, wayfinding to important destinations, curb extensions at the intersection with the Robert McClory Bike Path, crosswalk improvements along the project area, and bike parking at the Metra station. Current Activities
QBS is being advertised for Phase II Engineering. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Harvard Pace Route Access Improvements - Marengo Rd and Ayer St. - Phase II and Construction | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Harvard | $360,000 |
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Not Available Description
Funding for this project will complete Phase II engineering and construction of pedestrian access improvements along US Rte. 14, IL Route. 173, Marengo Road, and Ayer Street. The project includes new sidewalks, ADA improvements, crosswalks, and a Pace Bus shelter. These improvements will better connect residents to the Harvard Metra Station and the Pace Bus Route 808. Current Activities
The City has selected an engineering consultant who is now completing design engineering. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Chicago Heights Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Chicago Heights | $124,920 |
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Not Available Description
The project will add access improvements to the Chicago Heights Pace terminal located at 16th St. and Vincennes Ave. They include replacement of existing sidewalks, adding ADA-compliant crosswalks, a bus staging lane and covered bike parking. Current Activities
The City is currently in coordination with Illinois Department of Transportation for a Qualified Based Selection and Phase II design. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |