Planning Programs and Projects

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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ Equiticity - Bronzeville Mobility Hub Community Planning Mobility Hub Equiticity $100,000
  • RTA
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The RTA is supporting Equiticity, an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), with advancing development of a community mobility center in Bronzeville, near the 51st Street Green Line station. The RTA will assist with identifying community perceptions of existing public transit; with understanding transportation’s impact on environment & personal wellbeing; with gauging the receptivity to climate-friendly mobility modes, gauging the demand for shared bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters & e-vehicles, and with obtaining feedback on design and implementation of the hub and its services. 

Current Activities

This project is in active procurement, with an expected contract award in spring 2024. 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $95,000
Local $5,000

Last Updated 02.05.2024

+ Geneva Financing District Community Planning TOD Funding District Geneva $40,000
  • RTA
Programmed

Project Details

Description

The RTA is assisting the City of Geneva with establishing a special financing district to implement recommendations contained in the Downtown Station-Area Master Plan. An existing Special Service Area (SSA) is in place but set to expire in 2023. The RTA will assist the City to determine whether to extend and expand the scope of the SSA and/or create a different funding source, funding generated from which would work to implement plan recommendations.

Current Activities

The RTA and City of Geneva staff have completed work to develop project goals and a scope of tasks. The project is now in procurement to find a preferred consultant.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $40,000

Last Updated 11.16.2023

+ Joliet Downtown ETOD Plan Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Joliet $140,000
  • RTA
  • Local
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The RTA will assist the City of Joliet to develop an ETOD plan for areas of downtown adjacent to the Joliet Gateway Center, a hub for Amtrak, Metra and Pace services. The goals of the ETOD plan are to create equitable housing opportunities adjacent to public transportation that are not currently available in the downtown; increase ridership on existing public transportation routes; spur new investment in the adjacent neighborhood, including underutilized commercial buildings on Washington Street; utilize existing city-owned parking lots for shared parking opportunities; transition publicly owned land into the private sector to generate property tax revenues; and increase and stabilize property values in the immediate area.

Current Activities

The RTA has secured consultant assistance to lead the work of the Joliet Downtown eTOD Plan. A Steering Committee kickoff is being scheduled and initial work on existing conditions will follow.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $119,750
Local $20,250

Last Updated 02.12.2024

+ Riverdale Mobility and TOD Plan Community Planning Transit Oriented Development Plan - Mobility Management Riverdale $165,000
  • RTA
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Description

The RTA will assist the Village of Riverdale to complete a Mobility Improvement and TOD Action Plan in transit served areas of the Village. The study area includes the 138th Street corridor, Riverdale and Ivanhoe Metra Station areas, S. Halsted Street and S. Indiana Ave. The planning efforts will also incorporate special considerations for current ADA specific infrastructure needs and outline funding opportunities the Village can pursue. The goals for this study include creating specific steps to improve access to all modes of transit within the Village, enhancing safety for residents of all abilities, identifying transit-oriented development opportunities, and creating a guide to secure implementation funding for the Village.

Current Activities

RTA staff are preparing to begin the procurement process to secure consultant services.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $157,500
Local $7,500

Last Updated 02.05.2024

+ University Park Special Financing District Community Planning TOD Funding District University Park $40,000
  • RTA
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports
Description

The RTA will provide assistance to the Village of University Park with identifying a financial strategy to implement the recommendations contained in their newly completed TOD Plan. The RTA will assist the Village with analyzing the plan recommendations, reviewing funding and financing options to spur investment, and recommend a financial strategy that will position the Village for future development at the University Park Metra station.

Current Activities

The RTA and University Park staff have completed work to develop project goals and a scope of tasks. The project is now in procurement to find a preferred consultant.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $40,000

Last Updated 11.16.2023

+ Berkeley Pace Route Access Improvements Phase I Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Berkeley $50,000
  • RTA
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

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
Source Amount
RTA $50,000

Last Updated 01.03.2024

+ Calumet Park Pace Route and Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Calumet Park $264,126
  • RTA
  • Federal
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project will construct bicycle facilities along 124th Street to better facilitate safe access between bus transit services along Halsted Street to the Ashland Metra station at Ashland Avenue. Additional improvements include completing a sidewalk gap on 124th Street between Laflin and Bishop Streets and pedestrian improvements to the intersection of 124th Street and Laflin Street.

Current Activities

After a period of delays, the Phase II engineering has resumed.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $52,825
Federal $211,301

Last Updated 11.15.2023

+ Cary TOD Developer Dialogue Community Planning Developer Panel Cary $3,500
  • RTA
Completed

Project Details

Description

The RTA provided assistance to the Village in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to specific parcels near the Cary Metra station. The Final Report is attached.

Current Activities

RTA staff has developed a final report and delivered it to the Village of Cary.  This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $3,500

Last Updated 04.28.2023

+ Cicero TOD Developer Dialogue Community Planning Developer Panel Cicero $3,500
  • RTA
Completed

Project Details

Description

The RTA convened a half-day Developer Discussion Panel in July 2022 to solicit guidance and advice from development experts regarding a collection of Town-owned parcels near the Cicero Metra station on the UP-West line. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for, and attract development to, these parcels.

Current Activities

The Developer Discussion Panel was held in Cicero on July 19. The report of recommendations was published in October 2022 and is available under "Related Reports."

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $3,500

Last Updated 05.19.2023

+ - Clearbrook Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Clearbrook $800,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project provides transportation services to more than 6,000 seniors and individuals with disabilities. Clients are transported to work, school, day programs, medical appointments, community recreation, and other activities. This is an existing Section 5310 operating funded project.

Current Activities

This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $400,000
Local $400,000

Last Updated 01.17.2024