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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner Sort descending | 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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Project DetailsRelated 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
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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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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Project DetailsRelated Reports
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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+ | Itasca Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Itasca | $90,779 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA partnered with the Village of Itasca to update their Downtown Strategic Action Plan aimed at strengthening the downtown business environment surrounding the Itasca Metra station, guiding development and redevelopment, building on the Village's unique assets in the downtown area including historic buildings, parks and open space, and enhancing opportunities for transit oriented-development. Current Activities
The Plan was completed and adopted by the Itasca Village Board in March 2022, and can be found under "Related Reports". In the spring of 2024 a developer was in permitting stages of a Village approved 5 story, 88 unit mixed-use residential building within the core of downtown Itasca, IL. Situated on a 0.86 acre corner site just north of the Itasca Metra Rail Station, the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) will serve as a catalyst for redevelopment of Itasca’s historic downtown. The building’s design blends a contemporary aesthetic while paying tribute to Itasca’s historic downtown through building materials and massing. The U-shaped building consists of a residential Lobby and amenities, 116 indoor residential parking spaces, and approximately 4,600 s.f. of retail space at the ground floor. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Park Forest Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Park Forest | $3,750 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in June 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.07.2014 |
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+ | Park Forest Metra Electric District 211th Street Station Area Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Park Forest | $100,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project studied the area surrounding the 211th Street Station, focusing on transit oriented development and pedestrian and vehicular access improvements. The Villages of Park Forest, Olympia Fields, and Matteson participated in this study. This study was completed in September 2007.
Current Activities
Park Forest received a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) for a Phase II study in summer of 2010 to explore development and financial incentives to realize recommendations in the RTA-funded study. A Steering Committee consisting of representatives from Pace, Metra, RTA and Park Forest, Olympia Fields and Matteson finalized the Phase II study in the Fall of 2012 and all three communities are now focusing on implementing the recommendations. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.15.2024 |
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+ | Park Forest TOD Pedestrian Access Plan | Community Planning | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Park Forest | $0 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA worked with Village staff and appropriate agencies to develop a pedestrian access plan for the Park Forest section of the 211th Street Metra Station.
Current Activities
The final plan was completed in June 2015.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.04.2018 |
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+ | Park Forest Pace Bus Route and Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Park Forest | $232,802 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project included the installation of a five foot wide sidewalk along the south side of US30 / Lincoln Highway in the Village of Park Forest from Orchard Drive east to the Village limits at Rockwell Street, and then south along an undeveloped right-of-way to connect to an existing sidewalk in a residential neighborhood on Farragut Street. This is a segment of 2,425 linear feet and is the final segment of a greater project to build needed sidewalk connections along US30 from the eastern Village limits to the 211th Street Metra station. Current Activities
This project was completed in the summer of 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Park Forest, Matteson and Richton Park Transportation Alternatives Study | Community Planning | Pedestrian Access to Transit - Mobility Management | Park Forest | $1,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA partnered with the villages of Park Forest, Matteson and Richton Park to prepare a transportation alternatives study. The study examined the market potential for new mobility services such as local community-based transit services, shared mobility services, and non-motorized transportation alternatives, as well as identified additional approaches to continued land development near transit services. Current Activities
The report was completed in the summer of 2022 and can be found under "Related Reports." To advance the recommendation for improving bicycle facilities, the Village of Forest Park was awarded funding from Cook County to conduct preliminary engineering for the 26th Street Multi-Use Path through the County's 2022 Invest in Cook program awards. Completion of this multi-use path along Forest Boulevard, Norwood Boulevard, and 26th Street would allow Park Forest residents and visitors to access downtown Park Forest without a car and establish a connection to the Thorn Creek Trail. Similarly, the Village of Matteson has received construction funds for improvements to the Village portion of the Preservation Path, which will enhance connections to transit services along Lincoln Highway and to the Old Plank Trail. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.22.2023 |
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+ | Midlothian Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Midlothian | $3,500 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in November 2012 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.02.2017 |
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+ | Midlothian Station Area Enhancement | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Midlothian | $140,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The study produced a plan for the revitalization of the station area and surrounding commercial district. Previous Village planning studies were used as input to the plan. Current Activities
The study was completed in December 2005. In November 2012 the Village met with a panel of development experts to solicit guidance and advice on ways to capitalize on redevelopment opportunities in the TOD study area. A summary of this discussion can be found under Related Reports. In early 2019 the RTA applied for and was awarded CMAQ funding a second time on behalf of the Village to construct pedestrian access improvements for southern access to the Midlothian Metra station. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.02.2023 |