Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program Sort descending | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | Oak Forest Metra Station and Pace Route Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Oak Forest | $564,887 |
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Not Available Description
Improvements to the Oak Forest station area include improving sidewalk connectivity, signage, ADA accessibility, and pedestrian lighting. Access to eight Pace bus stops on Route #383 will also be improved. Current Activities
The Village continues work to obtain IDOT required temporary easement documentation from multiple impacted property owners. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Harvard Pace Route Access Improvements - Marengo Rd and Ayer St. - Phase I | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Harvard | $47,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project completed Phase I engineering necessary for future pedestrian access improvements along US Rte. 14, IL Route. 173, Marengo Road, and Ayer Street. The future improvements will include 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
Phase I Engineering Complete and the RTA awarded Harvard funding for Phase II engineering and construction in 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.09.2024 |
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+ | Plainfield Park and Ride Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Plainfield | $921,790 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA is providing the Village of Plainfield Phase II engineering and construction funds to build a 0.6 mile extension of a 10' wide shared-use path along the south side of 143rd Street from Van Dyke Road to Wallin Drive. Wayfinding signage to the Plainfield Park-n-Ride and downtown Plainfield will be included along the route. These improvements will better connect residents to transit and downtown Plainfield. Current Activities
IDOT coordination has continued. The Village is preparing a revised PPI to submit to IDOT. Once approved they will begin QBS process. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Richton Park Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Richton Park | $352,003 |
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Not Available Description
Project improvements include crosswalks, sidewalk connectors, ADA accessibility improvements at the Richton Park Metra station and along Pace Route #362. Current Activities
Construction of this project is complete. Awaiting IDOT closeout. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.24.2022 |
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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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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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+ | Bellwood Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Bellwood | $750,000 |
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Not Available Description
The project funds improvements along St. Charles Road for 1.1 miles, from Mannheim Road to 25th Avenue, which is served by Pace Route 313 and near the Bellwood and Melrose Park Metra stations. Improvements include two bus shelter pads (Pace is providing the shelters), four benches, sidewalk connectors, crosswalks, ADA accessibility improvements, pedestrian lighting, and bicycle racks. Current Activities
Project completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.17.2022 |
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+ | University Park Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | University Park | $50,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will fund Phase I engineering needed for a side path that will connect the University Park Metra Station to the I-57 Industrial Corridor. This project will complete a multimodal connection between transit and a growing employment center, making it easier and more safe for workers to access jobs via transit. Current Activities
Project is complete Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Midlothian Metra Station Access Improvements - Part II | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Midlothian | $691,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct pedestrian access improvements for southern access to the Midlothian Metra station. Improvements include installing a high capacity sidewalk along the northwest side of the Rock Island District (RID) right-of-way, between 147th Street and Pulaski Road that will link pedestrians throughout the Village to the existing commuter station. The existing pedestrian bridge over Midlothian Creek will also be made accessible with the construction of an ADA ramp. At Pulaski a new pedestrian crosswalk and pedestrian signals will be installed to link the new sidewalk with residential areas west of Pulaski. Additional supporting items include some striping, lighting and fencing. Current Activities
Draft agreements getting prepared for submission to IDOT. PPI has been approved by IDOT. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Lake Villa Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Lake Villa | $330,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project connects over 230 residential housing units with the Lake Villa Metra Station through the construction of a 2,780 foot sidewalk and associated grading, utility adjustments, and restoration. Current Activities
Construction of this project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.10.2022 |
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+ | Glen Ellyn Pace Route Access Improvement | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Glen Ellyn | $187,720 |
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Not Available Description
This project includes installation of pedestrian and bicycle improvements that provide enhanced access to Pace Route 301, including the installation of pedestrian signal heads, crosswalks, ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, and sidewalks along or connecting to Route 301. These improvements expand the existing sidewalk networks, providing links to the Glen Ellyn South Bike Route, nearby residential areas, a senior housing complex, and nearby commercial and office land uses. Current Activities
The project was completed in summer of 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.18.2021 |