Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status Sort ascending | |||||||||
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| + | - | Ride in Kane Phase 11 & 12 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $3,450,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. The sponsors of this project include multiple private non-profit organizations and local units of government. Current Activities
The service provided 5,345 trips in November 2017. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Hazel Crest 170th Street Station Transit-Oriented Development Planning Study | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Hazel Crest | $55,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The Village of Hazel Crest 170th Street Station Transit-Oriented Development Planning Study resulted in a concept plan, design criteria and strategies for redevelopment of the station area. The study also recommended improved pedestrian and vehicular access, shared parking for commuters and business patrons, and physical improvements to buildings and infrastructure in the study area.
Current Activities
The study was completed in October, 2002 however, the Village received funding in 2016 from SSMMA to complete and update of the TOD Plan to take into account changes in market conditions as well as availability of affordable housing. In 2012, the Village was part of a Homes for a Changing Region report that explored regional and state strategies to address imbalances in northeastern Illinois' housing stock. Also involved were the Villages of Lansing, Olympia Fields and Park Forest with the RTA providing support as needed. This report recommends that Hazel Crest focus on rehabilitating existing housing stock and prioritize infill development around the Metra station area and along key corridors by revising zoning regulations to allow for higher densities. Click here for more information. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.14.2024 |
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| + | Naperville Circulator Implementation Plan | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Naperville | $82,043 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project developed service specifications, potential funding sources and a marketing plan for a local transit circulator system in Naperville, as recommended in the DuPage Area Transit Plan. The final report was approved by the Naperville City Council on July 17, 2009.
Current Activities
Naperville has been exploring strategic funding opportunities since completion of this project with support from the RTA and Pace.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.05.2016 |
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| + | Regional Transit Coordination Plan (RTCP) Market Identification and Sensitivity Analysis | Mobility Management | Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) | $0 |
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Not Available Description
The Regional Transit Coordination Plan is an ongoing multi-year program aimed at enhancing regional mobility by facilitating seamless travel on public transportation. Current Activities
Results from the 2002 RTA Market Survey are being utilized by RTA staff to inform development of improvements within all areas of coordination. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.18.2023 |
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| + | Winfield Town Center Revitalization Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Winfield | $104,688 |
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Description
This project developed a comprehensive town center revitalization plan for the Winfield station area located on the Union Pacific West line.
Current Activities
In August 2010, a newly-constructed pedestrian underpass opened to facilitate pedestrian access to both sides of the Metra tracks. Additionally, the Village is currently exploring funding opportunities for a shared parking deck in their TOD area to free up various parcels of land currently used as surface lots, a key recommendation in this study.
In 2019 the Village approved the construction of Winfield Station, the development planned for the former Winfield Fuel & Material Co. site immediately south of the train tracks along Winfield Road. The plans calls for a five-story building that will offer 162 units, including 15 efficiency units, 90 one-bedroom units and 58 two-bedroom units. Construction is anticipated to take place in 2020 with completion in 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.03.2020 |
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| + | Robbins Pedestrian Access Improvement Plan | Community Planning | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Robbins | $59,283 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA worked with the Village to convene a working group consisting of Village staff, the City of Blue Island, RTA staff, CMAP, Metra, ATA and Cook County Highway Department to identify ways to improve pedestrian mobility and access to the Metra Station.
Current Activities
The final Robbins Pedestrian Access Improvement Plan can be found below under Study Documents below.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.28.2019 |
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| + | River Grove Thatcher Avenue TOD | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | River Grove | $75,000 |
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Description
This project developed a transit-oriented master plan for 2.16 acres of land located immediately adjacent to the Village's Metra station, building off recommendations in the Grand Avenue Village Center Plan completed in 2006. The plan also includes a market assessment of market-supportable densities and transit-supportive uses appropriate for this site and conceptual ideas for various other opportunity sites throughout the TOD area. Current Activities
The plan was adopted on June 5, 2014. To continue support of their efforts, the RTA selected the Village to receive funding assistance for a Developer Panel as part of the 2015 Community Planning Program. The RTA, in conjunction with ULI convened a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice to Village staff and elected officials on ways to attract investment in the TOD area. This discussion took place on November 18, 2015 and the summary report is available on the project's RTAMS webpage. In 2021, the River Grove Station development was completed and began leasing units. The 40-unit multi-family development is located adjacent to the River Grove Metra station in the area designated as "Site 1" in the River Grove Thatcher Avenue Transit-Oriented Development Plan (2014). Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.10.2022 |
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| + | Transportation to Work '09 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,135,242 |
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Not Available Description
The Ride DuPage to Work is a service of the Ride DuPage system designed to enable persons with disabilities greater opportunities to obtain and maintain employment through more affordable transportation.
Current Activities
DuPage Transportation to Work, initially funded with the 2006 program, was implemented March 1, 2008. DuPage County became the grantee for the project in 2010. Prior to that Pace served as the project grantee. The service provided 2,489 trips in May 2013.
This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.24.2019 |
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| + | Concrete Waiting Areas at Bus Stops | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $600,000 |
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Not Available Description
Pace will construct up to 150 concrete pads and ancillary connections to accessible paths at Pace bus stops throughout their service area. The pads would be located against a raised curb to facilitate "level boarding" from the pad to the buses bottom stop or provide a landing area for a wheelchair lift. This project is matched with Transportation Development Credits.
Current Activities
Pace, from an initial list of 191 candidate stops, has completed improvements at 65 locations. At the end of March 2013, the last series of improvements were made at:
162nd/Woodlawn, SW, South Holland;
Cermak at Boeger, NE, Westchester;
Cermak at Boeger, SW, Westchester;
Randall Rd at Wilson St, SB, Batavia (shelter installation);
Halsted St at 171st St, South Holland (shelter installation); and
159th at Pulaski, NW, Markham.
The project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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| + | Worth TOD Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Worth | $74,830 |
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Description
This project assisted the Village in the creation of a TOD Plan for the area surrounding the Worth Metra station, as recommended by the CMAP Planning Priorities report completed for the Village. The Plan provides a focus on residential and commercial redevelopment near the Metra station along Depot Street, 111th Street and Harlem Avenue. The Plan recommendations create a vision for a Village in developing a downtown area. The desire is to facilitate and sustain future development that would expand opportunities for the residents and business owners, while also increasing ridership for Metra and Pace commuters.
Current Activities
The Worth TOD Plan was completed in August 2016 and adopted by the Village Board as an amendment to the Village Comprehensive Plan on December 6, 2016.
Six new townhomes on Crandall and 5 townhomes on 110th, all within two blocks of the Metra station, have been approved by the Village and constructed in 2018. A key opportunity parcel identified in the plan at 111th and Depot street has been redeveloped into new retail space. The RTA will continue to monitor implementation activity and will provided assistance as needed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.30.2018 |
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