Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | - | Pace Phase IX Regional Call Center | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $3,750,000 |
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Not Available Description
Phase IX of Pace's Regional Call Center takes reservations for dial a ride and demand response services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Call Center provides comprehensive mobility management services that improve the coordination and operation of transportation services and supports county-led coordination services funded by Section 5310. This is an existing Section 5310 funded project. Current Activities
This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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+ | Prospect Heights Pace and Metra Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Prospect Heights | $1,870,123 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct new sidewalk on the east side of Wolf Road between the Prospect Heights Metra station and Willow Road. This will connect to a previous phase of the multi-use path on Wolf Road that goes north from Willow Road to Palatine Road. The project also includes the installation of pedestrian signals at Camp McDonald Road. Current Activities
The project has been let by IDOT. Coordination with utilities and Pace continue. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | - | Ray Graham Comprehensive Transportation Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $858,334 |
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Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities. Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This award funds operating. This is an existing Section 5310 operating project.
Current Activities
This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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+ | - | Ray Graham Comprehensive Transportation Program (Mobility Management) | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Ray Graham Association | $43,252 |
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Mobility Management portion of the Ray Graham Transportation program. Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities. Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This is an existing Section 5310 operating project. Current Activities
This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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+ | Richton Park TOD Plan Update | Community Planning | TOD Plan Update | Richton Park | $130,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA is assisting the Village of Richton Park to provide an update to the Village’s 2004 transit-oriented development plan (TOD), covering the 1/2 mile area surrounding the Richton Park Metra station. The goals for the project are to update, consolidate, and refresh the 2004 plan with new recommendations, imagery, and graphics. The plan will also include a modernized strategy to offer more housing options and create a new public open space near the Metra station. The updated plan will focus on ways to retain existing character, celebrate the Village’s history, and create an appealing Town Center for the community. Current Activities
Work on the project began in March 2023 with meetings among the project team and the project’s Steering Committee. Work on the project continued throughout 2023 with community engagement, existing conditions analysis, and development of draft recommendations. The project team is currently preparing a full draft plan for Village review and the project is anticipated to be complete by the end of spring 2024. For more information about the project, please visit the project website. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.05.2024 |
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+ | Sauk Trail and Torrence Ave Corridor Study | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Sauk Village | $180,000 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA is assisting the Village of Sauk Village to prepare a corridor study focused on segments of Sauk Trail (from Cottage Grove to Torrence Avenue) and Torrence Avenue (from Sauk Trail to US 30). The goals of the study include developing strategies to: improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and access to transit services, attract investment and development, and reduce motor vehicle speeding and crashes. Current Activities
This project kicked off in January 2024 with data collection and development of an existing conditions analysis. The project team is currently finalizing a project Steering Committee and is continuing existing conditions analysis. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.12.2024 |
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+ | Sauk Village Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Sauk Village | $50,000 |
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This project will fund Phase I engineering necessary for sidewalk, crosswalk, and other intersection improvements along Sauk Trail and Torrence Avenue. Future improvements will fill sidewalk gaps and make ADA and safety related improvements at key intersections along Pace Bus Route 358. Current Activities
Phase I Engineering consultant has been selected and work is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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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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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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+ | - | Will County Will Ride Transportation Services | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Will County | $150,000 |
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This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. The award funds the County’s Mobility Manager position. This is an existing Section 5310 project. Current Activities
This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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+ | Berwyn TOD Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Berwyn | $25,000 |
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Description
The RTA is assisting the City of Berwyn to make transit-supportive amendments to the zoning regulations along the Harlem Avenue corridor from Roosevelt Road to Pershing Road. The result will include code revisions that foster a pedestrian-friendly development style along the corridor, preparing it for future Pace Pulse service. Revising the code along Harlem Avenue is a recommendation for the City in the Central Harlem Avenue Corridor Study. Current Activities
Work on this project began in 2023 with stakeholder interviews and an elected/appointed officials roundtable discussion in June with the Berwyn Committee of the Whole. The project team is finalizing community engagement activities and will subsequently develop initial zoning recommendations for City staff review. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.05.2024 |