Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner Sort descending | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | Huntley Transit-Oriented Development Guidelines | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Huntley | $105,513 |
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Description
This project developed a station area plan for a potential station to be located within the Village of Huntley on the potential Milwaukee District West Line service extension to Marengo. The feasibility of two sites were examined. The concept plan recommends a station location, addresses land uses of surrounding properties, and identifies parking and access options.
Current Activities
The Transit-Oriented Development Guidelines final report was adopted by the Village Board in June 2011. The RTA is monitoring progress and will provide implementation support as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.01.2019 |
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+ | Berwyn Transit-Oriented Master Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Berwyn | $95,391 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project produced a transit-oriented development plan for the three Berwyn Metra station areas along the Metra BNSF rail corridor between Harlem Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue: LaVergne, Berwyn and Harlem Ave. Current Activities
The final plan was adopted by the City Council in November 2008. In the same year the City constructed a shared parking deck on Grove Avenue for their downtown using a combination of local and federal funds. They are also currently in talks with developers to develop key pieces of property within their TOD area. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.19.2023 |
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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 |
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+ | Chicago Ridge Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Chicago Ridge | $998,239 |
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Not Available Description
The project funds pedestrian-related improvements along Ridgeland Avenue between 102nd and 111th Streets, which is served by the Chicago Ridge Metra station and Pace Route 384. Improvements include a new crosswalk, pedestrian signal countdowns, pavement striping, pedestrian railroad safety gates, ornamental lighting, way-finding signs, and bike racks. Current Activities
Project completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.17.2022 |
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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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+ | Homewood Downtown TOD Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Homewood | $131,085 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA is assisting the Village of Homewood to prepare a transit-oriented development plan for downtown Homewood and areas surrounding the Homewood Metra and Amtrak station. Leveraging the ongoing station renovations, the goals of the planning study include identifying strategies to attract investment and development, retaining existing character/historic preservation, and increasing access to transit services in the downtown. With a locally-driven planning vision, the Village hopes to continue to foster Downtown population growth, identify new uses for vacant buildings, increase transit ridership, and increase the number of people visiting and spending time in Downtown Homewood. Current Activities
Work on the project began in April 2023, beginning with Steering Committee and consultant team kick-off meetings and the development of an existing conditions analysis. The project team completed a series of public engagement events in June and July to gather input from residents and stakeholders and inform the Plan’s preliminary recommendations. The project team then developed an Existing Conditions Report and prepared initial recommendations for Village staff review and consideration. Currently, the project team is developing a full draft plan for Village staff and Steering Committee review. This project is anticipated to be complete by summer 2024. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.05.2024 |
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+ | Equiticity - Bronzeville Mobility Hub | Community Planning | Mobility Hub | Equiticity | $100,000 |
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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
Last Updated 02.05.2024 |
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+ | Ford Heights Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Ford Heights | $53,628 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA has awarded $53,628 to the Village of Ford Heights for Phase I engineering needed to improve the sidewalk network, add concrete pads to select bus stops, and install ADA-compliant crosswalks at key intersections surrounding the Pace Route 357. The bus route runs through the center of the village and forms a loop around the future 60-acre mixed-use New Town Center development. There are currently significant gaps in the sidewalk network that connects these surrounding areas with bus stops, and most crosswalks in the area are faded and are not ADA-compliant. Current Activities
Phase I Engineering has been completed and approved by IDOT. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |