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| + | 2022 | Berkeley Access to Bus Route Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Berkeley | $50,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project funds 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 will be completed for sidewalk gaps along Lee Boulevard, Morris Avenue, Rohde Avenue, Spencer Avenue, and Jerele Boulevard. Current ActivitiesFunding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2022 | Harvard Bus Stop Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Harvard | $47,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will complete Phase I engineering necessary for future pedestrian access improvements along US Rte. 14, IL Route. 173, Marengo Road, and Ayer Street. Engineering will be completed for new sidewalks, ADA improvements, crosswalks, and a Pace Bus shelter. These improvements will also better connect residents to the Harvard Metra Station and the Pace Bus Route 808. Current ActivitiesPhase I engineering for this project is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2022 | Sauk Village Pace Bus Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Sauk Village | $50,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesFunding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2022 | University Park Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | University Park | $50,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesUniversity Park is currently working with a contracted engineer to complete Phase I engineering. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 | Aurora Transportation Center Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Aurora | $995,283 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will create various pedestrian and access improvements to and around the Aurora Transportation Center including entrance modifications at the intersection of Spring Street and the creation of a Kiss and Ride area for passenger drop off. Other improvements include the installation of real time message boards on the platform to indicate train departure/arrival time and track location, installation of bike shelters on the east side of the Metra tracks and at the existing bike racks located along the west side of the platform, and installation of decorative monument signs at the Spring Street and Broadway Avenue entrances. Finally, four commuter transit shelters with heaters will be installed on the platforms and bike lanes along Spring Street, running east and west will be installed to improve access for people using bicycles to access the station. Current ActivitiesPhase II engineering for this project is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 | Blue Island Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Blue Island | $469,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will construct access improvements along Irving Avenue adjacent to the Vermont Street Metra station to improve the safety for people walking and biking to the station. Irving Avenue will be reconfigured and reconstructed between New Street and Vermont Street for one-way northbound traffic, including the construction of a sidewalk to provide pedestrian connections and parkway beautification elements. New on-street bike lanes along Irving Avenue will included to connect to the Cal Sag Regional Trail. Current ActivitiesPhase II engineering for this project is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 | Calumet Park Ashland Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Calumet Park | $329,291 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will include the construction of approximately 2,050 linear feet of new and improved sidewalks, two new pedestrian crosswalks, and a covered bike shelter at the Ashland Metra Station. Current ActivitiesPhase II engineering for this project is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 | Midlothian Metra Station Access Improvements - Part II | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Midlothian | $691,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesPhase II engineering for this project is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 | Niles Pace Bus Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Niles | $795,721 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will construct sidewalk infill along Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, near the Golf Mill Shopping center, a major transfer center for Pace. Both Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue are principal arterials currently without complete sidewalks and the new sidewalk will vary in width between 5 and 7 feet. The section of Golf Road will complete sidewalks from Milwaukee Avenue going east and will comprise nearly 4,000 linear feet in new sidewalk. The Milwaukee Avenue sidewalk improvements will be from Golf Road going southwest and will comprise nearly 2,400 feet of sidewalk infill. A new crosswalk with pedestrian signal and push button will be also installed across Milwaukee Avenue at the Golf Mill main entrance. Current ActivitiesPhase II engineering for this project is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 | North Chicago Pace Bus Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | North Chicago | $517,694 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will create pedestrian access improvements to Pace bus stops located at Route 137 and Lewis Avenue in North Chicago, at the Lovell Federal Healthcare Center. The project includes new crosswalks, the removal of curbed signal islands and repaving where the curbed islands stand, installation of ADA compliant curbing and sidewalks, a section of retaining wall, a new bus shelter and pad, advanced prismatic pavement markings and signage, and signal modifications to include advanced audible countdown pedestrian heads at all legs of the intersection. Current ActivitiesPhase II engineering for this project is underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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