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Yearsort descending Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2014 Rolling Meadows Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Rolling Meadows $1,216,500
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project provides new sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads along a one-and-a-half mile section of Golf Road, improving access to three Pace fixed routes that operate on the corridor (#209, #606, and #757). Several major employers are located on this corridor and it has also been chosen by Pace as a potential Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) route.

Current Activities

Construction completed in summer of 2017.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$243,000
Federal
$973,500
Last Updated 02.16.2021
+ 2014 La Grange Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit La Grange $385,100
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project provides improvements to the La Grange, Stone Avenue station on the BNSF commuter rail line that include ADA-accessible pathways to platforms, crosswalks on surrounding streets, improved accessibility to commuter parking, added bicycle parking, and improved kiss-and-ride areas.

Current Activities

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$77,000
Federal
$308,100
Last Updated 02.16.2021
+ 2014 Glen Ellyn Pace Route Access Improvement Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Glen Ellyn $187,720
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
RTA
$37,000
Federal
$150,720
Last Updated 05.18.2021
+ 2014 Palos Heights Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Palos Heights $620,190
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The project improved access to Pace Routes #383 and #386 by providing new sidewalks and infill sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads. These improvements provide connections to existing sidewalk networks, a recreational center, and residential, commercial, and office land uses.

Current Activities

The project was completed in summer of 2017.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$124,000
Federal
$496,190
Last Updated 05.18.2021
+ 2016 Evanston CTA and Metra Main Street Stations Bicycle Parking Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Evanston $70,000
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project included the purchase and installation of a total of 40 bike parking facilities on three new concrete pads around the CTA and Metra Main Street Stations.

Current Activities

Construction on the project and installation of the bike racks was completed in fall of 2017. Improvements include increased access to the Metra and CTA Main Street stations, CTA #205 and Northwestern University Intercampus Shuttle bus routes. The bike parking facilities improve access to these transit stations, in addition to business and commercial districts along Chicago Avenue and Main Street. Moreover, this project complements the City of Evanston's other efforts to encourage alternative transportation use.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$14,000
Federal
$56,000
Last Updated 06.26.2023
+ 2016 Skokie CTA Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Skokie $314,760
  • RTA
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

Improvements include covered and non-covered bicycle parking, as well as an ADA ramp at the Village's Yellow stations. The Dempster station will receive 36 additional bicycle parking spots, an improved sidewalk connection to the bicycle parking, and an ADA accessible ramp. At Oakton-Skokie station, bicycle parking will be added to accommodate 30 additional bicycles.

Current Activities

This project is currently in the right-of-way acquisition phase.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$62,952
Federal
$251,808
Last Updated 01.06.2023
+ 2016 Richton Park Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Richton Park $352,003
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
RTA
$70,401
Federal
$281,602
Last Updated 06.24.2022
+ 2016 Chicago Ridge Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Chicago Ridge $998,239
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
RTA
$199,647
Federal
$798,592
Last Updated 10.17.2022
+ 2016 Bellwood Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Bellwood $750,000
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
RTA
$150,000
Federal
$600,000
Last Updated 10.17.2022
+ 2016 Midlothian Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Midlothian $980,000
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project consisted of access improvements in the Midlothian Metra station area including removal and replacement of 8,542 square feet of sidewalk, installation of 1,268 feet of crosswalks, installation of ADA handicapped panels/ detectable warnings at 68 locations, and pedestrian lighting improvements on 147th Street from Pulaski to Central Park.

Current Activities

Construction of this project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$196,000
Federal
$784,000
Last Updated 01.10.2022