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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Statussort descending
+ 2022 Harvard Pace Route Access Improvements - Marengo Rd and Ayer St Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Harvard $47,000
  • RTA
Completed

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Description

This 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 Activities

Phase I Engineering Complete. Harvard is seeking funding for Phase II engineering and construction.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$47,000
Last Updated 08.18.2023
+ 2016 University Park Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit University Park $491,750
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

Project improvements include new sidewalk connections, crosswalks, and ADA improvements (ramps and detectable warnings) to provide better access to Pace Route #367 and Metra service throughout the Village.

Current Activities

Project completed.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$98,350
Federal
$393,400
Last Updated 10.17.2022
+ 2018 Bensenville Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Bensenville $500,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project improved access to the Bensenville Metra Station through the construction of new sidewalks and bike parking at the station and along the adjacent Railroad Ave. Additionally, the commuter parking lot was reconfigured to enhance pedestrian and transit access to the station through the addition of a bus shelter and sidewalks. Other improvements included widened sidewalks, ornamental roadway lighting, bike racks, crosswalks, and a bus layover area.

Current Activities

Construction began in summer of 2018 and is now complete. Improvements include a more accessible and pedestrian friendly Metra and Pace service area for their users, potentially leading to an increase in ridership. 2018 weekday boardings increased 16% over 2016 according to Metra Boarding and Alighting Counts. Additionally, Beautification of the existing Railroad Avenue from York Road to Center Street has enhanced the pedestrian friendly nature of the Bensenville downtown area.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$100,000
Federal
$400,000
Last Updated 05.18.2021
+ 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 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 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
+ 2022 University Park Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit University Park $50,000
  • RTA
Completed

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Description

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

Source Amount
RTA
$50,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 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
+ 2022 Berkeley Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Berkeley $50,000
  • RTA
Completed

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Description

This 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 Activities

Project has been completed.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$50,000
Last Updated 06.26.2023
+ 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