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Yearsort descending Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2016 Oak Forest Metra Station and Pace Route Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Oak Forest $564,887
  • RTA
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

Improvements to the Oak Forest station area include improving sidewalk connectivity, signage, ADA accessibility, and pedestrian lighting. Access to eight Pace bus stops on Route #383 will also be improved.

Current Activities

Continuing work to obtain IDOT required temporary easement documentation from multiple impacted property owners.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$112,977
Federal
$451,910
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 2016 Mount Prospect Metra Station Bicycle Parking Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Mount Prospect $168,500
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The project improved bicycle access to the Mount Prospect Metra station and downtown area with the installation of shelters and concrete pads to accommodate 60 new covered bicycle parking spaces.

Current Activities

The project was completed in fall of 2017. Improvements are making transit more accessible to cyclists, potentially increasing ridership along the Union Pacific Northwest Line. These improvements have also increased bicycle access to Pace Routes 234 (which has a shelter at Northwest Highway and Emerson) and 694 (stops at Prospect Avenue and Main Street).

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$33,700
Federal
$134,800
Last Updated 05.18.2021
+ 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
+ 2016 Lake Villa Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Lake Villa $330,000
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project connects over 230 residential housing units with the Lake Villa Metra Station through the construction of a 2,780 foot sidewalk and associated grading, utility adjustments, and restoration.

Current Activities

Construction of this project is complete. 

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$66,000
Federal
$264,000
Last Updated 01.10.2022
+ 2018 Waukegan Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Waukegan $260,880
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This project will add multi-modal access improvements to multiple Pace Routes on the Washington Street corridor. Route 572 is the primary route that serves the corridor, although Route 562 also serves portions of the corridor and four others connect to it (561, 565, 566, 569). Improvements include bus shelters and concrete pads, wayfinding to important destinations, curb extensions at the intersection with the Robert McClory Bike Path, crosswalk improvements along the project area, and bike parking at the Metra station.

Current Activities

The City is working with IDOT to get Phase I PDR approved.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$13,044
Local
$39,132
Federal
$208,704
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 2018 Chicago Heights Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Chicago Heights $124,920
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

The project will add access improvements to the Chicago Heights Pace terminal located at 16th St. and Vincennes Ave. They include replacement of existing sidewalks, adding ADA-compliant crosswalks, a bus staging lane and covered bike parking.

Current Activities

Phase I Engineering Complete. The City is currently in coordination with Illinois Department of Transportation for a Qualified Based Selection and Phase II design.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$12,492
Local
$12,492
Federal
$99,936
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 2018 Northlake Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Northlake $229,920
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This project will repair a gap in the sidewalk connectivity along Wolf Road near North Avenue. Repairs will allow pedestrians to directly cross the intersection of Wolf Road and an access driveway to a shopping center. This section of Wolf Road is served by Pace Route 309 and Routes 318 and 320 operate nearby on North Avenue. Two bus shelters will also be constructed at the stops just to the south of this intersection as part of the project.

Current Activities

Consultant has been selected to complete Phase II Engineering. Waiting for IDOT to approve the engineering agreement.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$11,496
Local
$34,488
Federal
$183,936
Last Updated 04.20.2023
+ 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
+ 2018 Melrose Park Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Melrose Park $374,000
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This project will add various pedestrian improvements to the Broadway Avenue corridor, north of the Melrose Park Metra Station, which is served by Pace Route 303. Pace Routes 309 and 313 also intersect the corridor at Lake Street. Improvements that include high-visibility crosswalks and decorative-marked intersections will be installed at three intersections with one of the intersections also receiving curb bump-outs and relocation of a bus stop along with bus shelters at Main and Broadway. Bike parking will also be added at the Metra station.

Current Activities

 Construction is complete. Working on getting closeout documentation from IDOT.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$18,700
Local
$56,100
Federal
$299,200
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 2018 Brookfield Metra Station Bicycle Parking Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Brookfield $277,150
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project will add covered bicycle parking at both the Congress Park and Brookfield Metra Stations. Twenty-four racks will be installed at Congress Park and 12 at Brookfield. These improvements will leverage Brookfield's existing bicycle facilities and support the annual Bike Brookfield event.

Current Activities

Construction for this project is complete. Awaiting IDOT close out.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$13,857
Local
$41,573
Federal
$221,720
Last Updated 06.24.2022