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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budgetsort ascending Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2022 Prospect Heights Pace and Metra Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Prospect Heights $1,870,123
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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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

Finalizing temporary easements. Construction agreements have been sent to IDOT for approval. Targeting January 2024 letting date.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$89,347
Local
$284,678
Federal
$1,496,098
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 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
+ 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
+ 2020 Aurora Transportation Center Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Aurora $995,283
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This 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 Activities

Construction underway. Finishing the project including west shelter next quarter. 

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$99,528
Local
$99,528
Federal
$796,227
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 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 Franklin Park Pace Route and Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Franklin Park $890,196
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along two corridors in the community: an east-west bicycle route and a north-south pedestrian route that connect the Village’s two Metra stations and three Pace Bus routes to its three industrial areas. Improvements to the bike network will include the installation of eight-foot multi-use paths, on road sharrows, on road dedicated bike lanes, and installation of new signage and path widening along existing paths. The proposed sidewalk improvements on 25th Avenue will provide safe connections from the downtown train stations to the southern industrial area without forcing pedestrians to navigate gaps in the sidewalk network. Employees taking the Pace 303 bus will also benefit from these improvements.

Current Activities

Phase II engineering consultant has been selected. Awaiting IDOT approval of the Project Development Report to begin Phase II.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$63,169
Local
$114,870
Federal
$712,157
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 2020 Niles Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Niles $795,721
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This 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 Activities

Engineering agreements pending IDOT approval. Targeting November 2023 letting date.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$79,572
Local
$79,572
Federal
$636,577
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 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
+ 2020 Midlothian Metra Station Access Improvements - Part II Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Midlothian $691,000
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This 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 Activities

Processing engineering agreements.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$69,100
Local
$69,100
Federal
$552,800
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 2022 Hoffman Estates Pace Barrington Road Station Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Hoffman Estates $675,000
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This project will construct a new off-road shared-use path on the north side of Central Road from the existing Paul Douglas Forest Preserve path system to the Pace Park-n-Ride at Barrington Road. The path will be 10 feet wide located generally along the right of way on the north side of Central Road. Destination and distance signing along with traffic controls for intersection and driveway crossings are included. Signal upgrades and modifications at the Central Road / Huntington Boulevard intersection will be made for bicycle and pedestrian users.

Current Activities

Phase II Engineering is underway. Cook County DOT is taking over sponsorship of the project.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$67,500
Local
$67,500
Federal
$540,000
Last Updated 10.11.2023