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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budgetsort ascending Funding Source(s) Status
+ 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 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
+ 2020 North Chicago Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit North Chicago $517,694
  • RTA
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This 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 Activities

The City is in the process of securing a firm to do Phase II Engineering.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$103,539
Federal
$414,155
Last Updated 10.11.2023
+ 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
+ 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
+ 2020 Blue Island Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Blue Island $469,000
  • RTA
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This 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 Activities

Phase I engineering is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$93,800
Federal
$375,200
Last Updated 04.20.2023
+ 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
+ 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
+ 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 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