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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2022 Cary TOD Developer Discussion Panel Community Planning Developer Panel Cary $3,500
  • RTA
 Completed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Downtown Cary Strategic Plan
Cary Developer Panel Final Report

Other Resources

Description

The RTA provided assistance to the Village in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to specific parcels near the Cary Metra station. The Final Report is attached.

Current Activities

RTA staff has developed a final report and delivered it to the Village of Cary.  This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$3,500
Last Updated 10.03.2022
+ 2022 Cicero TOD Developer Discussion Panel Community Planning Developer Panel Cicero $3,500
  • RTA
 Completed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Cicero Developer Discussion Panel Report
Cicero Connections Initiative

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will provide assistance to the Town in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel will discuss the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to Town-owned parcels near the Cicero Metra station.

Current Activities

10/14/22 - Final report delivered to Cicero staff on September 27. Project complete.

8/16/22 - RTA staff finalizing report based on comments from ULI staff and panelists.

7/19/22 - Developer Discussion Panel was held in Cicero on July 19. RTA staff currently developing final report content for review by ULI staff and panel participants.

4/11/22 - Project development tasks will take place during the spring of 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$3,500
Last Updated 10.31.2022
+ 2022 Homewood Downtown TOD Plan Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Homewood $135,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Programmed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will assist the Village of Homewood to prepare a transit-oriented development plan for downtown Homewood and areas surrounding the Metra and Amtrak Homewood station. Leveraging the ongoing station renovations, the goals of the planning study include identifiying strategies to attract investment and development, retain existing character/historic preservation and increase access to transit services in the downtown. With a locally-driven planning vision, the Village hopes to continue to foster population growth, identify new uses for vacant buildings, increase transit ridership and increase the downtown population. 

Current Activities

12/9/22 - Review of consultant service proposals is complete.

9/16/22 - Procurement for consultant services ongoing.

7/19/22 - Consultant scope of work has been finalized. RTA staff is preparing procurement documents and will be beginning the procurement process in July/August 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$114,750
Local
$20,250
Last Updated 12.15.2022
+ 2022 La Grange TOD Plan Update Community Planning TOD Plan Update La Grange $100,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Programmed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

La Grange Comprehensive Plan Update and BNSF Corridor Plan (Part I)
La Grange Comprehensive Plan Update and BNSF Corridor Plan (Part II)

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will assist the Village of La Grange to update their current transit-oriented development plan adopted in 2005. By updating this plan, the Village seeks to address current construction market dynamics,  changes in the retail industry, and changing commuting habits to poise the community to take advantage of future redevelopment opportunities. In particular, the Village seeks to invite redevelopment on the West End, which has seen no new development since 2005.  The proposed study area encompasses the Central Business District of La Grange, the West End Business District, and other properties within less than one quarter mile from each Metra Station in La Grange. 

Current Activities

The Village of La Grange has completed the procurement process and is recomending a consultant team to their Village Board on December 12th, 2022.  If approved, project kickoff will begin in January 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$80,000
Local
$20,000
Last Updated 12.09.2022
+ 2022 Pace Far South Halsted Street Corridor Study Community Planning Corridor Planning Pace Suburban Bus $275,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Programmed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will assist Pace with preparing a corridor study of the far South Halsted St. corridor between the Pace/Metra Harvey Transportation Center and the Pace Chicago Heights Terminal. Goals of the study are to increase transportation resilience, encourage transit oriented development (TOD), improve pedestrian accessibility, sidewalks, crosswalks, access to developments, and connectivity. The study includes coordination with Harvey, South Holland, East Hazel Crest, Homewood, Glenwood and Chicago Heights.  The study will include strategies to prepare the corridor for Pace Pulse service, improve corridor accessibility and identify future high frequency service station locations.

Current Activities

9/16/22 - Procurement of consultant services is ongoing.

7/19/22 - Project scope of work has been finalized. RTA staff are preparing procurement documents and expect to begin the procurement process in August/September 2022

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$220,000
Local
$55,000
Last Updated 12.15.2022
+ 2022 Richton Park TOD Plan Update Community Planning TOD Plan Update Richton Park $120,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Programmed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Richton Park Station Area Planning Study
Richton Park Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will assist the Village of Richton Park to update their current transit-oriented development plan (TOD), covering the 1/2 mile area surrounding the Richton Park Metra station. The goals for the project are to update, consolidate, and refresh the current TOD plan (adopted in 2004) with updated recommendations, imagery and graphics. The plan will also address a modernized strategy to increase density near the Metra station and offer more housing options, especially for residents who are becoming empty nesters and wish to age in place. The updated plan will focus on ways to retain existing character, historic presevation, and create an appealing aesthetic for the community. 

Current Activities

12/9/22 - Proposals for consultant services due on December 15.

9/16/22 - Procurement of consultant services ongoing.

7/19/22 - Consultant scope of work has been finalized. RTA staff are preparing procurement documents and expect to complete procurement by the end of 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$108,000
Local
$12,000
Last Updated 12.15.2022
+ 2022 Sauk Trail and Torrence Ave Corridor Study Community Planning Corridor Planning Sauk Village $165,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Programmed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will assist the Village of Sauk Village to prepare a corridor study focused on both Sauk Trail (from Cottage Grove to Burnham Avenue) and Torrence Avenue (from Sauk Trail to US 30). The goals of the study include developing strategies to improve pedestrian safety, access to transit services, attracting investment and development and addressing the primary safety challenges of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, speeding and crashes.

Current Activities

9/16/22 - Sauk Village staff are reviewing draft scope of work prepared by RTA staff.

7/19/22 - Project is kicking off during the week of July 18. Development of a consultant scope of work and execution of a governing resolution are expected to commence in July/August 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$156,750
Local
$8,250
Last Updated 12.15.2022
+ 2021 Berwyn TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Berwyn $25,000
  • RTA
 In Progress

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Pace Central Harlem Avenue Corridor Study

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will assist the City of Berwyn with updating the City Zoning Code along the Harlem Avenue corridor from Roosevelt Road to Pershing Road. The result will include code revisions that support a more pedestrian-friendly development style along the corridor, preparing it for future rapid Pace Pulse service. Revising the code along Harlem Avenue is a recommendation for the City in the Central Harlem Avenue Corridor Study.

Current Activities

12/9/22 - Project team conducting stakeholder interviews to gather input on zoning amendments and preparing for public engagement events.

9/16/22 - Project kicked off, RTA and Berwyn staff are scheduling elected/appointed officials roundtable and first public open house.

7/19/22 - Consultant has been secured via a small purchase agreement. First project meeting with consultant team, City staff, and RTA staff expected in July 2022.

4/11/22 - RTA and City staff have finalized the project's scope of work.  Solicitation for bids is under development and expected to be released in April.

1/7/22 - RTA and City staff are in the process of finalizing the project’s scope of work.  RTA staff expect the project to move into the procurement phase during the first quarter of 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$25,000
Last Updated 01.19.2023
+ 2021 Brookfield Developer Discussion Panel - Congress Park Station Community Planning Developer Panel Brookfield $3,500
  • RTA
 Completed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Brookfield Congress Park Developer Panel Report

Other Resources

Description

The RTA provided assistance to the Village in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to Village-owned parcels near the Congress Park Metra station.

Current Activities

RTA, ULI, and Village of Brookfield staff facilitated the developer panel discussion on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Four developer panelists were in attendance. The report of recommendations was published in March 2022 and is available under "Related Report". 

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$3,500
Last Updated 01.25.2023
+ 2021 Kimball Station Area Curbside Management and Mobility Study Community Planning Pedestrian Access to Transit - Mobility Management Chicago $200,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Programmed

PROJECT DETAILS

Related Reports

Other Resources

Description

The RTA will provide technical assistance to Chicago's Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and the Albany Park community to pinpoint new and expanded pedestrian and shared space amenities along Kimball and Lawrence Avenues as well as introduce new micro-mobility infrastructure and device parking to advance first and last mile connectivity near the Kimball Brown Line station. New public amenities recommended in the plan could include specific locations for sheltered seating for transit passengers and customers of street merchants, e-scooter and e-bike designated parking areas, wall murals along the exterior of the Kimball CTA station, a plaza area near the Kimball station, and dedicated bus priority zones for transfer stops of CTA bus routes 81 and 82. The RTA and DPD will work alongside the North River Commission, the CTA and others in Albany Park to finalize short-term, tactical recommendations

Current Activities

The RTA is recomending a consultant team to the RTA Board on December 15, 2022.  Pending Board approval and City of Chicago Council approval, this project will kickoff late January- early February. 

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$90,000
Local
$110,000
Last Updated 01.19.2023
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