This project includes but is not limited to the development, testing, and deployment of future phases of the mobile application, which will enhance the functionality of the application such as a trip-planning component, on-board personal handheld devices that would be used by Metra, and print from home features to allow customers to print Metra tickets that are purchased through the mobile application. Funding: 2016 ICE: $2,500,000

This project will involve the installation of gate boards and big boards at downtown stations. The entire project will include up to 80 gate boards at the 5 downtown stations.

The project includes operational improvements to the identified bus routes as follows:

26 - Expanded hours of service and all trips will begin and end at 103rd/Stony Island;

34 - More frequent midday and evening service;

71 - More frequent midday service all trips operation to and from 112th/Torrence improving frequency of service south of 73rd St;

95 - Routes 95E and 95W are combined into a single route providing more convenient service for customers traveling along 95th St;

119 - More frequent midday and evening service; and Green Line rail service improvements offering more frequent service from Cottage Grove and 63rd/Ashland during AM and PM rush.

4 Cottage Grove - Selected trips extended throughout the day from 95th to 115th/Cottage Grove.

X9 Ashland Express and #X49 Western Express bus routes Rush period limited stop bus service in the busy Ashland and Western bus corridors.

Funding:
2018 ICE: $6,037,270

This project is for the purchase of software that uses train schedules to determine the minimum amount of crews members needed to operate service. This software will be used with the new electronic crew calling system that helps Metra better comply with Passenger Hours of Service (PHOS) regulation for hours of service reporting requirements. Funding: 2016 ICE: $500,000

The project provides for a Pantagraph inspection system and ultrasonic detection system that will allow for the real-time inspection of cars and locomotives. New servers hosting command and control software will be purchased and added to the system. Metra will also purchased a software suite, which consolidates alarm events and data from an unlimited number of sensors and information sources into a unified, interactive user interface. Funding: 2017 ICE: $1,000,000