Funding for innovative technology communications equipment solutions at transit facilities to expand, improve, and modernize technology systems will be used to communicate with CTA customers and employees in order to improve the quality and delivery of public transportation. Project funds will be used for hardware, software, and implementation of technology systems that support systems including, but not limited to the public address system, train tracker, bus tracker, telephones, security cameras and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Funding: 2015 ICE: $317,120

This project is for a pilot program to guide the installation of Metra's Automated Passenger Count system. Metra will issue a LIQ (Letter of inquiry) to retain a consultant that has knowledge of the state-of-the-art technology and data utilization. The project may have two components - one being camera driven and the other infra-red driven. Funding: 2016 ICE: $1,000,000

This project will support the CTA's effort to implement a new technology that will upgrade paging at all 145 rail stations allowing staff to better communicate with customers. This technology will allow mass notification via the Public Address (PA) system and will display announcements directly to CTA's Train Tracker signs. This sytem meets ADA guidelines for providing written words so that hearing impaired riders are able to get information. Funding: 2012 ICE: $2,493,307

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

Funding represents Pace's share of the project being undertaken jointly with CTA, Metra and Cubic to develop a mobile application. This project covers cost for development and will allow customers to manage their Ventra Accounts, purchase Ventra fare products, receive account alerts and information as well as gain scheduling and trip planning information. Funding: 2015 ICE: $300,000