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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Statussort descending
+ 2012 Rail Traffic Control (RTC) Program Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Capital Metra $50,590
  • RTA
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

The Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) program simulates train traffic over a rail network using a highly sophisticated dispatching system. Currently, all Class 1 railroads use the RTC program to eliminate unnecessary delays and improve the fluidity over their systems. The program will allow Metra to perform the same analysis and improve our scheduling process as compared to our current practices. The improved process will directly impact the overall customer experience by creating schedules that effectively take advantage of all aspects of Metra's rail network. RTC will also be used to help identify possible capital investments, aid in identifying areas of operation to maximize the use of the system, and enhance the overall customer experience. Funding: 2011 ICE: $40,472

Current Activities

Metra has purchased software for this project. Delivery and installation of the software was completed.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$40,472
Local
$10,118
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2009 CTA Operations Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $5,000,000
  • RTA
 Completed

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Description

CTA Operations Assistance Funding: ICE 2009: $5,000,000

Current Activities

Complete

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$5,000,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2012 Train Station Customer Upgrades Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Capital Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $1,279,625
  • RTA
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

This first-phase project will implement a master plan to wire all train stations to support customer-facing upgrades such as train tracker and new PA systems. Funding: 2008 ICE: $1,023,700

Current Activities

Design/engineering was initiated in June 2013 for the project. The project is now complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$1,023,700
Local
$255,925
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2012 Customer Information Displays Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Capital Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $2,500,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

This project will support the CTA's effort to install Digital Customer Information Displays and non-digital customer focused information throughout the system. Digital displays provide real time bus tracker and/or train tracker information as appropriate, system status updates and CTA customer alerts. These are interspersed with paid advertisements, time and weather information. The paid advertisements support the operation of the displays and provide a source of revenue to CTA. Funding: 2010 ICE: $1,080,000 2012 ICE: $920,000

Current Activities

Installation of the information displays began in October 2013. Installation is complete.

DIGITAL PLATFORM DISPLAYS

STATION LINE # OF SCREENS
Loyola Red 1
Jarvis Red 1
Garfield Green 2
Cermak/Chinatown Red 7
Pulaski Green 2
Washington/Wells Loop 7
Merchandise Mart Brown 6

DIGITAL URBAN PANELS

STATION LINE SCREEN COUNT

Chicago Red 2
Grand Red 4
Roosevelt Red 3
Roosevelt Elevated 1
Jackson/Van Buren Blue 4
Chicago/Franklin Brown 4
Clark/Lark Loop 2

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$2,000,000
Local
$500,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2015 Pace Service Enhancements 2015 Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Operating Pace Suburban Bus $2,133,000
  • RTA
 Completed

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Description

Funds directed for these service enhancements involve over 14 routes that improve coordination, schedule adherence and on-time performance. Funding: 2015 ICE: $2,133,000

Current Activities

Complete

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$2,133,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2012 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Capital Metra $799,750
  • RTA
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

This project would support the placement of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) on all cab control coaches and even-numbered highliner cars of the Metra fleet in addition to major work facilities and Metra police vehicles. Funding: 2008 ICE - $536,100 2011 ICE - $103,700

Current Activities

Metra has deployed Automatic External Defibrillators system-wide. Training of Metra staff has occurred.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$639,800
Local
$159,950
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2009 PACE ADA / Paratranist Operations Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Operating Pace Suburban Bus $11,874,621
  • RTA
 Completed

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Operating Assistance for Paratransit and ADA Service in 2009-2011 Funding: 2009 ICE: $4,101,236 2010 ICE: $1,225,005 2011 ICE: $6,548,380

Current Activities

Complete

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$11,874,621
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2015 Hybrid Fuel Vehicles Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Capital Metra $1,003,419
  • RTA
 Completed

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Description

Funding for this project will enable the development of a vehicle replacement program that includes but is not limited to police cars, police SUVS, and other trucks that are used by the Mechanical Department. The less fuel-efficient cars, such as Crown Victoria's and Ford SUVS will be replaced with hybrid models. Funding: 2015 ICE: $1,003,419

Current Activities

This project is currently complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$1,003,419
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2009 Dispatching with Mobile Computers and In-Vehicle Technology Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Capital Rich Township $183,694
  • RTA
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

This project will deploy scheduling software in combination with a Global Positioning System (GPS) allowing for better trip coordination of Rich Township's dial-a-ride services.

Funding:
2008 ICE: $139,694

Current Activities

Rich Township completed the installation of scheduling software and hardware. The full system with the Global Positioning System (GPS) component of the project was deployed on April 2, 2011.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$139,694
Local
$44,000
Last Updated 11.08.2018
+ 2009 CTA Service Improvements - 2009 Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $200,000
  • RTA
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

Match to service improvements funded with CMAQ funding. Funding: 2008 ICE: $160,000

Current Activities

Complete

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
RTA
$160,000
Local
$40,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
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