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| + | 2018 | GPS Train Tracker | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Metra | $3,000,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will replace Metra's train tracking, passenger information, and passenger counting systems with a new, unified system. The new systems will maintain the necessary current functions of the existing separate systems while potentially adding video surveillance and customer information displays. Current ActivitiesFunding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2015 | Hybrid Fuel Vehicles | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Metra | $1,003,419 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionFunding 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 ActivitiesThis project is currently complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2009 | I-355 Corridor Development Project | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Operating | Pace Suburban Bus | $107,990 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionFirst phase of north-south transit service utilizing I-355 between Will, DuPage and Cook County. New limited stop express service from Bolingbrook to Schaumburg. Funding: Current ActivitiesThis service was discontinued in March 2011 due to low ridership. In its last year of funding the project averaged 155 trips per month. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2009 | I-55 Corridor Enhancement Project | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Operating | Pace Suburban Bus | $453,200 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionExpress bus services provided by Pace on the I-55 corridor will be enhanced by: 1) The service frequency of Pace Route 855 would be increased and service extended to Plainfield, and 2) New service from Plainfield, Bolingbrook and Burr Ridge to West Loop Medical Center would be introduced. Funding: Current ActivitiesPace implemented the expanded service for Route 855 and the new Route 755 on November 30, 2009. ICE funds were exhausted in mid-March 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 6,402 trips per month. Pace is continuing to provide the service with its own funds. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2016 | Information Technology Project Implementation | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $1,200,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionPurchase of the Portfolio Management Tool, software licenses, and staff training on the Tool to improve IT Process and Program Management. The CTA IT PMO is responsible for coordinating project approval and prioritization with senior CTA leadership and ensuring that project management products (charters, schedules, solution architectures, etc.) are produced for critical projects. This portfolio management tool and process will significantly enhance the CTA's ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects on-time and on-budget. Funding: 2016 ICE: $1,200,000 Current ActivitiesThe project is currently underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2016 | Intelligent Bus System (IBS) Equipment - 2016 | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $1,635,452 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionReplacement of the current IBS equipment, which includes the purchase, installation and associated services for 725 units of Intelligent Vehicle Logic Units (IVLU), Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), antennas, interface cabling, adapter cables, radio cables, and installation & conversion kits. Replacement of 34 access points and purchase of two MCC-7100 dispatch radios. This project will be phased in over three years using ICE funding. Pace will award a single contract for the whole scope, but will award funding as it becomes available over the three year period. Funding: 2016 ICE: $1,635,452 Current ActivitiesThe project is currently underway. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2017 | Intelligent Bus System (IBS) Equipment - 2017 | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $1,660,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThe scope includes replacement of the current IBS equipment, which includes 725 units of Intelligent Vehicle Logic Units (IVLU), Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), antennas, interface cabling, adapter cables, radio cables, and installation & conversion kits, replacement of 34 access points, and the purchase of two MCC-7100 dispatch radios. This project will be phased in over three years using ICE funding. Pace will award a single contract for the whole scope, but will award funding as it becomes available over the three year period. Funding: 2017 ICE: $1,660,000 Current ActivitiesIn progress. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2018 | Intelligent Bus System (IBS) Equipment - 2018 | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $1,635,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThe scope includes replacement of the current IBS equipment, which includes 725 units of Intelligent Vehicle Logic Units (IVLU), Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), antennas, interface cabling, adapter cables, radio cables, and installation & conversion kits, replacement of 34 access points, and the purchase of two MCC-7100 dispatch radios. This project will be phased in over three years using ICE funding. Pace will award a single contract for the whole scope, but will award funding as it becomes available over the three year period. Funding: 2018 ICE: $1,635,000 Current ActivitiesIn Progress. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2009 | Lake County Northwest Circulator | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Operating | Lake County | $521,930 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionExpansion of existing Pace Route 570 service frequencies and the addition of a flexible circulator component to the route. Service will be enhanced for the following communities: Gurnee, Grayslake, Round Lake, Round Lake Park, Hanesville, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Fox Lake and Long Lake. Funding: Current ActivitiesLake County implemented the service November 23, 2009. ICE funding for this project was exhausted in December 2010. Pace continues to provide the service with its own funds. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2017 | Luminous Platform Signs at Demonstration Locations | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Metra | $550,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionProvides for the design, fabrication, installation, and three years of warranty and maintenance of thin panel LED, luminous platform signs at up to six Metra stations. Also provides for training from Metra staff for the ongoing troubleshooting and operations of the new signs, and training of Metra staff and forces for the potential installation of future phases of luminous signs. Installation of hard-wired electrical power at all locations and potential electrical upgrades to electrical service and panel would is included as needed. Will install new photo-sensors and radar systems to trigger the brightening of otherwise dimly-lit signs upon train approach. Funding: 2017 ICE: $550,000 Current ActivitiesProject in planning Funding Amounts by Source
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