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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status Sort descending | |||||||||
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| + | Robbins TOD Plan Update | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Robbins | $25,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) assisted the Village to develop the Robbins TOD and Industrial Areas Plan, which examined strategies and locations for potential redevelopment near the Village's Metra station. As part of the Robbins Stormwater Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration project conducted by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, approximately 140 acres of land near the Robbins Metra station will be removed from the floodplain, making it available for potential development. To establish a development strategy for this area, the Village embarked on the TOD and Industrial Areas Plan, which envisions a mixed-use neighborhood with a stormwater park to the north. Current Activities
The Robbins Board of Trustees adopted the Robbins TOD and Industrial Areas Plan at their February 28, 2023 meeting. The adopted plan can be found in "Related Reports." Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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| + | New Lenox Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | New Lenox | $3,750 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in October 2013 and the Summary Report can be found below in the Study Documents. The Village is currently using the recommendations from this discussion to redevelop the focus area. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.22.2015 |
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| + | - | RGAs Ensuring Access to the Community '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $2,717,340 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and to a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities. Current Activities
The operating service provided 15,668 trips in June 2022. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Orland Park Transit-Oriented Development Planning Study | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Orland Park | $50,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The Village of Orland Park Transit-Oriented Development Planning Study developed a conceptual plan to facilitate mixed-use development in the Metra 143rd Street station area. The plan thematically ties the station area to Orland Park's historic district, south of 143rd Street. Recommendations included a mix of land uses, including housing, shops and offices surrounding a new 143rd Street Metra station. The plan also included a recommendation for the relocation of the commuter rail station to the north and east of its current location to mitigate access and circulation problems at the original station site. The study was completed in November 2000.
Current Activities
Orland Park constructed and opened a new Metra station at 143rd Street in April 2007. Service was also doubled on the SW Service line at the same time and saw a 20% increase in ridership. The Village also updated their zoning ordinance to include transit-supportive regulations. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.13.2024 |
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| + | Village of Carpentersville Transit Improvement Plan | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Carpentersville | $74,979 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project examined ways to improve transit options to employment areas within the Village and in neighboring communities. A detailed market analysis was performed to determine the feasibility for a variety of transportation services with recommendations focusing on low-cost, easily-implementable improvements.
Current Activities
The Final Report was completed in early December. The Final Plan was approved by the Village Board on December 16, 2014. The Village is now undertaking outreach efforts to market Pace Rideshare and carpooling.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.04.2017 |
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| + | Bensenville Transit Improvement Plan and Station Area Study | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Bensenville | $123,130 |
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Project DetailsDescription
In the spring of 2010 the Village of Bensenville engaged a planning process to assess the potential for improving the community's overall transportation system and revitalizing its main road corridors and Downtown train station area. Increasing transit ridership and facilitating new development along the roadways as well as in downtown was key goals of the Study. The study consisted of two primary areas; land use development in downtown and along major transit corridors and a transit improvement plan for existing and potential transit. The downtown plan assessed the short and long-term potential of redeveloping key parcels in downtown. The process evaluated land use redevelopment project potentials along key transit corridors including York Road, Green Street, and County that would enhance the transit system over time. The planning process also included a comprehensive analysis of the Villages existing and potential transit services. Recommendations took into consideration the potential expansion of the western terminal at O'Hare airport and the proposed roadway changes due to the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway Corridor. Please visit the project's website for updated reports and information http://www.thelakotagroup.com/bensenville. Current Activities
Bensenville continues to make progress in implementing their Transit Improvement Plan & Station Area/Corridor Study. Currently under construction are the YorkWood Townhomes, a two story five unit townhome development located at 201 South York Road, approximately 1/3 of a mile from the Bensenville Metra Station. This townhome development is estimated to be completed by the end of June of 2018. The A & E Luxury Apartments, a three-story 29 unit rental apartment building located at 213 North Walnut Street was constructed in 2017 located 1/2 mile from the Metra station and a few blocks from Pace route 332 service at Irving and Addison Streets. The Green Street Grill at 120 West Green Street is also notable for being conveniently located to Metra and Pace services in downtown Bensenville. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.18.2023 |
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| + | Route 895 - 95th Street Rosemont/Schaumburg Express (Formerly Route 889-South Suburban Bus Express Bus Network) | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Pace Suburban Bus | $2,100,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This express bus route was originally implemented as Route 889 to provide low income residents in south Cook County with access to employment centers in the vicinity O-Hare and Schaumburg. In order to improve performance Pace introduced a new service design on November 21, 2011 as Route 895. The service operates peak period, peak direction, express service (NB in morning; SB in midday and evening) between Chicago Ridge & Pace Northwest Transportation Center with selected trips operating via the CTA Blue Line Rosemont Station. The service also includes a distributor segment to serve businesses in the Schaumburg area; the routing for each morning trip will vary/flex based on passenger destinations and the routing for midday and evening trips will follow the route¿s Schaumburg segment.
Current Activities
Pace reintroduced this service with a new service design on November 21, 2011. The service provided 4,368 trips in August 2014.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.09.2014 |
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| + | Highwood TOD Zoning Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Highwood | $20,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project assisted the City of Highwood with zoning code revisions that enable
the City to carry out the TOD planning principles envisioned in their TOD plan. The code revisions provides detailed transit supportive zoning standards and design guidelines consistent with model codes in the region, and creates an entitlement environment that encourages transit friendly development.
Current Activities
The zoning code amendments are complete and were adopted by City Council on December 19, 2017. The RTA will continue to monitor success of the amendments.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.16.2019 |
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| + | Highwood Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Highwood | $125,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project created a transit-oriented development plan for an approximate ½ mile radius of the Highwood Metra Station, which is also served by Pace Route 472. The plan developed strategies to increase residential and commercial densities and add new business that will improve transit ridership.
Current Activities
The Downtown Projects Guide has been finalized and was adopted by the City Council on September 2014. The City of Highwood was selected by the RTA as part of the 2015 Community Planning Program to receive assistance updating their TOD area zoning regulations. This project began in May 2015 and the city is currently reviewing a draft of potential code revisions.
In 2015, the City of Highwood approved a redevelopment proposal for the former Hotel Moraine site to construct 103 units of senior housing with a grocery store on the ground level. The project is currently under construction. In spring 2018 the City announced a new residential project that adds 14 townhomes on property between Webster and Clay Avenues, located roughly two blocks from the Highwood Metra station. Plan implementation has continued with the approval of two multi-family developments on currently vacant lots, located on Green Bay Road. The proposals passed the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council in fall of 2016. On September 20th 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a proposal for a mixed-use building with 52 apartments, 2,800 square feet of retail space and 56 parking spaces at 440 Green Bay Road. The City acquired this property in 2012 and demolished the former restaurant building on it. It was sold to a developer two years ago and TIF funds have been promised to help with development costs. The proposal will next go to the City Council for approval. In May 2018, the Webster Place Residential Project was approved. It consists of a 14-unit townhouse complex in Downtown Highwood and is under construction as of June 2018. In addition, a mixed-use development at 246 Green Bay Road consisting of 31 apartment units, 9000 sq. ft of commercial space, and 39 parking spaces was approved in September 2018 and went under construction in November 2018. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.16.2019 |
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| + | Mokena Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Mokena | $124,500 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project identified transit-oriented development opportunities for the downtown Mokena Metra Rock Island District station area.
Current Activities
After completing the plan in 2008 the Village has taken several implementation steps, including the establishment of a TIF District as well as instituting permit fee relief and grant programs
Mokena received a grant from the Federal Railroad Grade Protection Fund in April 2011 for signal improvements at the intersection of Wolf Road and the Metra tracks located just south of Front Street. This will help improve traffic movements across the Metra tracks at Wolf Road, as suggested in the Plan. Mokena was chosen as part of the 2012 RTA Community Planning Program of Projects for assistance connecting with development experts to discuss opportunities in the TOD study area. A panel of development experts met in November 2012 to discuss potential redevelopment opportunities in the TOD area and provide guidance and advice on ways the Village can attract development. A summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents. In recent years, (2) commercial projects were completed; 4,400 sq.ft 'Tribes Brewery' completed in May 2018, and 5,000 sq.ft 'Current Call Theater' completed in February 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.16.2019 |
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