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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ Pace Market Feasibility Study for North Central Shuttle Service Community Planning Transit Improvement Plan Pace Suburban Bus $75,417
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Pace Market Feasibility Study for North Central Shuttle Service (Final Report)
Pace Market Feasibility Study for North Central Shuttle Service (Appendix)
Description
This study examined the market feasibility of a comprehensive employer-based shuttle to serve employment centers located along Metra's North Central commuter line, which serves 11 Metra stations. A survey was developed and administered to employers in the corridor to determine demand for potential shuttle service.
Current Activities
This project was completed in March 2005. An initial set of routes began operations in November of 2006. These routes are the Townline Road Shuttle Bug (Route #580), Lincolnshire Shuttle Bug (Route #581) and the Discover/Baxter Shuttle Bug (Route #582). Pace is continuously exploring new opportunities to provide service to additional employers in the area.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $15,083
Federal $60,334

Last Updated 02.28.2013
+ Regional Transit Coordination Plan (RTCP) Fare Coordination Component Mobility Management Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) $0
  • RTA
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The Regional Transit Coordination Plan is an ongoing multi-year program aimed at enhancing regional mobility by facilitating seamless travel on public transportation.

The Fare Coordination component began with extensive research on fare coordination policies in Northeastern Illinois and elsewhere, including a characterization of the various fare instruments currently available in the RTA region. That research was followed by an effort to establish principles, goals and objectives for improving fare coordination. The RTA subsequently evaluated various approaches for implementation of a universal fare card for use on transit services operated by the CTA, Metra, and Pace.

Current Activities

On March 17, 2005, representatives from the RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace, along with their consultants from Booz Allen Hamilton, made a presentation to the Illinois House Committee on Mass Transit regarding options for implementing a Universal Fare Card in the Chicago region. Due to the limited availability of funding for new capital and operating expenditures, a Universal Fare Card is not being implemented at this time.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $0

Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ Riverside Central Business District Station Area Plan Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Riverside $75,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Riverside Central Business District Station Area Plan (Introduction)
Riverside Central Business District Station Area Plan (Physical Conditions Analysis)
Riverside Central Business District Station Area Plan (Market Analysis)
Riverside Central Business District Station Area Plan (Vision and Goals)
Riverside Central Business District Station Area Plan (Development Program)
Riverside Central Business District Station Area Plan (Implementation)
Description
This project addressed redevelopment potential in the Village's historic downtown. The study also addressed improvements to the railscape.
Current Activities
The study was completed in June, 2006 and the Village worked with CMAP in 2013 to update the study to reflect the current economy. The RTA supported their efforts and continues to provide assistance as the Village implements the updated downtown plan.

In 2018 the Village was awarded funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to make needed pedestrian safety improvements for the area in and around the downtown Riverside Metra station.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $15,000
Federal $60,000

Last Updated 10.30.2018
+ Winthrop Harbor Station Area Plan Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Winthrop Harbor $72,200
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Winthrop Harbor Station Area Plan
Description
This study recommends the redevelopment of the Village's business district using the Metra station as the anchor, while placing emphasis on the proximity of the harbor to downtown.
Current Activities

This project was completed in January 2005. Per a recommendation in the plan, the Village enhanced the streetscape along 7th Street in the TOD area in 2010 with funding assistance from ITEP. Currently, the Village is exploring ways to market their harbor and adjacent proximity to Lake Michigan as a destination and development opportunity for condos, hotel and retail. The Village was chosen as part of the 2012 RTA Community Planning Program for assistance revising their zoning code in the TOD area. This project began in April 2013 and new TOD area zoning regulations were adopted in May 2014. The adopted regulations can be found here.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $14,440
Federal $57,760

Last Updated 02.14.2024
+ Franklin Park West Line Station Area Planning Study Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Franklin Park $75,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Franklin Park West Line Station Area Planning Study
Franklin Park Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
This project assessed the feasibility of transit-oriented development in the vicinity of the Metra Milwaukee West Line station in downtown Franklin Park. The goal of the project was to foster improvements to the area served by the Metra Station in order to attract and retain businesses, increase potential tax revenues to the Village, and increase transit ridership by enhancing pedestrian, bus and auto access to the station. This project was completed in February 2006.
Current Activities
RTA worked with the Village to convene a ULI Developer Discussion Panel to solicit guidance and advice on ways to attract TOD investment in the study area. A panel of development experts met with Village staff and elected officials in July 2012 to discuss potential redevelopment opportunities at the vacant LaSalle Bank site located on Minneapolis & 25th Avenues as well as vacant land next to The Crossings condominium development. A summary of this discussion can be found below in the Study Documents.

In 2014 the completed updates to their downtown zoning code, in partnership with the RTA, to better facilitate TOD development and the Village also pursued a Quiet Zone in the TOD area in partnership with the Village of River Grove. For more information please visit http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/franklin-park/news/ct-fhj-train-quiet-tl-0219-20150212-story.html.
In 2020 the Village approved the sale of a downtown parcel at 9600 Franklin Avenue to make way for the construction of a 6-story, 110-unit, market rate luxury rental housing development with ground floor retail.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $15,000
Federal $60,000

Last Updated 08.20.2020
+ Lemont Station Area Planning Study Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Lemont $100,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Lemont Station Area Planning Study
Lemont Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
This station area planning project focused on mixed use development and improved access and circulation while maintaining the historical character of the study area. A detailed concept plans for the western portion of the Village, including the Metra station area, was prepared. This project was completed in January 2005.
Current Activities

The Village revised their zoning ordinance in 2008 per a recommendation in their Station Area Plan and developed a Unified Development Ordinance, which allows them to provide optimal transitions between incompatible land uses, incorporate design controls, and focus on transit-supportive uses. 

The Front Street Lofts, an 82-unit condo loft development located in the TOD area along the I&M Canal, is completed and occupied. Additional residential and mixed use development has taken place along Talcott Ave., also in the study area. 

In January 2015 the Village held a Developer Discussion Panel coordinated through the RTA and ULI to solicit advice from development experts on ways to proactively attract infill development near the Metra Station along two Downtown corridors, Main Street and Canal street. The report can be found in Related Reports.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $20,000
Federal $80,000

Last Updated 02.14.2024
+ North Chicago Station Area Planning Study Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan North Chicago $74,820
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
North Chicago Station Area Planning Study (Final Report)
North Chicago Station Area Planning Study (Existing Conditions)
North Chicago Station Area Planning Study (Community Input)
North Chicago Station Area Planning Study (Implementation)
North Chicago Station Area Planning Study (Appendix)
Description
This project created a master plan and implementation strategy for the redevelopment of the area surrounding the North Chicago Metra rail station. The redevelopment would include high-density housing, retail and commercial services. The project will also analyze the inter-modal connections between Pace and Metra.
Current Activities
The final plan was adopted by the City Council in January 2008. Currently, the City has been exploring ways to acquire some or all of the excess property in the TOD area owned by Abbott Laboratories, which would allow them to pursue TOD opportunities recommended in the plan.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $14,964
Federal $59,856

Last Updated 02.25.2013
+ Regional Transit Coordination Plan (RTCP) Information Coordination Component Mobility Management Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) $0
  • RTA
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The Regional Transit Coordination Plan is an ongoing multi-year program aimed at enhancing regional mobility by facilitating seamless travel on public transportation.

Recognizing that Information Coordination and Physical Coordination are complementary, the RTA initiated an effort to address both categories simultaneously for existing transfer locations. The information and physical coordination study included an assessment of current information practices targeted to transferring passengers and site visits to 75 priority transfer locations in order to determine necessary modifications in both categories. The focus was on content and specific placement of directional and service information, plus any physical site modifications necessary to improve connections. The results were presented to the RTA Board in February 2003.

The information coordination component recommended modifying existing maps, schedules and signs to clearly emphasize interagency transfer opportunities and better direct transferring passengers. The study also proposed new way-finding signage between boarding areas, new local area maps at interagency locations, and a new rail-to-rail connections map showing both Metra and CTA rail lines and stations. To gage customer response for these recommendations, a second round of focus groups was conducted in June of 2002. The results of the focus groups are documented in the Way-Finding Focus Group Report.

Current Activities

The RTA has obtained a federal CMAQ grant to design and to implement prototypes of new and refined information products related to interagency travel and to develop design standards for systemwide application. Phase I of that project was completed in 2007, and Phase II was initiated in 2008.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $0

Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ Regional Transit Coordination Plan (RTCP) Physical Coordination Component Mobility Management Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) $0
  • RTA
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The Regional Transit Coordination Plan is an ongoing multi-year program aimed at enhancing regional mobility by facilitating seamless travel on public transportation.

Recognizing that Information Coordination and Physical Coordination are complementary, the RTA initiated an effort to address both categories simultaneously for existing transfer locations. The information and physical coordination study included an assessment of current information practices targeted to transferring passengers and site visits to 75 priority transfer locations in order to determine necessary modifications in both categories. The focus was on content and specific placement of directional and service information, plus any physical site modifications necessary to improve connections. The results were presented to the RTA Board in February 2003.

The physical coordination component identified 17 interagency transfer locations where physical improvements would encourage travel by transit to regional activity centers. These priority transfer locations either have high rates of transfer activity or provide critical connections. Preliminary concept designs have been prepared for five representative locations.

Current Activities

Specific physical coordination improvements are being developed through the RTA's Community Planning and Sub-Regional Planning Programs and are being implemented through the RTA's Innovation, Coordination & Enhancement (ICE) Program.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $0

Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ Richton Park Station Area Planning Study Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Richton Park $87,710
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Richton Park Station Area Planning Study
Richton Park Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
This project explored mixed-use redevelopment opportunities by conducting a preliminary market analysis and survey of stakeholder perceptions. Design guidelines, implementation strategies and a preferred concept plan were developed.
Current Activities
This project was completed in November 2004. The Village was chosen as part of the 2013 RTA Community Planning Program to participate in a RTA/ULI Developer Discussion Panel to solicit guidance and advice from the development community on ways to attract TOD investment. This panel convened on December 13, 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents.

In early 2015 the RTA applied for CMAQ funds on behalf of the Village, via the RTA's Access to Transit Improvement Program, for pedestrian improvements in the Metra station area. The project was chosen for CMAQ funding in fall of 2015 as part of the RTA's combined application.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $10,042
Local $7,500
Federal $70,168

Last Updated 02.03.2017
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