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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner Sort descending | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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| + | Des Plaines TOD Developer Dialogue - Lee and Oakton | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Des Plaines | $3,500 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA provided assistance to the City of Des Plaines in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to specific parcels near the the intersection of Lee and Oakton Streets, adjacent to Pace Route 250 and future stations for the Pace Pulse Dempster Line. The goal of the developer discussion was to provide direct insight to local public officials and landowners on the current market for development within the study area and ways in which the City can attract reinvestment adjacent to transit stations. Current Activities
The Des Plaines Developer Dialogue event took place on June 2, with Pace and Metra staff in attendance. The final report is available under "Related Reports." Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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| + | Des Plaines TOD Developer Dialogue - Downtown | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Des Plaines | $3,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
Staff from the City of Des Plaines met with development professionals to conduct a discussion panel on their study area. This involved the local planners acquiring advice, guidance, and feedback on the City's plans and goals for future redevelopment opportunities. Current Activities
The developer discussion was held on December 6, 2016. A report summarizing the recommendations made by the panelists is included under Related Reports. As recommended in the report, the City purchased the Des Plaines Theater in 2018 with the intent to renovate and reopen the 95-year old destination. The newly renovated opened to the public again in late summer 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.28.2023 |
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| + | Des Plaines Cumberland Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Des Plaines | $124,702 |
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Project DetailsDescription
In September 2009, the City and consultant team worked with a steering committee including neighborhood residents and business owners to develop a plan for the area around the Cumberland Metra Station. The plan identifies streetscape, pedestrian, and roadway opportunities to improve access and circulation near the station. The final report adopted by the board is comprised of three different volumes: concept plan, design guidelines, and appendix. Implementation of the plan will strongly rely on market forces and actions from the City. The City Council approved the plan as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan in January 2011. Current Activities
The plan was adopted by the City Council on January 3, 2011. In June 2015, a development team submitted a proposal for the redevelopment of the Littelfuse site along Northwest Highway. The residential project will consist of 127 townhouses and a five-story apartment building with 270 units, located a half-mile from the Cumberland Metra Station. Construction began in late 2016 with townhome units being available for occupancy as soon as 2017. The 397 unit Buckingham Townhomes and Apartments opened in 2018 to residents along Northwest Highway, within walking distance to the Cumberland station. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.23.2021 |
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| + | Skokie CTA Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Skokie | $314,760 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
Improvements include covered and non-covered bicycle parking, as well as an ADA ramp at the Village's Yellow stations. The Dempster station will receive 36 additional bicycle parking spots, an improved sidewalk connection to the bicycle parking, and an ADA accessible ramp. At Oakton-Skokie station, bicycle parking will be added to accommodate 30 additional bicycles. Current Activities
Skokie needs to coordinate with ComEd and with IDOT in order to get this project the approval to proceed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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| + | Skokie Swift Station Location Feasibility Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Skokie | $159,883 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The Skokie Swift (CTA Yellow Line) operates between Dempster Street in the Village of Skokie and the CTA Howard Street station at the Chicago/Evanston border. To provide access to major activity centers such as Old Orchard Center, the Cook County 2nd District Courthouse, Oakton Community College and the Skokie central business district, the Village of Skokie directed an RTAP study to assess the feasibility of new intermediate stations and an extension. Current Activities
The study was completed in September 2003. A new station on the CTA Yellow Line opened in April 2012 at Oakton Street, using a combination of CMAQ and local funds. The station experienced increasing ridership, with average weekday boardings between 800-900. Additionally, Skokie received Innovation, Coordination and Enhancement (ICE) funding through the RTA in 2009 to complement the new Oakton Street Station. Improvements included bus stops, taxi access lanes, pedestrian walkways, shared vehicle lanes, kiss and ride, and bicycle parking. In August 2014 a 20-unit single family home development called Floral Avenue broke ground less than 1/2 mile from the Oakton Street station. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.14.2024 |
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| + | Skokie Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Skokie | $3,000 |
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Completed | |||||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
RTA worked with ULI and the Village to coordinate a developer panel to determine a practical approach to creating a financially-feasible, transit-supportive neighborhood of mixed-use commercial and residential development. The project focused will be along the corridors adjacent to the Oakton-Skokie CTA Station and the neighboring high-density multifamily residential neighborhoods. This effort is intended to support the new CTA station, CTA and Pace Suburban Bus services, and the neighborhood's commercial areas. Current Activities
This discussion was held on July 10th and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Related Studies section. In 2020, construction began on a $64 million, 153-unit mixed-use development located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Oakton Street. Called Highpoint at 8000 North, this development is emblematic of the type of development that Developer Panel participants recommended for the Oakton Street corridor. The Village anticipates that the development will be open for residents in 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.10.2022 |
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| + | Skokie-Dempster Station Area Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Skokie | $124,710 |
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Completed | |||||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project will create a transit-oriented development plan for an approximate ½ mile radius of the future relocated and elevated Skokie-Dempster Station on the CTA Yellow Line. The CTA is currently conducting an Alternatives Analysis to extend the Yellow Line from the current terminus at Skokie-Dempster to Old Orchard Road. If the line is extended, the existing Skokie-Dempster Station will be elevated near its current location. The new elevation presents an opportunity to improve circulation around the station where the at-grade tracks and station currently act as a physical barrier limiting development. The goal of the project is to create a circulation plan, a corresponding market study, and land use analysis for the Skokie-Dempster Station area.
Current Activities
The plan has been finalized. The RTA will offer implementation assistance as needed.
In 2015, Skokie received CMAQ program funding, via the RTA's Access to Transit Improvement Program, for pedestrian access improvements and additional bicycle parking at the Dempster Station. In 2016, the Village announced that a Target store will be built on a formerly Village-owned property adjacent to the Dempster station. It is expected to be open in late 2017.
As of recent, the following projects are approved/under construction/completed in TOD radius:
-A Single-Family Detached Homes project at Floral/Cleveland -Completed in November 2018
-A Mixed-Use Townhomes project at 8163 Lincoln Avenue -Under Construction as of April 2018
-A Retail project at 4844-4852 Main Street -Completed in June 2018
-A Mixed-Use Townhomes project, 'Elmwood Collection' -Under Construction as of April 2018
-A Mixed-Use Apartments project at 8025 Skokie Boulevard -Approved in March 2018
-A Live-Work Townhomes project, 'Luxury on Lincoln' -Under Construction as of Nov 2018
-A Mixed-Use Condo project at 8039 Elmwood Avenue -Under Construction as of June 2019
-'Illinois Science + Technology Park' -Under Construction as of January 2019
-A Commercial Development project, 'Ignite Gaming' -Completed in December 2019
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.16.2019 |
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| + | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '09 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $742,118 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.
Current Activities
The service provided 2,448 trips in September 2016. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Naperville | $79,159 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project identified opportunities to enhance commuter access to the Naperville Metra station by evaluating alternative modes of transportation such as bus, bicycle and walking. The project evaluated the feasibility of a bus depot, provided access and circulation improvements, and prepared recommendations to create a safer and more efficient multi-modal environment.
Current Activities
On April 17, 2012 the Naperville City Council accepted the Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study Technical Memorandum and directed staff to incorporate improvements into their Capital Improvement Program. On February 19, 2013, the City of Naperville FY14-18 Capital Improvement Program was adopted by the City Council. It contained the following improvements related to this study: modifications to the Eastern Burlington Lot on the north side of the train tracks; modifications to the south side of the train tracks; and conversion of North Avenue (currently one-way westbound) to two-way traffic between Washington Street and Ellsworth Street. Engineering is programmed for FY13-14, with phased construction currently planned for FY15-16 through FY16-17.
In late 2013 the City of Naperville received CMAQ approval for the Washington Street Corridor Centralized Traffic Management System and Washington Street Corridor Adaptive Signal Control projects. These projects install a centralized traffic management system and adaptive signal controls along Washington Street, in the study area of the Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study. For more information please visit http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/mobility/strategic-investment/cmaq. Naperville continues to look for funding for pedestrian access to implement additional recommendations. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.04.2017 |
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| + | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '12 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $641,822 |
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Completed | |||||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.
Current Activities
The service provided 2,448 trips in September 2016.
This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.30.2019 |
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