Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status Sort ascending | |||||||
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| + | Franklin Park West Line Station Area Planning Study | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Franklin Park | $75,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
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
Last Updated 08.20.2020 |
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| + | - | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | McHenry County | $100,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
The MCRide program provides coordinated dial-a-ride service to individuals with disabilities and individuals 60 years or older. Service is provided countywide. This is an existing Section 5310 project. New to this application, and included in the recommended award, is capital funding to develop a trip scheduling and payment app for riders, eliminating the need to call the Pace call center or pay in cash. Current Activities
McHenry County has decided not to move forward with this project. Funds will be reprogrammed to another project. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.25.2024 |
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| + | - | Pace CTA Skokie Swift Willow Road Connector | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $186,677 |
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Completed | ||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This employer-based reverse commute shuttle service will provide connections between the CTA Skokie Swift Dempster station and major employers such as Allstate Insurance (over 8,000 employees) in North Cook County in the Willow Road Corridor (Glenview /Northbrook area). Current Activities
Service was initiated on August 19, 2013. The project provided 1,221 trips in February 2014. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.03.2021 |
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| + | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | McHenry County | $1,200,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project will continue to integrate and coordinate three municipal services, the Cities of Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock, and the McHenry County service. Additionally, it will continue providing services for seniors and people with disabilities in the Village of Lakewood, as well as throughout Greenwood, Dorr, and Nunda Townships. Three service extensions will be included to serve the Fox Lake Metra Station, Valley-Hi nursing home, and the McHenry County Park and Ride lot in the Village of Lake in the Hills. Current Activities
The service provided 4,231 trips in May 2016. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | Cicero Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Cicero | $97,122 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA assisted the Town of Cicero with a comprehensive update the Town's Zoning Code to better align the code with their recently adopted Cicero Connections Initiative Plan, (funded by the RTA) and the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The project explored form based code elements to create a unified and streamlined zoning code process that will attract development, and will recognize the availability of transit service to explore greater density in commercial neighborhoods, sustainable development principles, and reduced zoning code parking requirements. Current Activities
The new Unified Development Code and corresponding zoning map updates were completed and adopted by the Town Board in November 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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| + | Harvard Pace Route Access Improvements - Marengo Rd and Ayer St. - Phase I | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Harvard | $47,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project completed Phase I engineering necessary for future pedestrian access improvements along US Rte. 14, IL Route. 173, Marengo Road, and Ayer Street. The future improvements will include new sidewalks, ADA improvements, crosswalks, and a Pace Bus shelter. These improvements will better connect residents to the Harvard Metra Station and the Pace Bus Route 808. Current Activities
Phase I Engineering Complete and the RTA awarded Harvard funding for Phase II engineering and construction in 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.09.2024 |
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| + | Des Plaines TOD Developer Dialogue - Downtown | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Des Plaines | $3,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
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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| + | Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '09 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Washington Township | $60,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This dial-a-ride service expanded from a two day a week operation to five days a week. The service provides general purpose transportation within Washington Township and medical trips beyond the Township. In addition to providing increased service for the disabled and senior populations, eligible participants are able to obtain same day service.
Current Activities
Funds were transferred to Will County managed project. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Metra Visual Information Systems (VIS) at Non-key ADA Metra Stations | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Metra | $375,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project will fund the installation of electronic visual sign systems at 11 non-key ADA Metra stations to facilitate greater mobility for the hearing impaired as well as the general population. The signs will provide real time information about Metra train service
Current Activities
Metra executed a grant for this project with the Federal Transit Administration on June 24, 2013. This grant complements an ICE grant also awarded for the project. Metra expects to put this project out to bid this quarter.
The stations where these signs will be added may include, but are not limited to:
METRA
LINE STATION
UPW Maywood Station
Melrose Park Station
Bellwood Station
Cumberland Station
UPN Ravinia Station
Winthrop Harbor Station
MWD Round Lake Station
Long Lake Station
BNSF Riverside Station
Hollywood Station
Brookfield Station
Hinsdale Station
West Hinsdale Station
Clarendon Hills Station
MED McCormick Place Station
51st Street / 53rd Street / Hyde Park Station RID:
95th Street / Longwood Station
Beverly Branch 115th Street / Morgan Park Station
Beverly Branch 119th Street - Beverly Branch
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Chicago - Metra Milwaukee District West Line Transit-Friendly Development Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Chicago | $219,622 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This City of Chicago-sponsored study encompassed five Metra stations along the Milwaukee District West Line within the City of Chicago (Grand / Cicero, Hanson Park, Galewood, Mars, and Montclare). The study provided recommendations for potential transit-oriented development near each station.
Current Activities
The final report was approved by the City's Plan Commission in December 2012.
The Implementation Task Force is currently focusing on the creation, installation and maintenance of wayfinding signs, a main recommendation of the study.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.20.2014 |
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