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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ Prairie Grove TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Prairie Grove $21,666
  • RTA
 Completed

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Prairie Grove Town Center and TOD Development Plan
Description
The Village was chosen as part of the 2011 Community Planning Program to update their TOD area zoning regulations in anticipation of new development.
Current Activities
Adoption of the new zoning regulations is currently on hold as the property clears the foreclosure process. As soon as the property is clear, the Village will consider adopting these regulations.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $21,666

Last Updated 10.04.2017
+ Blue Island TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Blue Island $21,666
  • RTA
 Completed

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Blue Island Transit-Oriented Development
Blue Island Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
Blue Island was chosen as part of a Pilot Project in 2011 to update their TOD area zoning regulations in their uptown (Vermont Street station) area. The zoning updates were completed in 2012.
Current Activities
A new zoning district called the Uptown Transit-Oriented District was created and formally adopted into the City Zoning Ordinance on June 14, 2012. The new regulations can be found here. Additionally the City participated in a ULI Developer Discussion Panel focused on the 119th Street Station area. A summary of this discussion can be found on the Blue Island Developer Discussion Panel RTAMS page.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $21,666

Last Updated 06.30.2016
+ Franklin Park Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Franklin Park $21,666
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

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Franklin Park West Line Station Area Planning Study
Franklin Park Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
The RTA worked with the Village to update their zoning regulations in the TOD area.
Current Activities
New TOD area zoning regulations were unanimously adopted by the Village Board on October 20, 2014 and the new regulations will be posted as soon as minor revisions are made.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $4,334
Federal $17,332

Last Updated 12.23.2014
+ Northbrook TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Northbrook $21,666
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

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Not Available

Description
This project examined the TOD area to identify ways to revise the zoning regulations to address the transit-supportive land use recommendations found in the Downtown Plan. The result was a proposed form-based code for the Downtown district.
Current Activities
The TOD zoning code revisions are complete and waiting on adoption by the Northbrook Village Board. The Board has met several times between 2016 and 2020 to discuss the proposed form-based code and potential revisions that would address Trustees' feedback.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $4,334
Federal $17,332

Last Updated 06.03.2020
+ Westmont TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Westmont $21,666
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

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Westmont Transit-Oriented Development Opportunity Study
Description

The Village was chosen as part of the 2012 RTA Community Planning Program of Projects to update the zoning ordinance in the Village's TOD study area to include transit-supportive regulations.

Current Activities

Although the TOD regulations developed during the project have yet to be adopted, the Village Board did adopt a new zoning map on March 15, 2018. The proposed regulations developed during this project continue to be used as guidelines for downtown projects in the Village.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $4,334
Federal $17,332

Last Updated 11.28.2022
+ Winthrop Harbor TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Winthrop Harbor $21,666
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

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Winthrop Harbor Station Area Plan
Description
The Village was chosen as part of the 2012 RTA Community Planning Program for assistance revising their zoning code in the TOD area.
Current Activities
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
RTA $4,334
Federal $17,332

Last Updated 10.04.2017
+ Buffalo Grove TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Buffalo Grove $21,666
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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Buffalo Grove Transit-Oriented Development Plan
Description
Buffalo Grove was chosen as part of the 2011 RTA Community Planning Program of Projects to create zoning guidelines for both the Buffalo Grove and Prairie View station areas to encourage transit-supportive development.
Current Activities
Updated regulations & design guidelines for both station areas were completed in August 2012. The RTA continues to track development progress in both station areas and to offer implementation assistance when appropriate.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $4,334
Federal $17,332

Last Updated 06.30.2016
+ Villa Park TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Villa Park $21,666
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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Villa Park Station Area Plan
Villa Park Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Villa Park TOD Zoning Code Update
Description
The Village was chosen as part of the 2012 RTA Community Planning Program to update their zoning regulations in their TOD study area.
Current Activities
New zoning districts were created through this project and the Village adopted the new regulations on July 8, 2013. The new TOD area zoning regulations can be found here.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $4,334
Federal $17,332

Last Updated 01.04.2017
+ Manhattan TOD Zoning Code Update Community Planning TOD Zoning Manhattan $21,666
  • RTA
 Completed

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Manhattan Village Center
Manhattan Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
This project updated the Village's TOD zoning regulations to reflect the transit-supportive land uses recommended in the Village Center plan.
Current Activities
The Village of Manhattan unanimously approved the Downtown Zoning District in June 2012.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $21,666

Last Updated 06.13.2017
+ Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior, and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '11 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Washington Township $21,900
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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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
Washington Township implemented the service September 1, 2009. It provided approximately 500 trips per month. This project is part of the new Will County Mobility Management Program.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $10,600
Federal $11,300

Last Updated 06.13.2019
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