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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+ | Park Forest Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Park Forest | $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 June 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.07.2014 |
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+ | Mount Prospect Downtown Implementation Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Mount Prospect | $98,595 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This study built off an initial downtown strategic plan completed by the Village in 1998. The Village was successful in implementing much of that plan; this plan focused on the remaining redevelopment opportunity sites and provides recommendations to improve multi-modal access to the Metra station and the Village's downtown. Current Activities
The final plan is complete and was accepted by the Village Board in December 2013. Construction on the Founders Row rowhomes, at Central and Emerson, was completed in 2013. For more information please visit: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130321/business/703219803/. Although this site was not identified as an opportunity site in the plan, the Village approved plans in 2021 for a $26 million redevelopment of Prospect Place, located at the intersection of W Prospect Avenue, W Evergreen Avenue, and S Willie Street. This project, called 1 W Prospect, will include construction of a five-story, 80-unit building with ground floor retail. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.07.2022 |
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+ | Berkeley Pace Route Access Improvements Phase I | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Berkeley | $50,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project funded Phase I engineering necessary for future sidewalk network improvements that will provide access from residential neighborhoods south of St. Charles Road to Pace Bus Route 313. Engineering was completed for sidewalk gaps along Lee Boulevard, Morris Avenue, Rohde Avenue, Spencer Avenue, and Jerele Boulevard. Current Activities
Phase I engineering activities are complete and the RTA awarded Phase II and Construction funding in late 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.03.2024 |
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+ | Wheeling Station Area Planning Study | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Wheeling | $75,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project provided a coordinated plan for the redevelopment of the area around the Wheeling Metra Station, focusing on commercial and residential land uses. This project was completed in April 2004.
Current Activities
In 2009 the Village constructed a new Village Hall per a recommendation in the Plan and in 2014 the Village updated their zoning code to create mixed-use districts around the Metra station to allow, encourage and attract higher-density development. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.14.2024 |
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+ | Regional Transit Coordination Plan (RTCP) Service Coordination Component | Mobility Management | Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) | $0 |
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Project DetailsRelated 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. Current Activities
Specific service 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
Last Updated 01.18.2023 |
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+ | Ride to Work Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Safer Foundation | $22,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project will provide reverse commute employment transportation for low-income persons who have criminal records and are residing in Cook County. The daily service, to be operated by a private contractor, will cover three employment shifts. Individuals will be transported to and from five designated pick-up points in the City of Chicago to employers located in the suburbs. The designated pick-up points may all be accessed through CTA.
Current Activities
The grant contract with the Safer Foundation was executed effective August 11, 2010. Funds for this service were exhausted in August 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 153 trips per month.
The Safer Foundation is continuing the service with its own resources. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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+ | Kendall Community Transit Program '08 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital - Operating | Kendall County | $900,074 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
The vehicles and operations funded by this program will be used for demand responsive paratransit service to provide door-to-door service for populations of the disabled, low income, and senior populations in the urban portions of Kendall County. The project is designed to be the first phase of a countywide general public transportation system. Current Activities
The operating service provided 1,644 trips in April 2013. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.08.2021 |
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+ | Hoffman Estates Flexible Transit Service Operations | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Hoffman Estates | $80,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project examined the feasibility of alternative small scale transit options for the Village to improve overall mobility and access. Links to employment, medical, service, retail and other transit services were investigated. Recommendations took into account the potential Pace transit options along I-90. Additionally, a market analysis to determine the potential market was performed.
Current Activities
The Village convened their transit task force in December 2014 to pursue transit service implementation activities in conjunction with the Pace/ Illinois Tollway I-90 Transit Market Expansion project. In February 2014, the State of Illinois announced a $68 Million funding plan for a full interchange at Barrington Road and the I-90 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. This will allow Pace to offer express bus service to and from Hoffman Estates as the interchange project includes the creation of a Barrington Road Transit Center. Pace express services (Routes 607 and 605) will use the Tollway shoulder to provide congestion free bus travel. Pace is building a new Park-n-Ride / Kiss-n-Ride to support the new express bus stops on I-90 just east of Barrington Road. To link the transit stops with the parking and drop-off areas, pedestrian access under the ramps on the east side of the interchange were completed with the interchange work. The project also includes a new pedestrian bridge over I-90 to link the express bus stops on the north and south sides of I-90.The Barrington Road Transit Center is expected to open in late 2017 to match the roll-out of expanded express bus service on I-90.
The resulting increase in express bus service to the area will provide the ridership increase that is needed to implement Pace Call-n-Ride local service. In spring 2015, Pace, in conjunction with another RTA Community Planning project, began the planning process for a Barrington Road / I-90 area Call-n-Ride service. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.01.2017 |
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+ | East Dundee: Dundee Crossing Transit Center | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | East Dundee | $99,770 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This study investigated a location for a proposed transit center within the Village, which would serve as a Pace bus hub and Park-N-Ride facility. At the time of the study it was determined that a comprehensive transit center located within Dundee Crossing would not be viable due low ridership demand coupled with the location of adjunct transit centers in Elgin and Prairie Stone. The study also included a preliminary assessment for adding Pace bus service on Route 72 from the Village to Prairie Stone business park. The study also recommended designing the strategic parcels identified in the study to be transit-friendly to achieve economic development objectives. Current Activities
The final report was completed in November 2010. Per a recommendation in the plan, the Village updated their zoning ordinance to allow more transit-supportive uses. Recently, two phases of an IHDA-approved senior living development have been completed at the Northwest corner of Routes 72 & 25: River Haven Place (68 units) and Gardiner Place (80 units). Currently the Village is looking for ways to improve access to the area Pace Bus routes. The RTA is providing assistance as needed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.08.2023 |
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+ | Oak Park Intermodal Station Area Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Oak Park | $241,518 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This study examined ways to increase usage of the station, increase access to the station by alternative modes of transportation, enhance transfers between modes at the station, and integrate with development plans.
Current Activities
This project was completed in May 2005. In late November 2011, it was announced that the West Cook County Housing Collaborative received a nearly $3 million grant for its transit-oriented development strategy to update comprehensive plans and to create a sustainable transit-oriented development fund for the communities of Bellwood, Berwyn, Forest Park, Maywood and Oak Park. The communities are completed Comprehensive Plans that include recommendations for priority redevelopment parcels in each community's TOD area. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.14.2024 |