Planning Programs and Projects
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+ | Crete Downtown and Balmoral Park Station Area Plans | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Crete | $113,850 |
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Description
This project developed station area plans for the proposed Downtown Crete and Balmoral Park stations along the proposed Metra Southeast service commuter rail line.
Current Activities
As of the end of 2010, Metra has completed the Alternatives Analysis for the proposed Southeast Service Line. On March 7, 2011, then Governor Quinn signed into law House Bill 1644 which established the Southeast Commuter Rail Transit District which now has authority to acquire rights to use the freight rail line, buy land to build train stations and purchase rail cars.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.30.2016 |
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+ | South Suburban Commuter Rail Corridor Phase I & II | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) | $318,111 |
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Description
Three studies were conducted to study the feasibility, land use, and financing aspects of a new, high-quality and high-capacity transit service in southeast Cook County to provide access to downtown Chicago job opportunities and to complement local economic development efforts. Current Activities
This entry is a compilation of three separate studies. All projects are completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.18.2023 |
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+ | Elgin National Street Station Area Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Elgin | $100,000 |
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Description
The City of Elgin was awarded a Community Planning grant by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to develop a Transit-Oriented Development plan for the National Street Station area. The City and consultant team worked with a steering committee, which included neighborhood residents and business owners, to develop a plan for the area around the National Street Metra Station. Valuable insights about the area were obtained through community meetings and the analysis of existing conditions. Subsequent community meetings were hosted at the library to refine and confirm proposed concept plans. The plan proposed redevelopment opportunities for properties within a 1/4 of a mile of the National Street Train Station. The plan makes recommendations for redevelopment throughout the area particularly for the Clock Tower Plaza shopping center and intersection of National Street and Route 31. In addition to redevelopment opportunities the plan identified streetscape, pedestrian, and roadway opportunities to improve access and circulation near the station. The final report is comprised of an executive summary, detailed concept plans, design guidelines, implementation strategies and appendix including existing conditions summary and market analysis. The final report identified the importance of market forces and City actions as necessary components to implement plan objectives. Current Activities
The City Council unanimously approved the plan on September 14th, 2011 as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.18.2023 |
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+ | Regional Transit Coordination Plan (RTCP) Systems Analysis Component | Mobility Management | Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) | $0 |
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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
Preliminary results from the systems analysis component were presented to the RTA Board in May 2005. The Final Report was completed in April 2006. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.18.2023 |
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+ | Chicago--Reconnecting Neighborhoods | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan - Transit Improvement Plan | Chicago | $223,446 |
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Description
This project analyzed transit options and opportunities in three neighborhoods in the City of Chicago where Chicago Housing Authority properties and adjacent city and privately-owned properties are being transformed into mixed-income communities. The sites include the Oakland community on the near south side, the Lake Street corridor on the near west side, and the Cabrini-Green redevelopment area on the near north side. Current Activities
Near North Study Area Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.08.2021 |
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+ | Berwyn Transit-Oriented Master Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Berwyn | $95,391 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project produced a transit-oriented development plan for the three Berwyn Metra station areas along the Metra BNSF rail corridor between Harlem Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue: LaVergne, Berwyn and Harlem Ave. Current Activities
The final plan was adopted by the City Council in November 2008. In the same year the City constructed a shared parking deck on Grove Avenue for their downtown using a combination of local and federal funds. They are also currently in talks with developers to develop key pieces of property within their TOD area. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.19.2023 |
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+ | Winfield Town Center Revitalization Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Winfield | $104,688 |
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Description
This project developed a comprehensive town center revitalization plan for the Winfield station area located on the Union Pacific West line.
Current Activities
In August 2010, a newly-constructed pedestrian underpass opened to facilitate pedestrian access to both sides of the Metra tracks. Additionally, the Village is currently exploring funding opportunities for a shared parking deck in their TOD area to free up various parcels of land currently used as surface lots, a key recommendation in this study.
In 2019 the Village approved the construction of Winfield Station, the development planned for the former Winfield Fuel & Material Co. site immediately south of the train tracks along Winfield Road. The plans calls for a five-story building that will offer 162 units, including 15 efficiency units, 90 one-bedroom units and 58 two-bedroom units. Construction is anticipated to take place in 2020 with completion in 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.03.2020 |
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+ | Montgomery Park and Ride Facility Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Montgomery | $112,496 |
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Description
The project developed a plan to guide the location of a park and ride and potential a station area site for the proposed Metra Burlington Northern Santa Fe extension. The resulting plan provided recommendations to link the proposed station area with the existing downtown, residential areas and employment centers as well as transit-oriented development options. Initial phases of the plan call for the development of a Park-N-Ride that would service the Aurora Metra Station.
Current Activities
The Village Board adopted the Plan in September 2009. Two potential sites were identified for a future Park-N-Ride: one site north of Route 30 east-adjacent to railroad tracks and one site south of Route 30 west-adjacent to the railraod tracks. Pace and the RTA will continue to monitor the market to implement a Park-N-Ride at one of the two locations.
This plan was awarded an IL-APA Award in 2010. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.15.2018 |
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+ | Mokena Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Mokena | $124,500 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project identified transit-oriented development opportunities for the downtown Mokena Metra Rock Island District station area.
Current Activities
After completing the plan in 2008 the Village has taken several implementation steps, including the establishment of a TIF District as well as instituting permit fee relief and grant programs
Mokena received a grant from the Federal Railroad Grade Protection Fund in April 2011 for signal improvements at the intersection of Wolf Road and the Metra tracks located just south of Front Street. This will help improve traffic movements across the Metra tracks at Wolf Road, as suggested in the Plan. Mokena was chosen as part of the 2012 RTA Community Planning Program of Projects for assistance connecting with development experts to discuss opportunities in the TOD study area. A panel of development experts met in November 2012 to discuss potential redevelopment opportunities in the TOD area and provide guidance and advice on ways the Village can attract development. A summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents. In recent years, (2) commercial projects were completed; 4,400 sq.ft 'Tribes Brewery' completed in May 2018, and 5,000 sq.ft 'Current Call Theater' completed in February 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.16.2019 |
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+ | Naperville Circulator Implementation Plan | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Naperville | $82,043 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project developed service specifications, potential funding sources and a marketing plan for a local transit circulator system in Naperville, as recommended in the DuPage Area Transit Plan. The final report was approved by the Naperville City Council on July 17, 2009.
Current Activities
Naperville has been exploring strategic funding opportunities since completion of this project with support from the RTA and Pace.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.05.2016 |