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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ Mount Prospect Public Transportation System Plan Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan - Transit Improvement Plan Mount Prospect $124,795
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Mount Prospect Public Transportation System Plan
Description

This project addressed two elements of public transportation within the Village. The first project component reviewed the current level of local public transportation service and identified connectivity, usage, and service area improvements to destinations within the Village and the region. The second component developed a station area plan for a proposed station within the Village on the proposed Metra STAR Line.

Current Activities

The Final Plan was adopted by the Village Board in October 2009. This project was completed, and a final report published in June 2005.

After completing an Alternatives Analysis for the STAR Line in 2012, Metra chose not to continue to pursue the project due to a variety of factors.

In fall of 2015 the Village was awarded CMAQ funding for covered bicycle parking at the Mount Prospect Metra station through the RTA's Access to Transit Improvement Program.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $24,959
Federal $99,836

Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ New Lenox Station Area Plan Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan New Lenox $121,629
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
New Lenox Station Area Plan
New Lenox Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
This project created a concept plan for a mixed-use development located at the proposed new Metra commuter station on the SouthWest Line extension. The 240- acre site located at Laraway and Cedar Roads is currently vacant. The village's goal is to create a transit-supportive development.
Current Activities

This study (completed in 2005) addressed a proposed station at Laraway Road along the Southwest Service expansion. This expansion project, which included 11 miles of new track, was completed in January 2006, including the Laraway Road station (opened October 9, 2006). As part of the 2013 RTA Community Planning Program of Projects, the RTA worked with ULI to convene a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice to the Village as they try to attract development to the 240-acre vacant area near the Laraway Road Metra Station. This discussion took place on October 25, 2013 and the Summary Report can be found in Related Studies. 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $24,326
Federal $97,303

Last Updated 02.15.2024
+ New Lenox Developer Discussion Panel Community Planning Developer Panel New Lenox $3,750
  • RTA
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
New Lenox Station Area Plan
New Lenox Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
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 October 2013 and the Summary Report can be found below in the Study Documents. The Village is currently using the recommendations from this discussion to redevelop the focus area. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $3,750

Last Updated 06.22.2015
+ Forest Park TOD Zoning Code Update (Roosevelt & Harlem) Community Planning TOD Zoning Forest Park $20,000
  • RTA
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Forest Park TOD Zoning Code Update (Roosevelt & Harlem) - Regulations for Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
Forest Park TOD Zoning Code Update (Roosevelt & Harlem) - Zoning Exceptions
Forest Park TOD Zoning Code Update (Roosevelt & Harlem) - Parking Requirements
Description

This project assisted the Village with the development of a zoning ordinance overlay for the Harlem Avenue corridor between the Harlem / Lake Green Line CTA station and 16th Street as well as the Roosevelt Road corridor between 1st Avenue and Harlem Avenue. Both corridors have significant Pace and CTA bus service. A form-based zoning code approach was developed to enable the blending of new development and redevelopment for a mix of uses along each corridor and to accommodate and promote walkable, mixed-use development patterns.

Current Activities

The final draft zoning code amendments are complete and are ready for Village Board adoption as revisions into the zoning ordinance. The RTA will monitor progress of adopting the revised zoning code amendments.

In 2019, the Village Council approved zoning changes that sought to attract businesses and developers to the Village's Downtown Business District. Some of the approved changes were proposed during the zoning code update project that the Village completed in collaboration with RTA. In 2020, the Village Council approved additional modifications to the Village's zoning map.

Forest Oaks, a 56-unit multi-family development that offers affordable housing for seniors, was completed in 2020. Located at 7228 Circle Avenue, Forest Oaks is adjacent to the Harlem/Lake Green Line station and is an example of the type of development that is now permitted following the Village's adoption of the zoning amendments developed during the zoning code update project.

 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $4,000
Federal $16,000

Last Updated 01.10.2022
+ Forest Park Developer Discussion Panel Community Planning Developer Panel Forest Park $3,000
  • RTA
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Forest Park Developer Discussion Panel (Summary Report)
Description
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to the Village to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment along the Harlem Avenue corridor between the Green and Blue Line CTA stations.
Current Activities
The discussion took place on November 25th and the summary report can be found in the Study Documents section.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $3,000

Last Updated 11.30.2015
+ Volunteer Express '12 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Administration - Operating Hanover Township $12,969
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project is a volunteer driver program that supplements the services offered by Hanover Township¿s Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles provide door-to-door service for older adults. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits, formerly known as toll credits

Current Activities

The service provided 30 trips in February 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $12,969

Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ - Volunteer Express '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Administration - Operating Hanover Township $4,800
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project is a volunteer driver program that supplements the services offered by Hanover Township¿s Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles provide door-to-door service for older adults. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits.

Current Activities

The grantee has concluded this program. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $4,800

Last Updated 11.24.2023
+ Volunteer Express '11 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Hanover Township $15,454
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description
Funding for this project will support a volunteer driver program supplementing the services offered by Hanover Township's Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles will provide the door-to-door service. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits, formerly known as toll credits.
Current Activities
The service provided 24 trips in November 2014. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $15,454

Last Updated 08.28.2018
+ Marengo Station Area Plan Community Planning Transit-Oriented Development Plan Marengo $99,740
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Marengo Station Area Plan
Description

This project assessed the feasibility of the City's preferred transit station location and developed a conceptual station area plan for a potential transit station located within the City on the potential Milwaukee District West Line service extension to Marengo. See Metra Marengo Extension Commuter Rail Feasibility Study for more information: https://metrarail.com/sites/default/files/assets/about-metra/marengofeasibilitystudy_022410.pdf.

The station area plan includes transit-oriented development recommendations as well as transit facility recommendations and implementation strategies.

Current Activities

The Village Board adopted the final plan in June 2009. The RTA is monitoring progress and will provide implementation support as needed.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $19,948
Federal $79,792

Last Updated 07.18.2023
+ Cicero TOD Developer Dialogue Community Planning Developer Panel Cicero $3,500
  • RTA
 Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Cicero Developer Discussion Panel Report
Cicero Connections Initiative
Description

The RTA convened a half-day Developer Discussion Panel in July 2022 to solicit guidance and advice from development experts regarding a collection of Town-owned parcels near the Cicero Metra station on the UP-West line. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for, and attract development to, these parcels.

Current Activities

The Developer Discussion Panel was held in Cicero on July 19. The report of recommendations was published in October 2022 and is available under "Related Reports."

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $3,500

Last Updated 05.19.2023
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