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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+ | North Chicago Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | North Chicago | $517,694 |
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Not Available Description
This project will create pedestrian access improvements to Pace bus stops located at Route 137 and Lewis Avenue in North Chicago, at the Lovell Federal Healthcare Center. The project includes new crosswalks, the removal of curbed signal islands and repaving where the curbed islands stand, installation of ADA compliant curbing and sidewalks, a section of retaining wall, a new bus shelter and pad, advanced prismatic pavement markings and signage, and signal modifications to include advanced audible countdown pedestrian heads at all legs of the intersection. Current Activities
The City is preparing to re-advertise for the QBS process. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Robbins TOD Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Robbins | $40,000 |
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The RTA is assisting the Village with updating the zoning code in the southeast portion of the Village, from South Claire Boulevard to the Robbins Metra station. Code updates will allow the Village to realize the type of development envisioned in the Robbins TOD and Industrial Areas Plan, completed with support from the RTA and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Current Activities
The project kicked off in January 2024 with an analysis of the Village's existing zoning regulations for Village staff review. The project team is currently developing draft zoning code amendments for review and consideration by Village staff. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.29.2024 |
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+ | CTA Bus Priority Zones Plan - Halsted Street | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $300,000 |
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The RTA is assisting the CTA with developing a strategy for bus route enhancements that will address slow zones along CTA Bus Route #8 - Halsted Street. The strategies are being developed in coordination with other transportation analyses along the corridors. The improvements will work to speed bus operations in persistent congested areas and accommodate expected growth in the North Branch area with improved transit service. Current Activities
The team has identified nine slow zones along CTA Route 8, Halsted and is now prioritizing future improvements based on feedback from the Federal Transit Administration as well as roadway jurisdictional agencies. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | - | Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Clearbrook | $400,000 |
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Clearbrook continues to provide transportation services to more than 8,000 children & adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clients are transported to work, school, day programs, medical appointments, community recreation, and other activities. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. The operating service provided 17,041 trips in November 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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+ | - | CTF Illinois Transportation Services for People with Disabilities_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | CTF Illinois | $200,000 |
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CTF Illinois provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities. The door-to-door transportation services are vital to allow persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy. This award includes funding for GPS fleet tracking devices to provide precise travel data. Current Activities
CTF Illinois has decided not to move forward with this project. Funds from this award will be reprogrammed to another subrecipient. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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+ | Chicago Auburn Gresham 79th Street Corridor Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Chicago | $134,990 |
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The RTA is assisting the City of Chicago with an initiative to provide transformative changes along the 79th Street commercial corridor within the Auburn Gresham community areas. A plan will be developed to serve as a guide for future housing, retail and transportation investments in the community. Current Activities
The draft corridor plan has completed review by the community and the RTA and the City are making final edits to the draft based on comments and feedback. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Harvey Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Harvey | $55,000 |
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The RTA has awarded $55,000 to the City of Harvey to complete Phase I engineering required for improvements along Broadway Avenue in downtown Harvey. The project will include transit access improvements such as bus shelters, pedestrian improvements including ADA-compliant intersections, and new roadway bike facilities. These improvements will better provide for a multi-modal downtown Harvey and will connect the new Pace Harvey Transportation Center with Broadway Avenue. Current Activities
Phase I Engineering is underway and expected to be completed in March 2025. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | - | DuPage County Transportation to Work_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,182,000 |
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The Transportation to Work Program provides demand-responsive transportation to and from work for persons with disabilities. The project operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and serves all of DuPage County. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. The operating service provided approximately 1,900 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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+ | Maywood Pace Route and Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Maywood | $44,000 |
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The RTA has awarded $44,000 to the Village of Maywood for Phase I engineering needed for a covered bicycle shelter near the 5th Avenue Metra station served by the Union Pacific West line, heated bus shelters along 5th Avenue as served by Pace, wayfinding signage for the train station, and pavement marking improvements. Current Activities
3/29/24: Maywood has completed the QBS process and will be making a recommendation to the Village Board for the Engineering Firm at the April 2nd meeting. Once awarded, Phase II Engineering can begin. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | - | Will County Mobility Management Program '16 & '17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Will County | $566,000 |
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This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. The current participants of the project are: Crete Township, Frankfort Township, Monee Township, Peotone Township, Washington Township, and Will Township. Current Activities
The operating service provided approximately 378 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |