Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type Sort descending | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | Melrose Park Broadway Avenue Corridor Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Melrose Park | $99,998 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project was a corridor study that led to guidelines and recommendations to be incorporated into the Village's Comprehensive Plan update. Obstacles to the Broadway corridor becoming a vibrant transit corridor were addressed in order to create a transit friendly environment that includes improved transit infrastructure, safety and beautification elements. Current Activities
The study was completed and adopted by the Village Board in October 2015. In 2016 the Village was awarded Federal and RTA funding to contruct pedestrian access improvements along the corridor as recommended in the plan. In 2021 the Village began implementing new wayfinding and parking signage with a new rose motif, also recommended in the plan. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.23.2021 |
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+ | Niles Bus Oriented-Development Plan for Milwaukee Avenue | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Niles | $100,000 |
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Completed | |||||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This plan explored transit oriented development opportunities along Milwaukee Avenue within the Village of Niles. The plan focused on strategies to improve transit facilities and services within the context of an overall effort to improve the function and aesthetics of the Milwaukee Avenue corridor. Improvements to transit facilities, new pedestrian amenities, streetscaping, traffic circulation, access to businesses, and potential redevelopment opportunities are major components addressed in the plan. Coordination with existing Pace service and the Niles Free Bus service was also explored. Current Activities
This project was initiated in March of 2005 and is now complete. The Niles Village Board approved the Milwaukee Avenue Plan on January 24, 2006. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.15.2024 |
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+ | Kane County Randall Road Pace Route 529 Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Kane County | $125,000 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
This project examined ways to coordinate land uses, improve access and signage, and optimize transit operations along Randall Road in Kane County. Current Activities
This project was completed in December 2010. In spring of 2011, Pace was awarded an FTA grant for $800,000 to install bus shelters and sidewalk connectors along the Randall Road Route #529 study area. All shelters under this grant have been installed at 28 stops along the route, along with necessary sidewalk connectors in certain locations as recommended in the plan. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.28.2021 |
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+ | Mokena Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Mokena | $3,500 |
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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 November 2012 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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+ | 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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+ | Winthrop Harbor Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Winthrop Harbor | $3,000 |
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Completed | |||||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
To further advance the recommendations of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan that was created in 2005 the RTA partnered with the Village to convene a developer discussion panel. The panel of developers provided guidance to the Village on how to attract development/redevelopment opportunities in their TOD area.
Current Activities
The Developer Panel was held on October in coordination with the Village, the Urban Land Institute and the RTA. The RTA will continue to monitor for any implementation activities and will support implementation as it is able to.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 12.12.2019 |
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+ | Calumet Park TOD Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Calumet Park | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||||||
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Description
The RTA convened a Developer Discussion Panel to assist the Village's efforts to attract transit- oriented development (TOD) at a vacant ~6-acre site located directly adjacent to the Metra Electric Ashland Avenue station. The Village will benefit from developer expertise on how to attract and consider development proposals that optimize the neighboring transit asset and align with local and regional goals. Current Activities
The panel of development experts met in June 2021 for the 1/2 day workshop with the Village. The report of recommendations was published in September 2021 and is available under "Related Reports". Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.19.2023 |
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+ | Bensenville Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Bensenville | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA chose Bensenville as part of the 2013 Community Planning Program to work with ULI to assemble a developer discussion panel to provide input, guidance and advice to the Village as they work to attract TOD investment in their Metra station area. Current Activities
This panel convened in September 2012 and a summary of this discussion can be found to the right under Related Reports. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.28.2021 |
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+ | Cary TOD Developer Dialogue | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Cary | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA provided assistance to the Village in soliciting guidance and advice from development experts through a half-day discussion panel. This panel discussed the development climate and potential strategies to prepare for and attract development to specific parcels near the Cary Metra station. The Final Report is attached. Current Activities
RTA staff has developed a final report and delivered it to the Village of Cary. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.28.2023 |
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+ | Manhattan Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Manhattan | $3,500 |
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Completed | |||||||||
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 April 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found below in Study Documents. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.18.2016 |