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Year | Project Title | Program Sort ascending | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | La Grange Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | La Grange | $385,100 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides improvements to the La Grange, Stone Avenue station on the BNSF commuter rail line that include ADA-accessible pathways to platforms, crosswalks on surrounding streets, improved accessibility to commuter parking, added bicycle parking, and improved kiss-and-ride areas. Current Activities
This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.15.2021 |
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+ | Northlake Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Northlake | $229,920 |
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Not Available Description
This project will repair a gap in the sidewalk connectivity along Wolf Road near North Avenue. Repairs will allow pedestrians to directly cross the intersection of Wolf Road and an access driveway to a shopping center. This section of Wolf Road is served by Pace Route 309 and Routes 318 and 320 operate nearby on North Avenue. Two bus shelters will also be constructed at the stops just to the south of this intersection as part of the project. Current Activities
Consultant has been selected to complete Phase II Engineering. Waiting for IDOT to approve the engineering agreement. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.20.2023 |
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+ | Calumet Park Pace Route and Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Calumet Park | $264,126 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct bicycle facilities along 124th Street to better facilitate safe access between bus transit services along Halsted Street to the Ashland Metra station at Ashland Avenue. Additional improvements include completing a sidewalk gap on 124th Street between Laflin and Bishop Streets and pedestrian improvements to the intersection of 124th Street and Laflin Street. Current Activities
After a period of delays, the Phase II engineering has resumed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.15.2023 |
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+ | Evanston Pace and CTA Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Evanston | $300,481 |
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Not Available Description
This project will convert all of the bus stops in the City of Evanston from flagged to posted stops and include the installation of ADA compliant bus stop pads. In addition, this project will install shelters, pedestrian signals, truncated domes, and new and replaced sidewalk to further enhance the new bus stops. Shelters are proposed for stops with 20 average daily boardings. Current Activities
The RTA is working on drafting an IGA amendment to reflect the change in scope of the project. Consultant has been selected, the project has been awarded and work has begun on Phase II Engineering. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Aurora Transportation Center Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Aurora | $995,283 |
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Not Available Description
This project will create various pedestrian and access improvements to and around the Aurora Transportation Center including entrance modifications at the intersection of Spring Street and the creation of a Kiss and Ride area for passenger drop off. Other improvements include the installation of real time message boards on the platform to indicate train departure/arrival time and track location, installation of bike shelters on the east side of the Metra tracks and at the existing bike racks located along the west side of the platform, and installation of decorative monument signs at the Spring Street and Broadway Avenue entrances. Finally, four commuter transit shelters with heaters will be installed on the platforms and bike lanes along Spring Street, running east and west will be installed to improve access for people using bicycles to access the station. Current Activities
Last quarter Aurora completed the punchlist items. The shelter lighting is the only outstanding item to complete the job. Lighting expected to be delivered in mid-April. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Franklin Park Pace Route and Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Franklin Park | $890,196 |
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This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along two corridors in the community: an east-west bicycle route and a north-south pedestrian route that connect the Village’s two Metra stations and three Pace Bus routes to its three industrial areas. Improvements to the bike network will include the installation of eight-foot multi-use paths, on road sharrows, on road dedicated bike lanes, and installation of new signage and path widening along existing paths. The proposed sidewalk improvements on 25th Avenue will provide safe connections from the downtown train stations to the southern industrial area without forcing pedestrians to navigate gaps in the sidewalk network. Employees taking the Pace 303 bus will also benefit from these improvements. Current Activities
Franklin Park has continued to coordinate with IDOT to get Phase I Engineering approved. All of IDOT's comments have been addressed and approval is pending. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Palos Heights Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Palos Heights | $620,190 |
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The project improved access to Pace Routes #383 and #386 by providing new sidewalks and infill sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads. These improvements provide connections to existing sidewalk networks, a recreational center, and residential, commercial, and office land uses. Current Activities
The project was completed in summer of 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.18.2021 |
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+ | Calumet Park Ashland Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Calumet Park | $329,291 |
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This project will include the construction of approximately 2,050 linear feet of new and improved sidewalks, two new pedestrian crosswalks, and a covered bike shelter at the Ashland Metra Station. Current Activities
After a period of delays, the Phase II engineering has resumed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Hoffman Estates Pace Barrington Road Station Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Hoffman Estates | $675,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct a new off-road shared-use path on the north side of Central Road from the existing Paul Douglas Forest Preserve path system to the Pace Park-n-Ride at Barrington Road. The path will be 10 feet wide located generally along the right of way on the north side of Central Road. Destination and distance signing along with traffic controls for intersection and driveway crossings are included. Signal upgrades and modifications at the Central Road / Huntington Boulevard intersection will be made for bicycle and pedestrian users. Current Activities
Phase II Engineering has been kicked off and is nearing completion. Cook County DOTH is now the project sponsor. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Harvard Pace Route Access Improvements - Route 173 | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Harvard | $55,000 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA awarded $55,000 to the City of Harvard for Phase I engineering needed for pedestrian access improvements along Illinois Route 173 from Marengo Road to US Route 14, including new sidewalks, ADA crosswalks, and pedestrian access over Mokeler Creek. Currently, there are no sidewalks along Route 173, forcing pedestrians to walk on the shoulder. At the crossing of Mokeler Creek, pedestrians have to walk in the travel lanes of Route 173 to get over the creek. Current Activities
Phase I Engineering was completed in 2023 and the City is seeking funding for design engineering and construction. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |