Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects
The RTA is responsible for ensuring that the Service Boards are spending capital funds and managing their capital projects effectively and efficiently. The RTA conducts periodic project reviews with Service Board project managers to ensure that capital projects are being implemented according to scope, on schedule, within budget and according to established project management guidelines.
Each project listed below is being actively monitored by RTA’s PMO team. Reporting data is provided that includes, Project Start Date, Project End Date, Budget Status, Schedule Status and Current Activities. These projects are also part of the overall Regional Capital Program which can be viewed separately here.
PMO also produces semi-annual reports that cover all projects that are being monitored. These reports can be found on the Project Management Oversight site. The latest report is the December 2023 Project Management Oversight report.
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+ | Metra | Traction Power System Augmentation - MED | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Converting the tie stations into substations and installing a new substation willincrease capacity and reliability on the Metra Electric District. Construction wasperformed moving from north to south. Construction was completed at 31stStreet and 51st Street. Design for 95th Street and Riverdale are 100% complete.Bids were received and contract was awarded for both 95th St. and Riverdalesubstation construction. The contractor was issued an NTP in October 2018 andreached substantial completion this reporting period. This will be the final updateon this project.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Converting the tie stations into substations and installing a new substation will increase capacity and reliability on the Metra Electric District. Construction was performed moving from north to south. Construction was completed at 31st Street and 51st Street. Design for 95th Street and Riverdale are 100% complete. Bids were received and contract was awarded for both 95th St. and Riverdale substation construction. The contractor was issued an NTP in October 2018 and reached substantial completion this reporting period. This will be the final update on this project.
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+ | CTA | Systemwide Tactical Traction Power Upgrades (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Tactical Traction Power (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) -The purpose of this project is to implement traction power system improvements that will enable the CTA to continue to meet existing traction power needs, increase traction power capacity to meet future demand, and address state of good repair by repairing or replacing worn or obsolete equipment.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The contractor made significant headway during this reporting period and was able to reach substantial completion in July of this year. The contractor was able to finish the final walkthrough inspection and completed all punchlist items and is in contract closeout. This will be the final update on this project.
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+ | Metra | Consolidated Control Facility (CCF) - Generator & UPS | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project funds construction services for the replacement of an existing diesel generator and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system. The new diesel generator will be powered by natural gas, thereby reducing operating costs and emissions. The system provides an important backup power supply.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Metra continued to make headway on the project. The generator is 93% complete and expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
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+ | Metra | Milwaukee North Signals | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will improve signals from Rondout to Deerfield on the Milwaukee North Line. The project will include but not be limited to improve pedestrian crossings at the West Lake Forest Station, as well as grade crossing improvements at Everett and Conway roads in Lake Forest. IDOT will being doing improvements in conjunction with this project.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Designs were completed in this reporting period for both Phase II and Phase III. Metra continued shipping of field materials which is still in progress as well as Metra Force Account construction activities continued with signal installation.
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+ | Metra | 16th St. Interlocker | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $12,910,000 | $15,660,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will replace the 16th Street interlocking with a modern solid-state automated electronic system at a junction with tracks owned by Canadian National (CN) near 16th Street in Chicago. The 16th Street interlocking plant consists of an obsolete manual interlocking with two outdated hand lever machines built in 1901 and 1929. There are no manufacturers of spare or replacement equipment for these machines.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The preliminary design was completed, and CN is waiting on drawings. Bid package documents were developed and design proposals were submitted. The award for the interlocking track and signal upgrades were awarded in October 2022 and activities for signal upgrades design continue.
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+ | Metra | A-20 (Techny) Interlocker | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $23,005,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project provides engineering and construction funds to modernize the A-20 Interlocking near Techny Road in Northbrook on the Milwaukee District North Line. The scope of work includes improving two grade crossings (Shermer and Techny Road), modernizing signals, and improving track between the Morton Grove Station and Deerfield Station. Under this project, work may include adding rail, switches, signals, crossovers, and renewal of track and signal circuits and cables. The project will implement a signal control system that is PTC compatible.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Preliminary engineering work is near completion and a construction Invitation for Bid (IFB) package is ongoing. Once completed, it will be submitted and advertised after the railroad cost sharing agreement is executed and potential grants are awarded.
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+ | CTA | Red/Purple Modernization - Phase 1 | Modernization | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
North Main Line - RPM The purpose of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program is to expand capacity to meet growing ridership demand; reduce travel times; improve access to job markets and destinations; better utilize existing transit infrastructure; bring the existing infrastructure to a state of good repair; and improve access to the system for patrons with disabilities. FY2021-2025 funds will continue RPM Phase One funding stream.Red Purple Modernization phase one project consists the following interrelated and concurrent projects, as defined in the environmental documents to be developed by the CTA:RED-PURPLE BYPASS PROJECT. This element would construct a fifth track bypass flyover immediately north of the CTA Belmont Station to separate northbound Brown Line trains that currently conflict with southbound Purple Line trains and both northbound and southbound Red Line trains. This project includes construction of a new fifth track bypass flyover and replacement or renovation of approximately 0.3 mile of associated mainline track.LAWRENCE TO BRYN MAWR MODERNIZATION PROJECT. This modernization project would replace 1.3 miles of the existing rail line from Leland Avenue on the south to approximately Ardmore Avenue on the north. This section of track includes four stations - Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, and Bryn Mawr. The project would expand and modernize these four stations. The project would also provide ADA access to transit customers with disabilities in a two-mile stretch of the north Red Line that currently does not have accessible stations.CORRIDOR SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS. This project would improve the signal system and special trackwork generally between Belmont and Loyola stations. Improvements would occur within CTA's existing right-of-way. The scope of work includes planning, design, procurement, and installation of wayside equipment and special trackwork that are significantly past their useful lives. This project also includes improvements to existing special trackwork.CONTINUED INTERIM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. This project would improve track infrastructure conditions between Belmont Station and Linden Station in order to maintain service along existing rail lines. This work would take place within the CTA's existing right-of-way.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Precast span erection was completed for the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization (LBMM) and the contractor continued installing pre-cast segments as well as their fabrication. The Argyle temporary station was put in service this reporting period. The Red-Purple Bypass continued with structural element installations, traction power installation, as well as installed the noise barriers, foot walks, and handrails. Punchlist items remain. Signal upgrades and installation continued along the project this reporting period. Communications switches in Clark and Kenmore Relay Houses were installed this reporting period. The contractor will continue excavation, caisson installation, and concrete pours for structural elements on the project side. Similarly, the contractor will work to install the steel for the elevator truss at the Bryn Mawr and Berwyn stations. Similarly, the contractor will continue to install signals and other electrical elements along the projec
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+ | Metra | Cybersecurity Systems | N/A | Rail | $955,000 | $955,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The goal of this project is to enhance Metra's cybersecurity and implement Metra’s cybersecuritystrategy. The objectives of this strategy are to implement vulnerability risk management, institute patchautomation, establish security operations sharing, and counter emerging threats through detection andresponse.This project will fund the purchase and installation of equipment and software for scanning,prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities. This also includes the purchase of hardware andsoftware for multiple networks and segments including IT systems, positive train control (PTC),SCADA infrastructure, and signal, telecom, and camera networks. The purchased equipment will covervulnerability scanning and prioritization, patch automation and remediation, Security Information andEvent Management (SIEM), and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
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Contracts for asset management and message broadcast software were awarded and software installation completed for 6 contracts. Procurement activities are in process for cybersecurity risk mitigation, anti-malware, and SharePoint architect.
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+ | Metra | Revenue Accounting System | N/A | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Metra will implement a new and updated revenue accounting system and will alsoprovide funding for Metra to scope and release an RFP to integrate its currentfinancial system into an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that will becompliant with current best practices.
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The Phase 4 of the Financial System Replacement, the Review Accounting module, went live as of October 2020 and final elements were executed in October of this year. This will be the final update on this project.
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+ | Metra | IT Components & Services | N/A | Rail | $3,100,000 | $5,800,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Purchases various pieces of equipment that will be utilized at Metra Headquarters and outlying Metra facilities. Purchases may include, but are not limited to, replacement of obsolete information technology infrastructure, upgrade network switches, computers and printers, copiers, new and replacement servers, financial system software, and other software.
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This is a multiple year and multiple project type of capital project. Purchase orders have been awarded for various computer hardware and software. Hardware has been delivered and installed. Purchase Order Releases for computer hardware and software continue in process and deliveries will continue over the next several years.
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