Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects

Both of the vacant buildings have been demolished and the debris has been removed from the site. Fencing has been installed around the vacant lot. This project was significantly delayed due to the extensive environmental abatement process that was not initially anticipated. Final invoicing related to this process is outstanding. This is the final report on this project.

Procurement activities are in progress. Metra is waiting on delivery of vehicles, including 23 highway vehicles, 48V service carts, two electric vans, police vehicles, and service vehicles.

A construction contract was awarded. There were some delays related to the Village code requirements and permits. All activities were completed during this reporting period and final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.

The design for the project has been completed. Notice to Proceed for construction was issued in February 2023. The general contractor is working on submittals and mobilizing for field work.

Metra has procured and is awaiting delivery of 2 locomotive cranes, 2 hi-rail track excavators, 2 tower trucks and 10 wheel loaders. The track stabilizer, spot temper, blast regulator, tie crane and diesel powered skid-steer loader have been paid for and delivered to Metra.

Pace has entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Wheeling. The improvements to Old Willow Road have been completed. The initial design has been finalized. The project is in the process of being re-scoped to add the electrification component. The design will be updated once Pace’s electrification study is completed to include the additional scope of work.

The design for this project has been completed in December 2022. CTA developed a procurement package for construction and it is currently out for bid.

A Notice to Proceed was issued in February 2023 for the construction of the Northwest Transportation Center ADA Transfer Facility. The MWRD permit was approved and construction fencing was installed for the west canopy demolition work. Similarly, the underground storm sewers and drainage structure installation were completed in the west parking lot area and have been connected to the existing storm sewers east of the bus driveway. The existing detention basin west of the bus driveway has been backfilled. The Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings are being revised by the designer based on comments from Pace. Progress continues on the implementation of various technology enhancement projects. The first two phases of the Taxi Access Program have been completed and the vendor is currently working on the third phase. Activity continues on two phases of Trapeze technology enhancements to Pace’s Trapeze paratransit scheduling system. Work has progressed on e

This project is currently in design. The 60% design has been completed. Design development activities continue to progress to 90% design. Procurement process for Rightof- Way acquisition is ongoing.

The bridge construction has been completed in September 2021. The station contractor reached substantial completion in August 2023. The contractor continues to address punch list items on the station. The station had a soft opening at the beginning of August and its opening ceremony at the beginning of October. This will be the final update of this project.