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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This search filters based on details within the PMO Project. The search box below allows users to search by PMO Project name.

Agency Project Title Sort descending Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding Status
+ CTA Rail Car Overhaul - 2600-Series Rolling Stock Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project consists of three phases. Phase A is for rail car motor replacement and was completed in October 2019. Phase B is for procurement and installation ofthe propulsion kits with the parts contract was executed, and kits were received. Work for this phase began in November 2019 and all 90 cars were completed inAugust 2020. Phase C is for the procurement of material contracts and installation. The contract was approved at the October 2020. The first delivery ofmaterial is expected to arrive in May 2021 and the overhaul is expected to take place in the first half of 2022.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$25,314,552
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
This project consists of three phases. Phase A is for rail car motor replacement and was completed in October 2019. Phase B is for procurement and installation of the propulsion kits with the parts contract was executed, and kits were received. Work for this phase began in November 2019 and all 90 cars were completed in August 2020. Phase C is for the procurement of material contracts and installation. The contract was approved at the October 2020. All cars have completed the overhaul as of March 2022 and this project is considered complete. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Rail Facilities - Des Plaines Yard Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $0 Behind Schedule

Project Details

Description
The Rail Facilities State of Good Repair Program focuses on critical improvements at CTA rail yards, which include improvements to the yard infrastructure itself (ties, rail, fasteners, ballast, contact rail etc.) as well as the yard fire suppression systems and lighting. The Des Plaines Yard project will include the reconstruction and reconfiguration of the inner and outer lead tracks, including associated special trackwork. Replacement and reconfiguration of the special trackwork in the east yard storage, including the road crossings to the yard shops will also be completed.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$22,858,137
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
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.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Red/Purple Modernization - Phase 1 Modernization Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
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.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $344,847,735 $0 $0 $344,847,735

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$2,203,408,226
On Budget
On Schedule

^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

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Rehabilitate Blue Line - Kimball Subway Waterproofing Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
Subway Waterproofing & Track - Funding will provide for critical waterproofing patchwork needed to continue rail service through the Blue Line O'Hare branch.. Due to funding restrictions CTA cannot move forward with original scope of work to mitigate water infiltration in the Dearborn subway.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $961,000 $0 $0 $961,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$6,824,710
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Work activities under this project are ongoing. The waterproofing and grout injection work is performed by CTA forces whenever single-track access is available.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Metra Remanufactured Locomotive Purchase Rolling Stock Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project involves the purchase of up to forty-two (42) remanufactured diesel locomotives. Thecontract has a base order of fifteen (15) locomotives with three (3) Options to order nine (9) additionallocomotives each. Metra ancipicates these locomotives to have increased horsepower, lower emissions,and greater fuel efficiency than the current fleet average.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$186,463,879
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
The bsae order of fifteen locomotives were delivered to Metra. Metra executed option #1 for additional (9) locomotives and work has begun on them. Of the new locomotives, four have been added to the rebuild schedule.

Last Updated 04.15.2024

+ Metra Replace Bridges - 18th to 55th - RID Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
Phase 1 and 2 design and construction are complete. The Phase 3 design task wasissued an NTP in August 2018. The Phase 3 design was completed in July 2019. ThePhase 3 construction contract and construction management contract were bothawarded in September 2020. Construction started with site work in March 2021and is ongoing. Current activities are related to obtaining permits. The estimatedproject completion date for construction is December 2021 to allow enough timefor phase 3 construction.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$120,282,161
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
Phase 1 and 2 design and construction are complete. The Phase 3 design task was issued an NTP in August 2018. The Phase 3 design was completed in July 2019. The Phase 3 construction contract and construction management contract were both awarded in September 2020. Construction started with site work in March 2021 and is ongoing. Current activities are related to obtaining permits. The project reached substantial completion in December 2021. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Replace Buses - Options to Purchase Up To 500 of 1,030 Rolling Stock Bus $38,878,238 $107,050,060 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
The scope of this project will provide for the engineering, purchase, and inspection of fully accessible, air conditioned Clean Diesel buses; including a spare parts inventory. Engineering includes: development of specifications, pre-bid engineering meetings, onsite inspections of prospective bidders and/or their vendors’ plants, inspection of buses during production and acceptance of vehicles after delivery. 5 Year funds will continue funding stream for the Option(s) to replace up to 500 additional buses. Option(s) to the Base (100) contract order consist of up to an additional 500 buses that will initiate multiple orders to replace the 1000 Series New Flyer buses that have been in service since FY 2006.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $15,942,638 $65,295,062 $81,237,700
State $0 $22,935,600 $2,876,760 $25,812,360
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $148,301,069 $38,878,238 $68,171,822 $255,351,129

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$406,393,560
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
There are 100 complete buses and 100 buses in service from the base order. Option 1 has 91 buses completed and 66 buses in service. Training is ongoing for the proper function and maintenance of the buses. Inspections are still ongoing. The delivery of the last 9 buses from option 1 are expected to be delivered in October 2023. Option #2 has nine buses delivered and are being prepped to be put in service.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Replace Non-Revenue 61st ST. Rail Shop Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
Construct a new non-revenue vehicle maintenance facility for maintenance and repair of non-revenueequipment. Facility will also include covered storage tracks for track maintenance equipment. Thepurpose of the new Non-Revenue Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility is to provide facilities formaintenance and repair of over 125 pieces of non-revenue equipment used for right-of-way maintenanceand other rail-mounted non-revenue vehicles.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$70,017,063
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
The 61st rail shop project continued to make headway. The building enclosure erected as well as roof installed. The contractor completed the bulk of scope for the project and requested substantial completion during this reporting period. The request is under review by CTA as of this reporting period.

Last Updated 04.15.2024

+ Metra Revenue Accounting System N/A Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
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.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$16,205,776
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
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.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Metra Right of Way Equipment Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $4,495,129 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project involves the purchase of various pieces of equipment to be utilized by Metra’s Engineering Department. Equipment purchased under this project will include end loaders, track backhoes, hi-rail equipment for track inspection, track tampers, track stabilizers, tie cranes, and other equipment.
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $4,495,129 $4,495,129
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $15,900,000 $0 $4,495,129 $20,395,129

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$27,694,765
On Budget
On Schedule

^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group

Current Status
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.

Last Updated 12.14.2023