PMO Capital Projects

Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects

Downloadable Capital and PMO Dataset

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 June 2023 Project Management Oversight report. 

 

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Agency Project Title Asset Category Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding Status
+ Metra Smart Gates Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $4,500,000 $15,250,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project involves upgrades to protected grade crossings to improve safety and reliability of grade crossing protections. Metra has approximately 300 active grade crossings with warning devices. This project will fund upgrades of circuitry at these grade crossings to the latest technology. Metra will install monitors to remotely check the condition of the grade crossing protection system. When a monitor detects an anomaly, the system will send notice to the back office and dispatch a signal maintainer to perform repairs.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive ✓

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$4,500,000
$10,750,000
$15,250,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,000,000
$4,500,000
$10,750,000
$18,250,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$9,219,036

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Apr 2020

End Date

Dec 2024

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

Current Status

Metra has executed a contract with a software vendor in January 2023. Currently, the 14 locations are being updated with remote monitoring. The software vendor is also working on the user interface. The construction at grade crossings is ongoing and will be completed at all locations this summer along with complete software installations and training.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra 16th St. Interlocker Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $3,090,000 $17,500,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

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.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$3,090,000
$2,500,000
$5,590,000
State
$0
$0
$11,910,000
$11,910,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,500,000
$3,090,000
$14,410,000
$21,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$12,774,052

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Dec 2022

End Date

Dec 2023

^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.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra CREATE EW-2 Bridge Lift Track & Structure Rail $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project involves lifting a bridge between 78th Street and 79th Street on Metra’s Rock Island Line. The bridge spans over three sets of railroad tracks owned by The Belt Railway of Chicago and Norfolk Southern in Chicago at milepost 8.7. This project is a necessary component of the new Auburn Park station project.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment ✓
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$3,000,000
$0
$3,000,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$0
$4,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$8,404,189

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Jun 2021

End Date

Dec 2025

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

Current Status

The design for the project has been completed. Metra advertised the construction procurement and received only one bid. The proposed cost exceeded the allocated construction budget for the project. Metra made a decision to re-design the project to reduce the risk off of the potential contractor and attract more bids. A change order has been issued to the designer and the re-design is 90% complete.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Peterson Ridge New Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $2,500,000 $2,500,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

The new station in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago will be built to modern standards and feature a platform-length canopy and a heated headhouse. Four ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps and six staircases will provide numerous access points that are accessible to all. A landscaped plaza with benches and bicycle parking will be installed at the station entrance. A passenger drop-off drive aisle, five accessible parking stalls, and 50 parking stalls will be constructed.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity ✓
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$2,500,000
$0
$2,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$200,000
$2,500,000
$0
$2,700,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$22,829,765

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jul 2021

End Date

Dec 2023

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

Current Status

Design for the new station was completed. The contracts for construction management and construction contractor were procured and awarded in June and July 2021, respectively. Notice to Proceeds were issued in June 2021 for the Construction Manager and August 2021 for the Construction Contractor. Construction is in progress and continues with the construction contractor working on platform level mechanical and electrical work, as well as structural work as Union Pacific continues to perform flagging activities for the station construction. The contractor will begin shortly with repairing and reinforcing the overpass next to the station. This includes rehabilitating and/or replacing elements of the Ridge Avenue bridge related to structural and concrete wall elements.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Tactical Traction Power (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $2,125,768 $2,125,768 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

State of Good Repair projects and replacing obsolete equipment on CTA rail signal system

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment ✓
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$2,125,768
$0
$2,125,768
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$2,125,768
$0
$2,125,768

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$10,293,685

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Apr 2022

End Date

Dec 2023

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

Current Status

Permits for the project were received in the last reporting period. Currently, the General Contractor is submitting process plans for start of construction and mobilization on site. Delivery of onsite storage containers is ongoing. CTA is working with the contractor to start the first phase of the project, which is the electrical shop equipment relocation.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Auburn Park New Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $2,000,000 $4,200,000 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

The new station in the Auburn Park neighborhood of Chicago will feature a platform-length canopy and heated headhouse with two elevators. The station will include a center boarding platform with a staircase down to street level entrance tunnel, a landscaped plaza with benches, canopy, bicycle parking, and a vendor space Metra will lease. A parking lot will include 79 parking stalls, 5 ADA parking spaces, and a passenger drop-off lane. The new station will be fully ADA accessible.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive ✓

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$2,000,000
$2,200,000
$4,200,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,300,000
$2,000,000
$2,200,000
$8,500,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$37,300,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Dec 2021

End Date

Oct 2024

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

Current Status

The new station will increase transit accessibility for the surrounding neighborhood. Benefits of this new station will reduce congestion on the Dan Ryan Expressway. The contractor is working on submittals. This project has encountered delays with the permits. The contractor is working on resolving issues related to permitting.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Car and Locomotive Cameras Rolling Stock Rail $2,000,000 $8,000,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project involves the purchase of a digital video recording (DVR) system. The system will replace the 12-year old, obsolete system currently running on Metra’s rolling stock. The new system will allow for video recording of railroad signal aspects and incidents and includes inward-facing cameras and outward-facing, dual-lens cameras.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements ✓
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$2,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$6,000,000
$10,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$17,970,921

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Nov 2018

End Date

Dec 2024

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

Current Status

The new technology allows recording at a faster frame rate and higher resolution, allowing slowing down the recording to less than real time rates without distortion, blurring, or loss of resolution. Currently, the DVR system is being installed by Metra Forces. All prototype installations were completed with them running with no issues. The full-scale installation began, and kits started delivery in October. In total, 47 cars were completed, and the project is on-going and continuing installation activities.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Elmhurst Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $2,000,000 $2,000,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project will fund Metra’s portion of a larger station renovation/expansion in Elmhurst. It will leverage CMAQ funds obtained by the Village of Elmhurst to construct a larger station to accommodate the growing ridership.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity ✓
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network
Stay Competitive ✓

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$2,000,000
$0
$2,000,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
$3,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$1,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jun 2022

End Date

Mar 2025

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

Current Status

Preliminary engineering and NEPA process were completed. The Village of Elmhurst is leading the design with their consultant and proceeding to the 60% design submittal.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Shelters Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $2,000,000 $4,200,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project will fund the installation of shelters at stations across the system, which will provide on-demand heat. Specific locations are to be determined, based on existing conditions and demand. Shelters will be pre-fabricated structures and may include on-demand heating elements.

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity ✓
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$0
$2,200,000
$2,200,000
State
$0
$2,000,000
$0
$2,000,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,200,000
$6,700,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$3,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Oct 2020

End Date

Dec 2024

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

Current Status

Aluminum shelters continue to be installed throughout the system including planned shelters at Morton Grove, Western Ave., 67th St., and 83rd St. stations. The Woodstock station design is at 90% design and proceeding to 100% final design. Design for new station shelters are at 30% design.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Pace Fixed Route Electric Buses Rolling Stock Bus $1,920,000 $61,720,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Replace 52 diesel buses with electric buses including any associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections).

Core Requirement(s)
Maintain and Improve Safety and Reliability ✓
Achieve Full Accessibility ✓
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Improve Equity
Strategic Goal
Deliver Value on Investment
Build on the Strengths of Our Network ✓
Stay Competitive

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* 2023 Funding 2024-2027 Funding Total
Federal
$0
$1,920,000
$59,800,000
$61,720,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$20,550,058
$1,920,000
$59,800,000
$82,270,058

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$26,301,403

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Dec 2022

End Date

May 2025

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

Current Status

The contract was executed, and the vendor provided Pace with an updated production schedule due to previous supply chain issues and long lead time items. Deliveries of the buses were delayed and now expected to begin in Q1-2024. Pace is also in the process of increasing the order by two additional buses, bring the total to 22 electric buses.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
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