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
+ Pace Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Electrical, Signal & Communications Bus $1,913,378 $7,913,378 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Transit Signal Priority Integration - TSP implementation along priority corridors as part of the Regional Transit Signal Priority Implementation Program. Pace plans to deploy TSP along nine additional corridors at approximately 300 signalized intersections. The corridors include: 159th Street, Sibley Boulevard/147th Street, Roosevelt Road, Cicero Avenue, 95th Street, Grand Avenue (Lake County), Cermak Road, I-90 Transit Corridor Access Intersections and Halsted Street. This form represents the portion of the project funded with PAYGO in 2024.

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
$1,680,000
$6,000,000
$7,680,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$233,378
$0
$233,378
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,400,693
$1,913,378
$6,000,000
$10,314,071

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$10,293,685

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Dec 2019

End Date

Dec 2023

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

Current Status

The vendor received the permit to implement TSP system along 58 signalized intersections of Dempster Street from IDOT. Systems integration testing were completed at 47 of the 58 signalized Dempster intersections was completed and railroad crossings field tests/data analysis completed at various locations along Dempster. TSP installation along Dempster St. in Evanston is in process and will continue thru Q2-2023. The vendor completed construction and systems implementation along Grand Ave. in a previous but this quarter acquired IDOT District 1 approval and permitting for EOS deployment along Grand and other corridors. Deployment and initial testing of TSP along Roosevelt Rd. was completed and the vendor is currently demonstrating the information to IDOT Dist. 1. TSP deployment along 147th St. was completed and Pace acquired permits for 95th St. with construction continuing through 2023. Permit acquisition activities continues for Rand, Cermak, and 159th.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Pace Purchase 15-passenger Paratransit Vehicles Rolling Stock Bus $1,801,859 $19,228,863 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Paratransit Vehicles - Pace plans to purchase 298 replacement vehicles (22'-25' cutaway) including associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections) for paratransit services.

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
$1,801,859
$17,427,004
$19,228,863
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,567,180
$1,801,859
$17,427,004
$24,796,043

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$69,991,388

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Nov 2015

End Date

Nov 2025

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

Current Status

These buses will service DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will and Cook counties. Pace awarded a new contract in November 2020. The first order was for a quantity of 210 paratransit buses. Chassis availability has delayed production. As of May, Pace has received the 118 vehicles and 24 more are in the final stages of production and aiming to deliver all buses by end of 2023. The second order of paratransit buses are expected to be executed in Q4-2023.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra GPS Train Tracking Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $1,500,000 $1,500,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project involves the replacement of the current GPS, which has exceeded its useful life. Metra will replace the GPS, on-board announcement system and signs on the entire fleet. Metra will also install automatic passenger counters and event recorders. The new system will maintain the necessary current functions, while potentially adding video surveillance, customer information displays and an information system. This project will enable Metra to track trains, count passengers and provide information with one 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
$1,500,000
$0
$1,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$6,692,784
$1,500,000
$0
$8,192,784

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$35,742,146

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 project design is 100% complete. The First Article of Inspection and training were completed. All installation work on the MED and RID yards were completed. Station control unit for station announcements installations were completed. Field testing is ongoing. Production installation phase is ongoing for all districts with cab car installation at 78% completion; trailer car installation is at 1% completion.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA All Station Accessibility Program & Canopies at Montrose Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $1,385,947 $1,385,947 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This job order will provide for the design/construction of two new elevators at the Montrose Blue Line Station. Further this project will fund replacement of canopies at Montrose station.

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
$1,385,947
$0
$1,385,947
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$6,317,875
$1,385,947
$0
$7,703,822

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$23,317,875

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Apr 2045

End Date

Nov -0001

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

Current Status

The Notice to Proceed for the design has been issued in May 2023. The kickoff meeting was held and the design validation is in progress.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Pace 2021/2022 - Professional Project Management and Oversight Consulting Services Miscellaneous Bus $1,200,000 $1,200,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Project Management for Priority Capital Projects - Consulting services to assist Pace in the successful delivery of priority capital projects funded by Rebuild Illinois.

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
$1,200,000
$0
$1,200,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$1,200,000
$0
$1,200,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$1,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jul 2021

End Date

Mar 2023

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

Current Status

The contractor, STV, completed all the work under contract for PMO services Task Order #5, which included e-Builder administration, augmentation of Pace staff, and other consulting services. Final invoices remain and this will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Central Warehousing Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $1,000,000 $3,250,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Metra acquired an existing warehouse facility to develop a centralized warehouse for materials that support the activities of the commuter railroad system. The central warehouse will combine 4 existing buildings that are overcrowded and create efficiencies by allowing Metra to buy in bigger quantities and lower freight delivery costs. Renovations will continue as part of a multi-year, phase-funded 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
$1,000,000
$2,250,000
$3,250,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,700,000
$1,000,000
$2,250,000
$7,950,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$18,700,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jan 2021

End Date

Dec 2024

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

Current Status

The property acquisition, environmental site assessment and interior demolition were previously completed. Roof rehabilitation work has been ongoing and is scheduled to be completed at the end of May. Interior build out work, lighting and fencing will be completed by Metra forces after the roof work is finished.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Rehabilitate Blue Line - Kimball Subway Waterproofing Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $961,000 $961,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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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.

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
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$961,000
$0
$961,000
Total
$0
$961,000
$0
$961,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$6,824,710

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Aug 2021

End Date

Dec 2023

^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 06.22.2023
+ Metra Ties & Ballast UPR Track & Structure Rail $700,000 $3,575,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Metra’s Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line will undergo significant rehabilitation in 2022. Union Pacific Railroad’s crews will replace ties, clean or replace ballast, and replace switch components on the northern extents of the UP-N Line. This project improves the riding quality of the trains and reduces the incidence of slow orders, which can impact the ability to maintain on-time performance. Metra provides funds to improve the track along the UP-N Line and other lines and yard facilities owned by the Union Pacific Railroad.

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
$700,000
$2,875,000
$3,575,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$6,200,000
$700,000
$2,875,000
$9,775,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$11,473,534

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jun 2022

End Date

Dec 2023

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

Current Status

Metra coordinated efforts with UP Forces for starting work on the Kenosha Sub track 1 & 2 related to replacing and cleaning ties, replacement of ballast, as well as switch components from Mile Post (MP) 8.5 to MP 52.1. A stop work order was issued since the last reporting period for winter shutdown, however it was removed at the beginning of Spring and work continues.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Cybersecurity Systems Miscellaneous Rail $500,000 $1,500,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

The goal of this project is to enhance Metra's cybersecurity and implement Metra’s cybersecurity
strategy. The objectives of this strategy are to implement vulnerability risk management, institute patch
automation, establish security operations sharing, and counter emerging threats through detection and
response.
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 and

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
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$3,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Feb 2021

End Date

Dec 2023

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

Current Status

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.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra 111th St. Station / Pullman Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project will fund the rehabilitation of the 111th Street / Pullman Station on the Metra Electric District Line in Chicago. The project elements may include the replacement and/or rehabilitation of
station platforms, new lighting, gatehouse/head house rehabilitation, replacement of leaking roofs, installation of new warming shelters, new platform amenities, and other related work. The project may
also include wayfinding signage or other station identifiers.

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
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$20,750,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

May 2020

End Date

Dec 2025

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

Current Status

The design for this station is 40% complete. The design is currently on hold until the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process is complete. Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is required as part of the NEPA process since the station is located in a historic district.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
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