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 | 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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PMO:
^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 |
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+ | Pace | 2022 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Bus | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Bus Stop Shelters - Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Activities continued related to the real time signs installed at various transit centers along the Pulse Milwaukee Line with various details on the specifics of screen size. Concurrently, real time bus information signage and electrical connections continued for various project elements. Permitting, installation, and invoicing continued as well.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Metra | Fiber Optic MED | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project consists of the replacement of the coaxial cable and copper cable used to conduct voice and signal data on the Metra Electric District’s Main Line. The fiber optic cable will connect to the recent installation on the South Chicago Branch and Blue Island Branch and extend to the downtown terminal. Existing cable will be replaced with fiber optic cable. New cable will be hung on the catenary structures in a manner similar to the existing cable.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The designer reached 100% design completion. The design was submitted and is under review by Metra.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Pace | Transit Signal Priority (TSP) | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Bus | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
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. Years 2021-2023 of TSP related projects are funded with ICE funds as shown in Exhibit I.
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^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 w
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Pace | Fixed Route Electric Buses | Rolling Stock | Bus | $0 | $78,009,128 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Replace 52 diesel buses with electric buses including any associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections).
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^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 executed a change order to purchase an additional two buses, bringing the total to 22 electric buses. Delivery of charging equipment began this quarter.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | CTA | 2020 - Facilities Maintenance - Systemwide | Support Facilities & Equipment | System | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Funding will be targeted at preventive maintenance projects at various CTA facilities systemwide. These projects will improve CTA's capacity to maintain stations and improve customer comfort and safety. CTA's Facilities department will identify stations for this targeted preventive maintenance work, driven by regular field audits performed by maintenance staff. Projects currently anticipated for this funding source may include leak remediation and grouting in stations; rehabilitation of CTA elevators and escalators (ADA); ceiling, roof or canopy repair / patching; lighting upgrades; painting and signage, among other items. This work will be performed by CTA maintenance forces with material procured as part of this project. Work will be conducted throughout the system and is considered routine preventive maintenance.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Facilities improvements is part of an ongoing program. The preventive maintenance reduces the occurrences of defects which occur as a result of water/snow, human error, leaks, asset wear and tear, and bearing failures. This particular part of the program is completed. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Metra | GPS Train Tracking | Rolling Stock | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
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.
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^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 was completed this reporting period. Trailer car installation is at 2% completion.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | CTA | Forest Park: Phase 1 - Trackwork Halsted to IMD | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | Ahead of Schedul | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The CTA's Forest Park Blue Line Upgrades Project is the first of four phases of the Forest Park Branch. This project will provide for new trackwork from Halsted to Illinois Medical District (IMD), an accessible station at Racine, advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. This work will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency on the Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The contractor submitted a request for substantial completion for the date of 12/8/23. CTA has performed a walkthrough and generated a punchlist. Contractor continues with punchlist work. Fence enclosure, barrier wall, and downspouts were completed. Fiber optic splicing and testing is ongoing.
Last Updated 04.15.2024 |
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+ | Pace | Construct Salt Shed | Support Facilities & Equipment | Bus | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Pace is in need of a stand-alone storage solution and will construct a shed to store and secure up to 10tons of bulk rock salt that is used during the winter season. The construction of the shed will be within thefootprint of Pace's parcel. This shed will allow for accessible use with Pace's skidsteer to load rock saltonto the pickup trucks and distribute it on approximately more than 15,000 square yards of grounds(parking lots and driveways), in addition to sidewalks, in a safe and more efficient manner. CurrentlyPace purchases 50-pound bags of salt that have to be loaded manually which has become very unsafein term of personal injury risk and is very time consuming as it has to be loaded multiple times per day.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
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.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | CTA | Rehabilitate Blue Line - Kimball Subway Waterproofing | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
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.
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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 |