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 Asset Category Sort descending Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding Status
+ Metra Harvey Transportation Center - Metra Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $23,770,000 $24,080,000 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
Metra is partnering with Pace to create the Harvey Transportation Center on the Metra Electric line. Metra will utilize funds for platform reconstruction and to construct other enhancements that will make the station ADA accessible, improve the commuter environment, and facilitate intermodal transfers between Pace and Metra.
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 $310,000 $310,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $23,770,000 $0 $23,770,000
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $2,000,000 $23,770,000 $310,000 $26,080,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$45,250,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
This project is in the design phase. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process has been completed. The design is progressing and is currently at 30% completion. Pace and Metra held an open house in January to get the community’s feedback on the design alternatives for the new Transportation Center. Community engagement is ongoing.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Metra 79th St., 87th St, 103rd St. Stations Metra Electric Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project funds the complete rehabilitation of the 79th Street, 87th Street and 103rd Street Stations in Chicago along with the Metra Electric (ME) Line. The project scope includes the repair or replacement of aging shelter enclosures, station lighting upgrades, and platform renovation work. Additional project elements may include but are not limited to, sidewalk repairs, upgraded bike facilities, landscape enhancements, bench repairs, and other related work as needed. The station will be made fully ADA accessible upon completion of the project.
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 $48,900,000 $0 $0 $48,900,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$61,150,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The designs for these stations were completed. The Notice to Proceed with construction has been issued in January 2023. The department of building permits have been approved for all 3 stations. The contractor continues to work on acquiring the deep excavation permits. 79th street construction continues at track and platform level. 103rd street construction also continues at track and street level.

Last Updated 04.15.2024

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

Project Details

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 ofstation 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 mayalso include wayfinding signage or other station identifiers.
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
$20,750,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^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 12.14.2023

+ Metra Bicycle Parking Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
Metra was awarded CMAQ grants for the purchase and installation of bicycle parking facilities at stations across the system. Specific locations are to be determined
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 $161,500 $0 $0 $161,500

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$85,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Metra reached the 100% design submittal which is currently under review. Once the review is completed, any final comments will be addressed and Metra will proceed to develop the Invitation for Bid documents.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA All Station Accessibility Program - California Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 Behind Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project with provide for the renovation and expansion of the California Station. It will include a new platform, new emergency exist stairs and two new elevators. The station will be 100% ADA accessible. In addition, state of good repair work will be performed as part of the station renovation.
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 $9,570,000 $0 $0 $9,570,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$36,000,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
The Notice to Proceed has been granted to the designer in February 2022. The 60% design is underway and is expected to be submitted to CTA at the end of May. The real estate survey has been completed to determine property acquisition needs for the placement of elevators.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA All Station Accessibility Program & Canopies at Montrose Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 Behind Schedule

Project Details

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.
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 $7,703,822 $0 $0 $7,703,822

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$23,317,875
On Budget
Behind Schedule

^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 12.14.2023

+ Metra Platform Improvements Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $5,820,000 $19,300,000 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project is part of Metra’s ongoing effort to bring commuter rail stations into compliance with therequirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The project will focus onplatform and platform access routes, as necessary.Wherever platform work is undertaken, the existing platforms will be rehabilitated in order to allowdeteriorated tactile surfaces to be replaced with new ADA-compliant “truncated dome” type surfaces.FY 2020 Federal funds and 2020 Illinois PAYGO funds will be used for construction of new platforms,ADA access improvements, ADA building improvements, and related work at sites to be determined.The West Hinsdale Station on the BNSF Line has been identified as a priority location for platformrehabilitation. However, this project may also include the Oak Lawn Station (SouthWest Service) andthe River Forest Station (Union Pacific West Line). Note that this is a preliminary list of stationsidentified for platform rehabilitation and other locations may be added.FY 2020 PAYGO and Federal funds will be used for construction. Future funding may be required.This project is necessary to bring Metra’s system into compliance with the 1990 ADA.
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 $5,820,000 $8,760,000 $14,580,000
State $0 $0 $4,720,000 $4,720,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $11,300,000 $5,820,000 $13,480,000 $30,600,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$6,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Platform work at Chicago-Ridge, Willow Springs, Mundelein, Jefferson Park, Barrington Station, Franklin Park, New Lenox, and West Hinsdale were completed. Work continued at 103rd Street station platform and is at 40% complete. Work also begun at the Oak Lawn station and is at 15% complete.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Metra Station Displays (TROI Net) Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $7,900,000 $13,948,200 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
The TROI-Net Station Displays Project is the design and rollout of the next generation of Metra's VIS Signs as they reach the end of their useful life and require replacement. Instead of one VIS Sign per station, TROI-Net Station Displays will be installed at more than one location at most stations. To meet accessibility requirements and like the current VIS Signs, TROI-Net Station Displays will provide the visual part of Metra's Audio/Visual announcements at stations. TROI-Net Station Displays will also provide live train tracking information, customer information messages, and emergency messages to Metra’s customers.
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 $2,000,000 $4,455,200 $6,455,200
State $0 $5,900,000 $0 $5,900,000
RTA $0 $0 $1,593,000 $1,593,000
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $7,899,917 $7,900,000 $6,048,200 $21,848,117

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$5,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Displays were ordered for stations and are waiting to be received. Once the displays are delivered, Metra forces will begin the installation.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Metra Substation Improvements - Matteson Substation Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project is for the replacement of the rectifiers at substations along the Metra Electric Line. The rectifiers are 35 years old and they have long exceeded their useful life. Replacement parts are not available. The Matteson Substation has been identified as a high priority location. Planned work at Matteson includes construction services to replace and add traction power equipment including a 15kv AC switchgear lineup and two?dry type copper?winding traction power transformers. Other locations identifed under this project include Jackson Substation and Homewood Substation.
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
$17,192,751
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The Final Design Review meeting for the Matteson Substation project took place in March 2023. Factory Acceptance Testing for the rectifiers and transformers has been completed and procurement of long lead time items such as transfer switches and switch gears is ongoing. Site construction work is scheduled to begin in May. The contractor poured the concrete foundation slab and equipment pads for the Matteson substation. The contractor also reworked temporary power for the project site, performed conduit work in the existing substation vault, and formed & poured equipment pads. The Jackson Substation project is in the design phase. The design for that project is 75% complete.

Last Updated 04.15.2024

+ Pace River Division Electrification/Expansion Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $75,999,933 $142,827,620 Behind Schedule

Project Details

Description
This project is for architectural and engineering services that will provide pre-design services, geotechnical engineering, land surveys, traffic studies, existing facilities testing and evaluation and feasibility studies. It will also include design and construction administration, inspections and project oversight. Pace intends to expand and improve its existing River Division bus garage onto newly acquired property south of the existing garage. It will be designed to accommodate storage, servicing,maintenance, and associated program areas for an additional 75 buses, 26 paratransit and 6 nonrevenue vehicles in addition to other improvements to modernize the existing facility. Once the A/E design is completed, construction will follow.
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 $75,999,933 $66,827,687 $142,827,620
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $75,999,933 $66,827,687 $142,827,620

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$36,110,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
Pace has entered into a contract for Architectural and Engineering services for pre-design and design services. The contractor completed the pre-design activities, and final pre-design report was submitted to Pace. The adjacent property acquisition has been completed. Pace is undertaking an electrification study that will inform the design changes needed to make this facility compatible with an electric bus fleet. The design activities are currently on hold pending the recommendations from this study. Pace will need to revise the initial 30% design to incorporate future electrification components before activities resume with the designer.

Last Updated 12.14.2023