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 Fundingsort descending Status
+ CTA Replace Non-Revenue 61st Rail Shop Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Construct a new non-revenue vehicle maintenance facility for maintenance and repair of non-revenue
equipment. Facility will also include covered storage tracks for track maintenance equipment. The
purpose of the new Non-Revenue Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility is to provide facilities for
maintenance and repair of over 125 pieces of non-revenue equipment used for right-of-way maintenance
and other rail-mounted non-revenue vehicles.

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^

$70,017,063

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Mar 2021

End Date

Nov 2023

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

Current Status

The 61st rail shop project had most site planning activities completed. The foundations were poured, and the building enclosure erected as well as roof installed. The contractor continues to make headway with procurement of equipment related to installation of utilities such as transformers for the electrical requirements of the facility and plumbing elements. The contractor is working on design work packages for the parking lot and landscaping for the facility.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Seegar Interlocking Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project will provide funds for the replacement of the Seeger Interlocking on Metra’s Union Pacific
Northwest line (MP 18.5). The layout of the control point only allows 30 mph crossover speeds for
commuter trains. The goal of this upgrade, in addition to updating the equipment, would be to increase
the train speeds to 40 mph, and upgrade the switch layouts to meet current railroad design
specification.
The existing signal system is approximately 50 years old and requires replacement due to age 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
$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^

$2,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Nov 2020

End Date

Dec 2022

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

Current Status

The status for this project is completed and final bills remain. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 07.10.2022
+ CTA Mid-Life Bus Overhaul 4300 Series Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Overhauls of the 4300 articulated buses to maintain vehicles, ensure reliability and enable to perform through full useful life

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
$9,615,472
$0
$0
$9,615,472

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$9,615,472

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jun 2022

End Date

Sep 2024

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

Current Status

Production meetings with the contractor begun during this reporting period and continue to happen. The setup for the first two pilot buses is ongoing and expected to be received in the next reporting period.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Systemwide Tactical Traction Power Upgrades (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Tactical Traction Power (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) -The purpose of this project is to implement traction power system improvements that will enable the CTA to continue to meet existing traction power needs, increase traction power capacity to meet future demand, and address state of good repair by repairing or replacing worn or obsolete equipment.

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
$10,864,902
$0
$0
$10,864,902

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$15,166,629

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jan 2020

End Date

Jul 2021

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

Current Status

The contractor made significant headway during this reporting period and was able to reach substantial completion in July of this year. The contractor was able to finish the final walkthrough inspection and completed all punchlist items and is in contract closeout. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 01.10.2022
+ CTA 2020 - Elevated Track and Structure Maintenance Systemwide Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Elevated Track and Structure Systemwide

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^

$38,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jan 2020

End Date

Mar 2022

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

Current Status

Track and structure work was completed, and final billing remains. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 07.10.2022
+ CTA 2022 - Facilities Maintenance - Systemwide Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

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.

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
$12,000,000
$0
$0
$12,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$12,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Dec 2021

End Date

Sep 2024

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

Current Status

Facilities improvements are ongoing. 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.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Fiber Optic MED Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

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.

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^

$2,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jan 2022

End Date

Dec 2023

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

Current Status

The designer continued to make headway and submitted the 90% design. Metra is reviewing the design and will provide comments. Once approved, the designer will continue to 100% design completion.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Union Pacific West Line Expansion Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project, a Public-Private Partnership between Metra and the Union Pacific Railroad, will construct
two new segments of third mainline track on the Union Pacific West Line. One of the segments will be
between the Vale Interlocking at milepost 10.0 in River Forest and the 25th Avenue Interlocking at
milepost 11.8 in Melrose Park. The other segment will be between the Kress Interlocking at milepost
32.1 in West Chicago and the Peck Interlocking at milepost 38.4 in Geneva.

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^

$127,477,280

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Mar 2016

End Date

Dec 2024

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

Current Status

Construction for the eastern section reached substantial completion in December 2020. Construction activities on the western section of this project are in progress. The general contractor is working on civil and structural elements. The contractor performed work related to the retaining wall near the Fox River Bridge installing tiebacks, backfilling, and verifying loads. Wall sheeting installation continued along the perimeter as well. Work also began on Randall Road, grading the right-of-way and removing materials as well as installing sheeting and temporary earth retention systems near the Route 31 bridge.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra 147th St. - Sibley Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project consists of the complete rehabilitation of the 147th St. (Sibley Blvd.) station facility in Harvey along with the Metra Electric (ME) Line in Harvey. The project scope includes renovation of the station entrance, heated warming shelters, a canopy over half of the platform. Additional project elements include, but may not be limited to, lighting, sidewalk, bike facilities, landscape enhancements, and other related work.

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
$9,400,000
$0
$0
$9,400,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$20,862,735

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Jan 2022

End Date

Dec 2023

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

Current Status

Construction activities are ongoing at the station. The contractor is working on preparations for the elevator installation by forming and placing rebars at the headhouse and elevator walls. Forming, rebar placing, and electrical conduit work is ongoing at the ground level station entrance walls. Contractor is also working on assembling and installing north and south platform and canopy structural steel. Procurement of major equipment such as transformers and platform panels has been completed.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA 2022 - Bus Maintenance Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Funding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses.

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
$56,000,000
$0
$0
$56,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$36,000,000

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Apr 2021

End Date

Mar 2024

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

Current Status

Bus maintenance activities for this project are on hold until the Bus Maintenance – 2021 project is fully expended. Major rehabilitation elements will include, but not limited to, body work, vehicle wiring, and brakes.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
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