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 Categorysort descending Mode 2023 Funding 2023-2027 Funding Status
+ Metra Program Management Contingencies and Administration Rail $38,550,000 $121,050,000 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project will fund the professional services of a consultant team to provide additional program management capacity made necessary by the extra funding from the state of Illinois. Funds programmed in 2022 will finance the second year of a five-year agreement with WSP Inc. for professional services under the Project Management Oversight (PMO) contract awarded by Metra’s Board in August 2020.

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
$38,550,000
$82,500,000
$121,050,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$25,000,000
$38,550,000
$82,500,000
$146,050,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$75,696,957

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

May 2021

End Date

Dec 2025

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

Current Status

The project management oversight contract was awarded to WSP. WSP and Metra staff are working through the process to support delivery of Metra’s Capital Program. Purchase Order Releases have been approved and work is in progress on various capital projects. Project Start-Up deliverables have been completed and approved as the quarter ending March 31, 2023.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Blue Line Traction Power - Barry, Damen and Canal Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0 Behind Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

Construct a tie house (at the intersection of Milwaukee/Canal/Lake Street) and two new substations (at
Barry/Kimball intersection and Damen/Milwaukee intersection) to support traction power needs on the
Blue Line. These assets will support increasing ridership demands as well as the power needed to
support 5000 and 7000 series rail cars. The location of the tie house and substations were determined
by the Blue Line Load Flow study, which identified areas that were likely to experience traction power
issues.

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
$2,200,191
$0
$0
$2,200,191

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$122,417,171

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

Behind Schedule

Start Date

Oct 2021

End Date

Jan 2025

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

Current Status

Construction is ongoing at Canal, Damen and Haymarket, with majority of construction forces working at Damen Substation on structural steel installation and electrical work. Substation equipment factory testing is ongoing. A change order to add the scope for the Kimball Subway Belmont crossover has been authorized. Work on the Belmont-Kimball crossover is ongoing during the weekends. There are project delays associated with underground obstructions discovered at the Damen location during micropile installations. A workaround has been developed and a new permitting application process is ongoing.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ Metra Substation Improvements - Matteson Substation Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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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.

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^

$17,192,751

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Jan 2022

End Date

Aug 2023

^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 Jackson Substation project is in the design phase. The design for that project is 75% complete.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ CTA Traction Power Upgrades - Kedvale, Edmunds & Sacramento Substations Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project will Provide for AC breaker replacement at Kedvale, Edmunds and Sacramento substations. This will also include the replacement of oil (non‐PCB) transformer and rectifiers along with roof and doors replacement at the Kedvale and Sacramento substations.

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^

$12,030,427

Budget Status

On Budget

Schedule Status

On Schedule

Start Date

Apr 2022

End Date

Jan 2023

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

Current Status

The contractor was able to install the transformers, rectifiers, as well as roof and door replacements since the last reporting period. The project reachedsubstantial completion in January 2023 and punchlist items were completed. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ 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
+ 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 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
+ 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 Consolidated Control Facility (CCF) - Generator & UPS Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0 On Schedule

PROJECT DETAILS

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Description:

This project funds construction services for the replacement of an existing diesel generator and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system. The new diesel generator will be powered by natural gas, thereby reducing operating costs and emissions. The system provides an important backup power supply.

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
$1,710,000
$0
$0
$1,710,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^

$1,263,000

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

Metra continued to make headway on the project. The generator is 60% complete and expected to be completed in the next reporting period.

Last Updated 06.22.2023
+ 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
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