Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects

The designer reached 100% design completion. The design was submitted and is under review by Metra.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Work activities under this project are ongoing. The waterproofing and grout injection work is performed by CTA forces whenever single-track access is available.

Metra will build a new crew facility at Fox Lake Station on the Milwaukee North District Line. The design for this location is 90% complete and the 100% design is expected in July 2023. The designs for the Western Ave and Elgin facilities are 25% complete. Design activities are ongoing.

The 61st rail shop project continued to make headway. The building enclosure erected as well as roof installed. The contractor completed the bulk of scope for the project and requested substantial completion during this reporting period. The request is under review by CTA as of this reporting period.

The City of Joliet and Pace entered into an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement for this project. The overall Joliet Gateway Terminal project is being managed by the City of Joliet. The City of Joliet prepared 100% design and bid the larger Intermodal Transportation Project, of which the Bus Turnaround Component is a part of. A construction contract was awarded, notice to proceed was issued in February, and construction began in March. Substantial completion and beneficial occupancy for the depot building was achieved in December 2021, after a walk?through inspection of depot building. The Scott Street pedestrian tunnel was completed in April 2022. Punch list items on building, passenger platforms and site landscaping were completed in June 2022.