Regional Capital Program

Capital programming is a core function of the RTA. RTA and the Service Boards have worked to articulate as well as advance a capital strategy for transit projects in the Chicagoland region.

Priority Projects have been identified by the Service Boards. These priority projects are updated on an annual basis. This page shows details about the funding for each priority project.

The 2024-2028 5-Year Regional Capital Program includes over 250 projects that are advancing many of these Priority Projects. The capital projects are shown in the table below, organized by Priority Project and can also be seen in a mapped form on the RTA Capital Projects Dashboard. Each project listing shows the amount of funding programmed in the 2024-2028 Regional Capital Program. Beginning with the 2024-2028 Capital Program, projects are evaluated based on 15 measures which were identified in the new Regional Transit Strategic Plan, Transit is the Answer. All projects in the 2024-2028 program show the detailed evaluations in this site.

The metrics include evaluations of Equity and Accessibility which are used in the performance-based allocation process. The region has committed to dedicating 20% of programmed funds to projects that fulfill the regional goals of improving equity and accessibility for 2025 and beyond as a part of the new performance-based capital allocation process

The Service Boards have met and exceeded the 20% goal for the 2025-2028 budget years.

Detailed analysis of the capital evaluation metrics is included in the Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program

Read more about RTA’s capital programming activities here.

Project Management Oversite (PMO) data is provided for projects that are being actively monitored by the PMO group. Data included current activities, start and end date and budget and schedule status. The following page has a full list of active PMO projects.

Agency Priority Project Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding 10 Year Funding Needed 10 Year Unfunded Need
+ CTA Non-Revenue Vehicle Replacement Program System $5,525,000 $10,750,000 $70,740,422 $59,990,422

Replacement of vehicles needed for maintenance and operations support

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Equipment and Non-Revenue Vehicles Program Support Facilities & Equipment System $2,000,000 $6,000,000

Project Details

Description
CTA plans to invest funds annually to fund the phased replacement of aged equipment and vehicles used by CTA maintenance groups that include Bus, Rail, Power & Way, and Facilities.
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 $4,000,000 $6,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,269,359 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $7,269,359

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Non-Revenue Utility Vehicle Replacement Support Facilities & Equipment System $1,225,000 $2,450,000

Project Details

Description
Heavy-Duty Vehicles to support routine infrastructure maintenance, emergency repairs, and recovery operations.
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 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $2,450,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $2,450,000 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $4,900,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Non-Revenue Vehicles - Diesel Locomotives Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Equipment and Non-Revenue Vehicles (Diesel Locomotives): Funding will provide for the replacement of CTA's diesel locomotive snow fighters. The self-propelled locomotives with special attachments to remove snow and ice during severe winter weather conditions are able to operate and clear system track, so that CTA can safely power up the system to restore/provide service. When traction power is down, this equipment will also be used to move rolling stock to secure locations.
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 $3,333,095 $0 $0 $3,333,095

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$22,731,013
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
The project is in full production mode and the contractor is working with CTA to resolve issues with various components and systems on the snowfighter vehicles. testing continues and CTA continues to work with the vendor to address final configuration and modifications on the first vehicle before final acceptance. All changes will be pushed to locomotives two through four. Delivery of the second vehicle will take place after acceptance of vehicle #1 and will continue commissioning and delivering of the vehicles.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ Security Police Sedans Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $2,300,000 $2,300,000

Project Details

Description
Replace 32 overaged transit security police sedans.
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 $2,300,000 $0 $2,300,000
Total $0 $2,300,000 $0 $2,300,000

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ CTA Blue Line Forest Park Modernization - Phase 1 Rail $5,183,998 $5,183,998 $131,245,158 $126,061,160

Track improvements to address the most immediate critical track needs on the Forest Park Branch to enable its continued operation

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Forest Park: Phase 1 - Racine Station and Morgan Substation & Hermitage Traction Power Improvements Track & Structure Rail $4,446,231 $4,446,231 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
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 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.
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 $4,446,231 $0 $4,446,231
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $67,471,237 $4,446,231 $0 $71,917,468

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$87,512,392
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The contractor completed the heavy mobilization at the project site. The construction activities are ongoing. The contractor continues to work for necessary permits related to drilling and directional bores for the project. A weekend-single track linecut is scheduled for end of September with backup in the first weekend of October. Work in the linecut will include working on Morgan substation and Racine Stationhouse at bridge level, complete forming the deck for the platform extension, detailing the bridge, rebar replacement, pouring the bridge deck concrete for the station house, and miscellaneous steel work.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ Forest Park: Phase 1 - Advance Utility Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
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 IMD, an accessible station at Racine,advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. Thiswork will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency onthe Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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
$3,396,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The contractors for all four surveys completed their work during this reporting period and two are in final comments. Invoicing continues and all four contracts are considered to be in financial closeout. This will be the last update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Forest Park: Phase 1 - Trackwork Halsted to IMD Track & Structure Rail $737,767 $737,767 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
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.
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 $737,767 $0 $737,767
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $43,497,351 $737,767 $0 $44,235,118

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$147,765,006
On Budget
Ahead of Schedul

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

Current Status
The major trackwork and signal work has been completed, with almost three miles of track, between the LaSalle and Illinois Medical District stations rebuild. The contractor is in the final stages of providing submittals and warranties. This project was completed early and is in the close out phase. This will be the final update for this project.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ CTA Systemwide Station Program System $5,000,000 $42,568,629 $118,178,681 $75,610,052

Station upgrades, modernization and accessibility improvements

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ 43rd Street Station Green Line - Improvements Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Project will revise an exit only stair to reduce the street level footprint and make other aesthetic and state-of-good repair upgrades to coordinate with an upcoming new adjacent development.Creates a Green Line TOD project at 43rd Station in Southeast side of the City and provides for an enhanced environment to sustain the redevelopment occurring within the neighborhood.
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 $12,000,000 $0 $0 $12,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Central Station (Purple Line) - Stair Replacement Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Replace Central Station stairway, in Evanston, which include risers, treads, stair stringers, handrails, guardrails, canopies and enclosures.
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 $2,414,066 $0 $0 $2,414,066

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Clark and Lake Stair Replacement Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Replace stairs at mezzanine level at Blue Line Clark and Lake 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 $650,000 $0 $0 $650,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Cottage Grove Station Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
CTA has partnered with the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to revitalize the southeastcorner of 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue with a new multi-use office/retail space, which willcontain a new Cottage Grove station house. Overall the general design concept relocates the CottageGrove station house within POAH's new Woodlawn Crossing mixed-use development at the southeastcorner of 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, while the existing platforms and other related railinfrastructure will remain in their current locations. The POAH design concept also adds a newpedestrian bridge and canopy to connect the existing platforms to POAH's Woodlawn Crossing building.The project will dramatically decrease the footprint of the CTA's Cottage Grove station over theintersection of 63rd Street and Cottage Grove, which will provide more natural light at street-level anddirectly respond to community feedback. The project features a number of station enhancements thatwill improve customer experience, including attractive new sculptural canopies, contemporary stationfinishes, a new elevator, and brighter lighting inside the station and on the platform. This funding willprovide for the demolition of the existing station house and canopy, new stationhouse including finisheswithin a new multi-use office/retail space conforming to CTA standards and criteria, platform extensions,new stairs from platform to grade, a new platform canopy, new friction buffer stops and associated trackwork, structural steel girder and stringer repairs, new lighting, new signage, and new train operator'sfacility.
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
$61,469,049
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
A design contract has been awarded in January 2021 and CTA has issued a Notice to Proceed. The 60% design has been completed. Negotiations with POAH and City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (CDPD) on final design for building where station entrance will be located are ongoing. POAH procured their own designer to support this project. Design is currently on hold until an agreement is reached with POAH and CDPD. CTA internal forces are working on the structural and track component of the project. Activities related to track and structure improvements as well as the relocation of the track crossover and signal house are ongoing. The fabrication of components for the structural and track work is in progress.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ Irving Park Station - Escalator and Canopy Replacement Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Platform canopies and escalators will be replaced at Irving Park station on the O'Hare Blue Line. This project will address safety and state of good repair needs by replacing the worn and damaged platformcanopies at this station. Platform canopies that are in a state of disrepair allow water infiltration, which can cause damage to additional building materials and equipment and pose a safety risk to bothcustomers and employees. The scope of work for the station canopies includes the demolition and replacement of deteriorated canopy corrugated metal roofs, and repair and modification of the supportingsteel structure. Furthermore, escalators will be replaced at Irving Park 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 $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$14,782,125
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
The construction work has been completed. The escalators have been installed and the canopy work has reached substantial completion. Activities on final punch list items are ongoing. The project is in the close out phase.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Loyola Station Red Line - Stair and Elevator Replacement Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Project will reconstruct or replace the existing cast-in-place concrete stairs that go from the main stationhouse to the elevated platform. Additionally, the traction elevator will be fully replaced with all new components including cab, platform, cables, motor, and controller.
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 $4,000,000 $0 $0 $4,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Park & Ride Improvements Stations & Passenger Facilities System $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Capital maintenance work is necessary to improve or maintain parking lots at a SOGR. Renewal work for priority locations includes concrete structure restoration, surface paving, curb and sidewalk, drainage systems, and installation of parking machines.
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 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $1,500,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Public Address Communication Modernization & Upgrade Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $14,000,000

Project Details

Description
Project will provide for the comprehensive overhaul of CTA's Public Address System to upgrade the Authority's PA system from antiquated and obsolete technology to modern digital technology with disaster recovery/business continuity solutions, increased capacity, and compliance with NFPA 130. The PA system upgrade will include the upgrade/replacement of the master head-end system at the Control Center and Backup Control Center, and remote systems at each rail station, with ancillary physical infrastructure.
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 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
State $0 $0 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Quincy Loop Station Upgrade Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
The purpose of this project is make improvements to the historic Quincy Loop station, including the addition of two elevators to make this station accessible. In addition, this project will repair, repaint and refinish interior elements throughout the stationhouse, and will also paint the exterior of the stationhouse. Lighting will be upgraded and the canopy roof will be repaired where necessary.
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 $731,332 $0 $0 $731,332

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Rail Station Communications Infrastructure Modernization Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $10,000,000

Project Details

Description
Project will provide for the comprehensive rehabilitation, overhaul, and expansion of communications infrastructure at all CTA rail stations to support new and modern technologies for customer facing as well as life safety functions. The rail station communications infrastructure upgrade will include the upgrade/rehabilitaion/expansion of communications infrasturcture at each rail station, including but not limted to conduit, cabling, power sources, networking, HVAC, grounding, and other ancillary physical infrastructure.
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 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Refresh and Renew Program Expansion Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $3,000,000 $9,000,000

Project Details

Description
Provides a heavy investment in refreshing stations and facilities every five years to promote safety, security and longevity to all CTA facilities including, but not limited to Rail Stations and Platforms, Bus Garages and Rail Shops across the system.
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 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $9,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $6,000,000 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $15,000,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Rehabilitate Blue Line Stations - Grand, Chicago and Division Stations Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Rehab of Grand, Chicago and Division Stations on the Blue Line O'hare branch.
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 $2,336,026 $0 $0 $2,336,026

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Rehabilitate Rail Stations - Systemwide Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Rehabilitate Rail Stations Systemwide - Rail Stations Program would provide an annual appropriation for much-needed rehabilitation and modernization work at existing CTA rail stations. In addition, Infrastructure’s Rail Stations Program funds could be re-appropriated to support other critical needs at rail stations as they arise and implementation of systemwide projects can be scaled dependent on funding and locations.
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 $5,925,000 $0 $0 $5,925,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Rehabilitate Rail Stations -95th Terminal Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This new job order will support the final change order for the construction firm, including the removal of several underground storage tanks near the terminal.
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 $625,384 $0 $0 $625,384

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Security Camera Modernization and Upgrade Stations & Passenger Facilities System $2,000,000 $9,568,629

Project Details

Description
Project will provide for the comprehensive overhaul of CTA's CCTV Security Camera Video System to upgrade the Authority's camera and video management system and communications transport system from antiquated and obsolete technology to modern high-speed technology with disaster recovery/business continuity solutions, increased capacity, and inter-operability with City of Chicago OEMC. The video system upgrade will include the upgrade of the master CCTV head-end system at the Control Center and Headquarters, and life safety CCTV systems upgrades at each rail station, transit facility, and critical infrastructure, with ancillary physical infrastructure.
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 $7,568,629 $9,568,629
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $7,568,629 $11,568,629

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Station Security Enhancements Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Station Security Enhancements Systemwide (Safe and Secure) Initiative invests $15 million to provide for enhancements to be made to stations that include lighting, repairs, and other improvements. This multiple year effort is expected to touch over 100 stations throughout the system
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 $3,000,000 $0 $0 $3,000,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Systemwide Security Cameras Improvements (Safe & Secure) Stations & Passenger Facilities System $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Systemwide Security Cameras Improvements (Safe & Secure): Systemwide Security Cameras Safe and Secure investment of $18.0 M will add 1,000 new cameras and upgrade more than 3,800 older-model cameras throughout the system, including adding additional camera coverage to CTA-owned bus turnarounds and add monitors at all 146 CTA kiosks.$5M Modernize cameras$1M Install monitors at all kiosks$4M Install cameras at all CTA owned bus turnarounds$8M Maintain cameras in state of the art condition
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 $4,707,200 $0 $0 $4,707,200

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Western Station Brown Line - Reconstruction Stations & Passenger Facilities Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Rehabilitation required at this station that was not part of the Brown Line Reconstruction project and has older elevators that are part of the ASAP program on replacing existing elevators.
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 $30,162,349 $0 $0 $30,162,349

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$30,026,352
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
CTA has reviewed the Design-Build Contractors pricing and technical proposals for the 60% design and 100% design for the Advance Work packages. The contractor will be expected to receive all permits necessary for the advance work by end of Q2-2024 and begin construction elements for the advance work when all permits are received.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ CTA Maintenance Facilities Rehabilitation System $3,030,281 $12,121,124 $200,000,000 $187,878,876

Perform facilities maintenance activities to keep the fleet in a state of good repair.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ 2020 - Facilities Maintenance - Systemwide Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

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. 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.
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
$12,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

^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

+ 2021 - Facilities Maintenance - Systemwide Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

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. 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.
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
$20,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
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. Facilities improvements were completed during this reporting period. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2022 - Facilities Maintenance - Systemwide Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

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

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$12,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
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. Facilities improvements were completed this reporting period and final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2023 - Facilities Maintenance - Systemwide Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Maintenance Facilities Rehabilitation: 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.
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 $12,000,000 $0 $0 $12,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$12,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
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. Facilities improvements continued in this reporting period and maintenance work continues.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 2024 Facilities Maintenance - Systemwide Support Facilities & Equipment System $3,030,281 $12,121,124

Project Details

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. 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.
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 $3,030,281 $9,090,843 $12,121,124
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $3,030,281 $9,090,843 $12,121,124

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Facilities Critical Needs- Substation Roof Repairs - Phase II Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Program would address the most immediate critical needs at CTA facilities systemwide to enable theirsafe and reliable operation. The goal would be to have an annual appropriation in the CIP that wouldbe solely dedicated toward addressing this Program. Transit service safety and reliability is affected byout-of-date rail, bus, and maintenance facilities.The project will complete roof replacements at five CTA substations: Calvary, Lotus, Des Plaines,Ashland, and O’Hare. The project will also complete exterior façade repair at the O’Hare Substation,including wall panel and louver replacement, masonry wall and expansion joint repairs, painting, doors,and new surface mounted exterior light fixtures. Design will be completed in-house by CTAengineering staff.
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 $3,628,767 $0 $0 $3,628,767

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$4,389,335
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Construction has been completed. The roof replacements at seven substations have been completed as well as repairs to the building envelope at O’Hare substation. This project is currently in the close out phase. This is the last report on this project.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ Skokie Shops - Electronic & Hydraulic Repair Room Expansions Support Facilities & Equipment Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
This project will provide for the expansion of four areas that are currently situated in the West Building of Skokie Shops to support the 5000 and 7000-series railcars maintenance cycles. All areas will be upgraded to new “clean” rooms that require the space to be enclosed, well lit, properly grounded, and air conditioned.
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
$10,293,685
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The General Contractor continued construction activities during this reporting period. The hydraulic break room had the CMU wall completed where the new concrete slab was poured, demolition and relocation of existing equipment, and installation of new windows, doors, and frame. Similarly, the concrete pour for the new mezzanine was completed. The contractor will continue construction activities and then move to the diagnostic center.

Last Updated

+ CTA Systemwide Track Renewal Rail $2,935,108 $2,935,108 $396,611,635 $393,676,527

Track improvements to address the most immediate critical track needs throughout the CTA rail system

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Congress Blue Line - P1 Track Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
The project includes various priority trackwork on the Blue Line Congress branch.
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 $2,500,000 $0 $0 $2,500,000

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Congress Line (Fast Tracks) Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project will replace rails, bars, plates, and address causes of water infiltration in Dearborn Subway between LaSalle and south portal.
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 $7,024,058 $0 $0 $7,024,058

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ DC Breaker Replacement Track & Structure Rail $1,934,204 $1,934,204

Project Details

Description
The CTA has identified additional traction power needs based on results from the Blue Line Load Flow study. These needs are targeted traction power improvements on the Blue Line such as AC/DC breaker replacement, transformer replacements, upgrading 3rd rail gap cabling, and upgrading getaway cabling and switches. The focus project for this PPS is DC breaker replacement at five existing substations with some associated state of good repair work as funding allows. These five substations and their proposed work are listed below by location: Franklin: 4 DC Feeder breakers, 3 cathode breakers, 2 ELF breakers and 1 Auxiliary Cubicle; Nagle: 4 DC Feeder breakers, 3 cathode breakers, 6 AC breaker replacement Kedvale: 4 DC Feeder breakers, 3 cathode breakers, 1 Emergency Exit Door Edmunds: 4 DC Feeder breakers, 3 cathode breakers, 3 rectifier replacement, 3 bus duct replacement, modify existing Emergency Exit door; Sacramento: 4 DC Feeder breakers, 3 cathode breakers 1. Provide design and engineering services in accordance with the Manual of Procedures for Architectural and Engineering Services and the following design efforts for this project. 2. Remove all existing equipment including, but not limited to, DC switchgear assemblies, AC Breakers (Nagle only), Rectifiers and Duct Banks (Edmunds only), relays, interconnection power and control cables connected between the traction power equipment, and SCADA RTU’s and related appurtenances. 3. Furnish and install new DC switchgear including feeder breakers, cathode breakers, ELF breakers (Franklin only) and AC Breakers (Nagle only), within new cubicles as outlined above for each substation. Provide an auxiliary cubicle. Furnish and install new Rectifiers and Duct Banks at Edmunds only. 4. Provide all required cabling and terminations. 5. Provide all factory testing, startup, and commissioning.
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 $1,934,204 $0 $1,934,204
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $1,934,204 $0 $1,934,204

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ DC Breakers (Fast Tracks) Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project will replace DC breakers in Sacramento, Franklin, and Nagle Substations. This DC breaker replacement may require some changes to the organization of other equipment inside the 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 $6,571,295 $0 $0 $6,571,295

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Green & Pink Line West - Track Improvements Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Green & Pink Line West - Track Improvements (GTT) Tower 18 to the Paulina Connector- Preserve the integrity of Lake St Elevated tracks through replacement of ties, fasteners, footwalks, improved curve geometry, and rail grinding as well as replacing the top flange as necessary.
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 $1,308,465 $0 $0 $1,308,465

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Nagle Curve Improvements Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project includes removing and replacing existing rail in the Nagle Curve area on the O’Hare Branch of the Blue Line. Project replaces the existing rail with new continuous welded rail at Nagle Curve. The new rail will be set into the existing plates with 100% replacement of double studded pads, heavy duty insulators, and pandrol e-clips. Work also includes a track survey to record the track geometry (profile, alignment, cross level and gauge), clearances, and the location of the track.
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 $75,004 $0 $0 $75,004

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Red & Blue Line Subway - Track Improvements Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Red & Blue Line Subway - Track Improvements (GTT) - Dearborn Subway Water Management and Track Improvements - This is a targeted project to replace assets that have been deteriorated by water infiltration. Work includes replace select rail, rail fasteners and direct fixation concrete ties, grind 100% of the running rail, and select drainage improvements
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 $5,639,070 $0 $0 $5,639,070

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Rehabilitate Blue Line - Kimball Subway Waterproofing Track & Structure Rail $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

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.
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 $961,000 $0 $0 $961,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$7,785,710
On Budget
On Schedule

^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 06.10.2024

+ Roosevelt Station - Elevated Track Rehabilitation Track & Structure Rail $1,000,904 $1,000,904

Project Details

Description
This job is a 100% replacement of cross ties, plates and fasteners throughout the length of Roosevelt elevated station on the Northbound track. The railroad track in the platform area has several wide gage defects which require a slow zone. The wide gage is due to failing ties and failing plates. Footwalk ties in the area are also in bad condition, so new footwalk will be added after the track rehabilitation.Track geometry will be fixed with this project, removing wide gage defects and the slow zones associated with the defects. Poor footwalk conditions will also be removed from the track as the carpenters install 100% new footwalk material.
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 $1,000,904 $0 $1,000,904
Total $0 $1,000,904 $0 $1,000,904

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ Third Rail Isolation Demonstration Project Track & Structure Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
CTA utilizes an exposed third rail system to provide power to trains on all revenue and non-revenue tracks. The third rail is typically installed on insulator chairs spaced eight feet apart just outside one of the running rails. CTA's rail cars utilize a “gravity shoe” to collect 600 Volts DC from the top surface of the third rail. In station areas, the third rail is typically located on the opposite side of the track from the station platform – this provides some level of protection from a person falling off the platform and coming in contact with the electrified third rail. Unfortunately, there are incidences when a passenger falls off the platform with sufficient momentum to reach the far side of the track and make contact with the third rail. This proposed project will add additional safety features on the third rail in the vicinity of station platforms.Funding will provide for two technologies: the Third Rail Isolation System and the Third Rail Side Guards (sideboards).The first feature is a safety feature proposed to include the isolation of the third rail through the stations such that when no train is approaching or present at the station, the third rail would be de-energized. This additional feature would include a control device to energize the third rail in the station, and by-pass cables to carry current around the station to feed the third rail outside the station.The second feature would include non-conductive side boards on both sides of the third rail which would reduce the likelihood of a person making contact with the rail. The sideboards would also provide an opportunity to apply warning labels directly on the third rail so as to better direct passengers to the hazard posed by this element. The sideboards would also provide a layer of protection for CTA employees that are required to walk alongside the third rail during maintenance activities.
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 $1,478,864 $0 $0 $1,478,864

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ Pace Paratransit Vehicles - Replacement Bus $2,754,725 $32,047,716 $86,508,000 $54,460,284

Replacement of vehicles reaching useful life

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Electric Paratransit Vehicles Rolling Stock Bus $1,000,000 $1,000,000

Project Details

Description
This project will fund the purchase of electric paratransit vehicles.
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 $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $2,000,000

Last Updated 06.22.2023

+ Purchase 15-passenger Paratransit Vehicles Rolling Stock Bus $1,754,725 $31,047,716 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Paratransit Vehicles - Pace plans to purchase 298 replacement vehicles (22'-25' cutaway) including associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections) for paratransit services.
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 $1,754,725 $29,292,991 $31,047,716
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $7,388,134 $1,754,725 $29,292,991 $38,435,850

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$69,991,388
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
These buses will service DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will and Cook counties. Pace awarded a new contract in November 2020. The first order was for a quantity of 210 paratransit buses. The final vehicle of the base order was delivered in this reporting period in March 2024. Pace is working with the vendor for the second order of vehicles. These vehicles will combine additional paratransit vehicles & vehicles to be used for the community vehicle program. Final change order terms and pricing discussions are ongoing.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ CTA Replacement Bus Purchase 1000 Series - 430 Electric Buses Bus $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $459,358,312 $456,758,312

Replace 430 of the 1000 Series Buses, with electric buses, that have now been in service 15 yrs plus and are now due replacement.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Purchase up to 6 Electric Buses with Charging Systems Rolling Stock Bus $2,600,000 $2,600,000

Project Details

Description
Bus funding provides for a future order of up to six 40-foot battery-powered, zero-emission, all-electric, fully accessible, public transit buses with en-route charging capabilities. CTA will retire up to six 1000-Series New Flyer buses that are over 14 years old. Turnkey project to procure Electric buses and associated charging infrastructure.
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 $2,600,000 $0 $2,600,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $3,496,667 $2,600,000 $0 $6,096,667

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Purchase up to 70 Electric Buses and up to 9 Charging Stations Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Purchase up to 70 Electric Buses and up to nine Chargers - Bus funding provides for a future order of up to 70 40-foot battery-powered, zero-emission, all-electric, fully accessible, public transit buses with en-route charging capabilities. CTA will retire up to 70 1000-Series New Flyer buses that are over 14 years old. Turnkey project to procure Electric buses and associated charging infrastructure.
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
$71,991,905
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The charging stations were received and installed and reached substantial completion in January 2021. In Q4-2021, seventeen (17) production buses were completed and delivered to CTA. The installation of revenue fare collection systems, communication equipment, network systems were completed in Q2-2022. A total of twenty-three (23) buses were delivered. Nineteen (19) are in service and four are being used at the 74th Garage for operator training. CTA previously exercised an option for an additional twenty-two (22) buses. CTA’s Infrastructure department continued working with Bus Engineering to finalize the budget breakdown and scope for the 103rd Garage. Pre-production activities continued where production is expected to start in June 2025 and delivery of the first vehicle is expected by the end of 2025.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ Pace Regional Transit Signal Priority (RTSP) Bus $2,520,000 $2,520,000 $34,685,929 $32,165,929

Expand Transit Signal Priority installations region-wide

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Electrical, Signal & Communications Bus $2,520,000 $2,520,000 ✔︎

Project Details

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. Years 2021-2023 of TSP related projects are funded with ICE funds as shown in Exhibit I.
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 $2,520,000 $0 $2,520,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $4,314,071 $2,520,000 $0 $6,834,071

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$14,031,402
On Budget
On Schedule

^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. TSP data and operations monitoring continued on Dempster Avenue, testing and TST data analysis continued on Grand Ave. as well as Roosevelt Road. TSP deployment was completed at 147th Street and 95th Street where the vendor continues testing. Cicero Ave. has TSP installation ongoing. The contractor is working on permit acquisitions for Cermak, Rand Road, and 159th.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ Pace Security, Computer, Software, and Office Systems Upgrades Bus $2,513,505 $10,513,505 $31,936,495 $21,422,990

Upgrade systems to provide enhanced asset protection and business systems

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Computer Systems - Hardware & Software Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Computer Systems/Hardware & Software - Projects in 2021 include upgrades, licenses, and training for Hastus route-scheduling software, RideCheck ridership data software, ArcGIS software, and the Pace website. Procurement of digital screens for the interior of buses is also included.
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
$1,100,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
This project is underway, and Pace executed a contract for redesigning Pace’s website. Activity continued with bids being evaluated for the procurement of onboard digital screens for the interior of the buses and the contract execution is expected in the next reporting period. Additional tasks will be added throughout the duration of this project.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ Mobility as a Service Software Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Purchase of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) software
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 $2,398,000 $0 $0 $2,398,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Onboard Digital Screens Support Facilities & Equipment Bus $2,513,505 $10,513,505

Project Details

Description
Purchase and install digital screens inside existing buses to display passenger information, such as next-stop announcements, detour notices, and passenger notices.
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 $2,513,505 $8,000,000 $10,513,505
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,963,505 $2,513,505 $8,000,000 $12,477,010

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Metra PTC - systemwide Rail $2,440,000 $2,440,000 $0 $0

Install federally-mandated rail operational safety system

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ PTC Program Management Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $0 $0

Project Details

Description
This project will be to facilitate a vendor who can provide Program Management of the entire PTC system and ongoing projects. These projects include, Next Generation Office, CTC over ITCM, ITCM support, PTC Data Distallation Tool, Wabtec Master Service Agreement, and PTC Hardware Renewal. The scope of this work will also include document control, TPCQMP compliance, and movement of all PTC documentation to ProjectWise. The scope also includes FTA, RTA and IDOT monthly PTC progress reporting.
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 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000

Last Updated 06.22.2023

+ PTC Renewal (Engineering) Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $690,000 $690,000

Project Details

Description
This project will fund the second phase of Positive Train Control (PTC). Project funds will update back office equipment, components, hardware, software, and other equipment that is necessary to maintain safe and consistent operations of Metra’s interoperable PTC system. This project will fund the purchase, installation, and training of a modern, streamlined PTC system to replace the current PTC back office before the end of its useful life. This new system will have an advanced user interface that will provide operational self-checks and will enable safer operations
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 $690,000 $0 $690,000
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $7,000,000 $690,000 $0 $7,690,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ PTC- Renewal (Mechanical) Electrical, Signal & Communications Rail $1,750,000 $1,750,000

Project Details

Description
This project will fund the second phase of Positive Train Control (PTC). Project funds will update onboard equipment and parts in locomotives and cab cars that communicate with the guideway PTC system.
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 $1,750,000 $0 $1,750,000
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $4,050,000 $1,750,000 $0 $5,800,000

Last Updated 12.14.2023