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 Sort ascending Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding 10 Year Funding Needed 10 Year Unfunded Need
+ CTA Perform Bus Maintenance Activities Bus $12,373,828 $49,495,312 $360,000,000 $310,504,688

Preform bus maintenance activities to keep the fleet in a state of good repair.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Purchase and Install Driver Barrier Doors for Buses Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0

Project Details

Description
Retrofit approximately 740 buses removing the current polycarbonate barrier shield by installing a full top to bottom barrier door improving security while minimizing glare and anti-reflection effect. The specific fleet buses to be retrofitted will include the 1000 Series buses that are not be replaced with the current order, 4000 Series, and the 4300 Series. All new buses for the current contract and going forward will contain full door shields.
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 $4,309,417 $0 $0 $4,309,417

Last Updated 12.16.2022

+ 2024 - Bus Maintenance Rolling Stock Bus $12,373,828 $49,495,312

Project Details

Description
Funding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
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 $12,373,828 $37,121,484 $49,495,312
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $12,373,828 $37,121,484 $49,495,312

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2023 - Bus Maintenance Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Perform Bus Maintenance ActivitiesFunding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA's scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
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 $36,000,000 $0 $0 $36,000,000

PMO:

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

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

Current Status
Bus maintenance activities began during this reporting period. Major rehabilitation elements will include, but not limited to, body work, vehicle wiring, and brakes.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 2022 - Bus Maintenance Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Funding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
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 $56,000,000 $0 $0 $56,000,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$36,000,000
On Budget
Ahead of Schedul

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

Current Status
Bus maintenance activities were completed during this reporting period. Major rehabilitation elements will include, but not limited to, body work, vehicle wiring, and brakes. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 06.10.2024

+ 2021 - Bus Maintenance Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Funding for this project will provide for an ongoing capital maintenance program that consists of tasks necessary to keep buses in service through systematic inspection, detection, and prevention of incipient failure. CTA’s scheduled maintenance program consists of planned preventive maintenance work to maintain bus performance. While major overhaul work is performed on a mid-life cycle basis, additional focused maintenance work is required at certain intervals, outside of the mid-life overhaul, during the life of buses. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace, before it reaches its end of useful life and failing with an increased frequency, specific component campaign work is conducted.
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
$53,365,222
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Major rehabilitation elements worked on included, but not limited to, body work, vehicle wiring, and brakes. Bus maintenance activities were completed in this reporting period. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ Pace Pedestrian Infrastructure/Shelters/Signs Bus $0 $0 $30,500,000 $30,500,000

Shelters, pedestrian access, and completion of conversion to posted stops

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ 2022 - Bus Tracker Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Bus Tracker Signs - Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new 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 $425,000 $0 $0 $425,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$425,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Activities related to the real time signs installed at various transit centers along the Pulse Milwaukee Line were completed on this project. This will be the final update for this project.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 2022 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Bus Stop Shelters - Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra 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 $1,125,000 $0 $0 $1,125,000

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$1,125,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Activities continued working with the vendor for a new large delivery of new and replacement shelters expected in fall 2024. Solicitation for the new concrete pads is going back out to procurement due to issue with bids. Additional site assignments are pending are pending for new concrete pads.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 2021 - Bus Tracker Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Bus Tracker Signs - Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new 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 $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$600,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Activities continued related to the real time signs installed at various transit centers along the Pulse Milwaukee Line. Activity for the real time bus information signage and electrical connections was completed and this project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 2021 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Bus Stop Shelters - Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra 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
$1,330,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
Activities continued working with the vendor for a new large delivery of new and replacement shelters expected in fall 2024. Solicitation for the new concrete pads is going back out to procurement due to issue with bids. Additional site assignments are pending are pending for new concrete pads.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 2020 - Bus Tracker Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new 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 $0 $0 $0 $0

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$750,000
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
Activity for this project continued in this reporting period with real time bus information signage and electrical connections installed. Additional signs will be installed using other PAYGO funding for additional signs. This will be the final update on this project.

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ 2020 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs Stations & Passenger Facilities Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra 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
$1,550,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
Activities continued working with the vendor for a new large delivery of new and replacement shelters expected in fall 2024. Pace evaluated bids and selected a vendor for new concrete pads. Additional site assignments are pending are pending for new concrete pads.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 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
+ 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

+ 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

+ Pace Paratransit Vehicles - Expansion Bus $0 $0 $13,000,000 $13,000,000

New Dial-a-Ride and ADA vehicles for aging population

+ 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
+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

+ CTA New Control and Training Center System $0 $0 $0 $0

Construct new CTA complex (campus) to include a Control Center and Training Facility. The facility will be equipped with modern state of the art technology, heighten security criteria and redundant power sources. The Control Center portion of campus will include an auditorium, situation room, network operations center, and communication and training rooms. While, the new training facility portion of the campus will contain offices, classrooms, and conference rooms for CTA employee training. The training facility will contain both bus and railcar inspection pits including embedded rail track and testing track for rail operations.

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ New Control & Training Center Support Facilities & Equipment System $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
CTA complex (campus) to include a Control Center and Training Facility. The facility will be equipped with modern state of the art technology, heighten security criteria and redundant power sources. The Control Center portion of campus will include an auditorium, situation room, network operations center, and communication and training rooms. While, the new training facility portion of the campus will contain offices, classrooms, and conference rooms for CTA employee training. The training facility will contain both bus and railcar inspection pits including embedded rail track and testing track for rail operations. This project consolidates training functions across the agency within a centralized facility. Currently training is dispersed throughout the CTA system at various garages, yards, and offices due to space limitations. Thousands of CTA operating and maintenance employees use these facilities for employee training, instruction programs, and employee engagement. The primary rail and maintenance training is performed at a leased space and lacks all components necessary for proper training.
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 $317,270,670 $0 $0 $317,270,670

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$239,988,009
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
This is a design-build project and it is currently in the design phase. The 60% design submittal was submitted during this reporting period in July. The designer continued to proceed to submit the 90% design submittal in August, and is working on comments and revisions. Coordination efforts are ongoing with ComEd for the engineering of the power supply that will feed into the design development.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ CTA Mid-Life Bus Overhauls Bus $13,692,373 $80,488,850 $308,488,850 $228,000,000

Overhauls to maintain vehicles, ensure reliability and enable to perform through full useful life

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Bus Overhaul - Mid-Life 450 Nova (7900 Series) Rolling Stock Bus $13,692,373 $80,488,850

Project Details

Description
Funding will provide for the mid-life overhaul of the CTA Nova buses 7900 Series. Buses placed into service between 2014 and 2017 will receive a bus overhaul and will be returned to a state of good repair. This scheduled Mid-Life Bus Overhaul Program will allow for safe, effective operation of the buses throughout their standard estimated life of 15 years.Major components, which are a part of the overhaul, include items such as engines, transmissions, electronics (including cameras, GPS, destination signs, voice announcements, and passenger counters), HAVC, cooling and suspension systems, doors, wheel chair ramps, driver seats, interior lighting, and other components as needed.
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 $13,692,373 $60,459,093 $74,151,466
State $0 $0 $6,337,384 $6,337,384
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $13,692,373 $66,796,477 $80,488,850

Last Updated 12.14.2023

+ CTA Mid-Life Bus Overhaul (4300 series) Bus $0 $0 $0 $0

Overhauls to maintain vehicles, ensure reliability and enable to perform through full useful life

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Mid-Life Bus Overhaul 4300 Series Rolling Stock Bus $0 $0 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Overhauls of the 4300 articulated buses to maintain vehicles, ensure reliability and enable to perform through full useful life
Funding Amounts by Source
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source Previous Funding* 2024 Funding 2025-2028 Funding Total
Federal $0 $0 $0 $0
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $9,615,472 $0 $0 $9,615,472

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$25,327,057
On Budget
Behind Schedule

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

Current Status
The milestones related to accepting the two pilot buses was completed in November 2023. Work on Milestone 3 was completed behind schedule in May 2024, and Milestone 4 was completed behind schedule on September 10, 2024. NFI continues to work on the final milestone of 32 buses and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. CTA is waiting for NFI to submit a new Recovery Schedule that will demonstrate how the schedule will make up or the delays to the project to get it back on schedule.

Last Updated 09.25.2024

+ 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
+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

+ CTA Life-Extending Bus Overhaul 430 (1000 series) Bus $6,737,430 $6,737,430 $9,372,083 $2,634,653

Overhauls to maintain sufficient fleet until the first order of replacement buses is received

Project Title Asset Category Mode 2024 Funding 2024-2028 Funding PMO
+ Life Extending Bus Overhaul - 430 Standard (1000 Series) Rolling Stock Bus $6,737,430 $6,737,430 ✔︎

Project Details

Description
Life Extending Overhaul - Up to 430 Standard (1000 Series) - This project will overhaul the engine and other major sub-components to provide the minimal amount of work necessary to keep the fleet going. By end of FY2020 630 buses will have met their estimated 12 year life expectancy. This extension would extend the bus life by four years. The life extension for the 40 foot 1000-1629 New Flyer Bus is essential to keeping a majority of the CTA fleet running in optimal condition. The current fleet of 40 foot NF buses is over 1000 buses. This project is essential to meet availability requirements for CTA. These buses were purchased in 2006-2007 and this life extension is essential to maintaining peak availability requirements at all 7 bus garages.
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 $6,737,430 $0 $6,737,430
State $0 $0 $0 $0
RTA $0 $0 $0 $0
Service Board / Local $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $25,100,429 $6,737,430 $0 $31,837,859

PMO:

Total Project Budget^ Budget Status Schedule Status Start Date End Date
$1,893,610
On Budget
On Schedule

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

Current Status
The CTA Team drafted technical specs and the project scope is under review as of this reporting period. The team completed testing the pilot Haldex air dryers on two buses and the buses w+

Last Updated 09.25.2024