Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Projects
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+ | Information Technology Project Implementation | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $1,200,000 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Purchase of the Portfolio Management Tool, software licenses, and staff training on the Tool to improve IT Process and Program Management. The CTA IT PMO is responsible for coordinating project approval and prioritization with senior CTA leadership and ensuring that project management products (charters, schedules, solution architectures, etc.) are produced for critical projects. This portfolio management tool and process will significantly enhance the CTA's ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects on-time and on-budget. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Origin - Destination Model Update and Survey | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $500,000 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Provide for the update of the Origin-Destination (OD) model working with the Planning and Ridership departments. CTA has been using the OD model for route planning and service allocation since 2008 to minimize crowding on buses and trains. Re-engineering the model will enable it to read and analyze data from Ventra. Implement a system wide Origin-Destination Passenger Survey - last done in FY 2007. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Upgrade Signal Predictive Maintenance | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $163,000 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Upgrades to Switch Machines to incorporate a predictive maintenance approach in addition to the preventive maintenance performed on switches and proactively replace critical signal equipment. Such an upgrade and approach should reduce switch downtime and enhance switch reliability. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Door Replacement | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $204,902 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Replace inefficient thermally broken storefront entrance systems with new heavy duty monumental type aluminum doors at the 203 N. LaSalle side of the Clark/Lake platform and the SOIC side of the Clark/Lake platform. The replacement of sixteen (16) total doors including but not limited to eight (8) transom lights and sixteen (16) heavy duty closers. Includes Clark/Lake entrance doors to platform at State of Illinois center. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | South Side Service Improvements | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $24,016,255 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project includes operational improvements as follows: #4 - Selected trips to operate to and from 115th/Cottage Grove; #26 - Expanded hours of service and all trips will now begin and end at 103rd/Stony Island; #34 - More frequent midday and evening service; #71 - More frequent midday service with all trips operating to/from 112th/Torrence improving frequency of service south of 73rd Street; #95 - Routes 95E and 95W have been combined into a single route providing more convenient service for customers traveling along 95th Street; #119 - More frequent midday and evening service; and Green Line - More frequent service from Cottage Grove and 63rd/Ashland during AM and PM rush. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Hastus Upgrade | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $946,317 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Update of Planning/Scheduling software application used for planning, operations,customer information, and analysis. The Chicago Transit Authority uses Hastus software to optimize the efficiency of bus and rail vehicle schedules and operator assignments system-wide. This software is used for seasonal bus schedule changes, 4x annually, and for rail schedule changes, twice annually. In addition, Hastus is used to generate supplemental schedules associated with school trips and special events. Furthermore, it provides critical reporting for CTA's operations, bidding and budget functions as well as for external stakeholders. Hastus software has been the agency's exclusive transit scheduling tool since 1999. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Refresh and Renew Station Improvement Program | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $4,430,886 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The scope of work being performed will vary by location, but includes deep clean power washing of all surfaces (all locations), station painting (all locations), lighting upgrades, improved platform amenities, renewal of finishes and fixtures, utility and plumbing line repairs, removal of outdated fixtures and equipment, permanent repair work and updating of old/damaged signage. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Learning Management System | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $285,098 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Learning Management System: The project objective is to implement a cloud based learning management system that provides a unified and comprehensive elearning platform that allows for training registration, approval by management and tracking, with real time reporting. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Milwaukee Pulse Operating | Operating | Pace Suburban Bus | $3,417,951 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project supports Pace's first arterial rapid transit line on Milwaukee Avenue, the first of seven priority corridors in the Pulse network. ICE funds will be used to support the operation of this line. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Bus Mobile Communication Devices | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $1,186,571 | Completed | |||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Purchase and install Rocket Mobile Communications Devices on CTA buses. The CTA bus fleet is currently equipped with Rocket Mobile Communications Devices (“Rockets”). The Rockets power Bus Tracker, Transit Signal Priority, live video feeds, automatic stop announcements, automatic notification of on-bus failures, legal and claims data regarding vehicle location, and the bus arrival sign updates. The Rocket also currently provides GPS (VTRAK) on trains. The Rocket powers GPS tracking and connections to the CTA network (for transmission of both location and operational data) on non-revenue and supervisor vehicles through the use of Toughbooks and tablets. Current Activities
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Last Updated 11.12.2023 |