Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Projects
This page allows users to search for projects from the RTA’s Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Projects. Users can search for projects by name or keyword from the Search bar or the Filter pulldown menus.
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+ | Transit System Initiative | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $570,459 | Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Professional consulting services for support and development of CTA's Enterprise Application Systems. Current Activities
Project complete. Funding Amounts by Year
Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Revenue Accounting System | Capital | Metra | $1,930,000 | Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will install a new back-office revenue accounting system to replace the existing system. The replacements will include servers and related hardware, and software and related programming. The system will be configured to be compatible with the existing point-of-sale terminals throughout the Metra system and the software that operates those terminals. Current Activities
Project complete. Funding Amounts by Year
Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Milwaukee Avenue TSP Project - Demonstration | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $218,527 | Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The goal of the Milwaukee Avenue Transit Signal Priority Demonstration project is to test the integration of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology that will allow Pace and CTA buses to interact with multiple types of traffic signal systems located along the same corridor. It includes developing a message set and testing of TSP communication from Pace buses at two signalized intersections; programing of IBS/Trapeze to generate a priority request to send standard messages; and programming of existing signal controller for receipt and granting of TSP. The RTA ICE project will focus on signal coordination with the CTA/CDOT portion of Milwaukee Avenue. Current Activities
Project complete. Funding Amounts by Year
Last Updated 11.12.2023 |
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+ | Real Time Signage | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $639,993 | Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will develop and use a combination of real-time bus arrival signs, Quick Response (QR) codes and a short (text) messaging service (SMS) to create access to real-time next bus information. The scope includes: purchase and installation of up to five real-time signs at five heavily used locations, up to 900 QR codes will be created, printed, laminated and affixed to information panels inside bus stop shelters, up to 15,000 unique code numbers will be created, printed and affixed to bus stop signs throughout the Pace service area. Pace anticipates using the labor of several interns to accomplish this project. This project will also provide funding for the purchase of supplies such as vinyl decals and lamination material. Current Activities
Project complete. Funding Amounts by Year
Last Updated 11.12.2023 |