Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||
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| + | La Grange Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | La Grange | $385,100 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides improvements to the La Grange, Stone Avenue station on the BNSF commuter rail line that include ADA-accessible pathways to platforms, crosswalks on surrounding streets, improved accessibility to commuter parking, added bicycle parking, and improved kiss-and-ride areas. Current Activities
This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.15.2021 |
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| + | Kane County Ride-in-Kane Assessment | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Kane County DOT | $75,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project assessed the existing Ride in Kane program and recommended areas of improvement. Program performance and financial conditions were examined. Solution strategies of the report focus on elements such as trip scheduling, reporting procedures, and trip pooling. An implementation plan and sponsor toolkit resource guide were prepared to assist program participants in enacting recommendations.
Current Activities
The final report was completed in October, 2015.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.05.2016 |
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| + | Lemont Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Development Dialogue | Lemont | $3,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
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Description
The Village was selected for inclusion in the 2014 Community Planning Program of Projects for a ULI Developer Discussion Panel. The Discussion was used by the Village to solicit guidance on ways to proactively attract infill development near the Metra Station as well as along the Downtown Main Street corridor
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.17.2016 |
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| + | Melrose Park Broadway Avenue Corridor Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Melrose Park | $99,998 |
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Completed | |||||||
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Description
This project was a corridor study that led to guidelines and recommendations to be incorporated into the Village's Comprehensive Plan update. Obstacles to the Broadway corridor becoming a vibrant transit corridor were addressed in order to create a transit friendly environment that includes improved transit infrastructure, safety and beautification elements. Current Activities
The study was completed and adopted by the Village Board in October 2015. In 2016 the Village was awarded Federal and RTA funding to contruct pedestrian access improvements along the corridor as recommended in the plan. In 2021 the Village began implementing new wayfinding and parking signage with a new rose motif, also recommended in the plan. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.23.2021 |
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| + | Palos Heights Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Palos Heights | $620,190 |
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Completed | |||||||
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Not Available Description
The project improved access to Pace Routes #383 and #386 by providing new sidewalks and infill sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads. These improvements provide connections to existing sidewalk networks, a recreational center, and residential, commercial, and office land uses. Current Activities
The project was completed in summer of 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.18.2021 |
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| + | Park Forest TOD Pedestrian Access Plan | Community Planning | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Park Forest | $0 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA worked with Village staff and appropriate agencies to develop a pedestrian access plan for the Park Forest section of the 211th Street Metra Station.
Current Activities
The final plan was completed in June 2015.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.04.2018 |
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| + | Rolling Meadows Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Rolling Meadows | $1,216,500 |
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Completed | |||||||
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Not Available Description
This project provides new sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads along a one-and-a-half mile section of Golf Road, improving access to three Pace fixed routes that operate on the corridor (#209, #606, and #757). Several major employers are located on this corridor and it has also been chosen by Pace as a potential Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) route. Current Activities
Construction completed in summer of 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.15.2021 |
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| + | Tinley Park Developer / Financial Advisory Panel | Community Planning | Development Dialogue | Tinley Park | $3,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development expertst to the Village for a half-day discussion to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
The Panel convened on October 14th, 2014 and a summary report of the discussion is posted below in the Study Documents.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 12.23.2014 |
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| + | Blue Island Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Development Dialogue | Blue Island | $3,750 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The RTA chose Blue Island as part of the 2013 Community Planning Program to work with ULI to assemble a developer discussion panel to provide input, guidance and advice to the City as they work to attract TOD investment on a City-owned parcel adjacent to the 119th Street Metra station.
Current Activities
This panel convened in August 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents. In March 2015 the City issued a RFQ seeking a redevelopment partner for approximately 7.5 acres at the southeast corner of 119th Street and Vincennes Road. The site will serve as a gateway to Blue Island and create a commercial or mixed-use node, as identified in the Comprehensive Plan and the City is still working with potential developers to explore public and private funding sources to help finance a development.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.17.2016 |
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| + | City of Chicago Ashland-Western Bus Rapid Transit Land Use Development Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Chicago | $200,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This project developed land use recommendations to support the CTA's planned bus rapid transit (BRT) service along the Western / Ashland corridors. The work led to the identification of land use policy changes that support transit-oriented development as well as design standards to improve the experience around potential station sites, with a focus on providing pedestrian access and increasing ridership. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.28.2021 |
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