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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||
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| + | Northbrook TOD Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Northbrook | $21,666 |
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Not Available Description
This project examined the TOD area to identify ways to revise the zoning regulations to address the transit-supportive land use recommendations found in the Downtown Plan. The result was a proposed form-based code for the Downtown district.
Current Activities
The TOD zoning code revisions are complete and waiting on adoption by the Northbrook Village Board. The Board has met several times between 2016 and 2020 to discuss the proposed form-based code and potential revisions that would address Trustees' feedback.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.03.2020 |
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| + | Oak Forest Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Oak Forest | $3,750 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Description
The RTA, in partnership with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) coordinated a panel of development experts to provide input, guidance and advice to the City of Oak Forest as they work to attract TOD in the Oak Forest Metra station area. This Developer Discussion Panel was part of plan implementation efforts related to the Chicago Southland TOD Corridor Planning Study Phase II study that included the preparation of pre-development work and associated market supportable conceptual development plans for a specific development site located in proximity to the Oak Forest Metra station. For more information on the Phase II study please visit http://www.rtams.org/rtams/planningStudy.jsp?id=537. Current Activities
The Developer Discussion Panel took place on December 10, 2013 and the Summary Report can be found in the side panel under Related Documents. This discussion helped the Village finalize a 60-unit IHDA-funded rental development located along 157th street adjacent to the Oak Forest Metra Station. This project received preliminary approval from IHDA in 2014 and construction may begin in 2015. In 2024 construction was completed of a new mixed-use, multi-family development at 157th Street and Cicero Avenue. Located a brief walk from the Oak Forest Metra rail station and Cicero Avenue Pace bus line in Oak Forest, the community includes 75 apartments and 15 townhouses. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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| + | - | Pace Call-N-Ride | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $946,611 |
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Not Available Description
These reservation based, curb-to-curb services that pick up general public riders within a specified geographic area of approximately 8 square miles and takes them anywhere within that same area. Three Call-n-Rides will operate in the communities of Park Forest (Rich Township), Tinley Park (Orland Township), and Huntley (Grafton Township). The services will allow reverse commuters to be transported to employment areas within the respective service areas as well as providing connections to Metra stations for the traditional commuter market. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved this project at the November 2012 meeting. As the next step, Pace will submit an application to the Federal Transit Administration. Pace determined other locations were more suited for the service and plans to implement the project in 2014 according to the following schedule: Tinley Park August Batavia October Burr Ridge DecemberFunding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.08.2021 |
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| + | - | Pace CTA Skokie Swift Willow Road Connector | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $186,677 |
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Not Available Description
This employer-based reverse commute shuttle service will provide connections between the CTA Skokie Swift Dempster station and major employers such as Allstate Insurance (over 8,000 employees) in North Cook County in the Willow Road Corridor (Glenview /Northbrook area). Current Activities
Service was initiated on August 19, 2013. The project provided 1,221 trips in February 2014. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.03.2021 |
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| + | Pace Fox Valley Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Pace Suburban Bus | $100,000 |
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Description
This project examined Pace Fox Valley service to include an origin-destination study and analysis to identify transit service improvements that will improve efficiency and increase ridership for the Fox Valley service area.
Current Activities
Based on the findings of this project, Pace implemented a services restructuring which was implemented in 2015/2016 in two phases. Five new routes were added: Route 540 Farnsworth Avenue, Route 559 Illinois Rt. 59, Route 722 Ogden Avenue, Southeast Aurora Call-n-Ride, and Naperville-Aurora Call-n-Ride. Major restructuring and/or replacement took place of seven existing routes: Route 524 West Aurora, Route 533 Northeast Aurora, Route 802 Aurora / Geneva, Route 521 East Circulator, Route 528 Aurora - Rush-Copley Medical Center, Route 529 Randall Road - 5th Street, and Route 532 Illinois Avenue. More information can be found by going to the Pace Fox Valley Initiative webpage: http://www.pacebus.com/sub/initiatives/fox_valley/fv_default.asp
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2017 |
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| + | - | Pace I-90 Service Expansion Phase I | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $1,303,860 |
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Not Available Description
This project is an expansion of Routes 600 Northwest Express and 610 Prairie Stone Express. With this proposal Route 600 will be bi-directional during peak period weekdays to serve reverse riders going to work and school. Route 610 will also add reverse peak trips on weekdays between Rosemont and a new park-n-ride facility planned for the Prairie Stone Complex in Hoffman Estates. Current Activities
Bus routes 600 and 610 began providing bi-directional service on August 19, 2013. In addition, a new commuter Park-n-Ride is available at the Prairie Stone complex helping to serve reverse commuters utilizing Route 610. Route 600 provided 8,869 trips and Route 610 provided 12,118 trips in September 2014. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.08.2021 |
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| + | Park Forest Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Park Forest | $3,750 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in June 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.07.2014 |
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| + | RGAs Comprehensive Program '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $949,088 |
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Not Available Description
The project transports individuals with disabilities from their homes to Community Learning Centers and to a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.
Current Activities
The service provided 24, 845 trips in August 2016. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Richton Park Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Richton Park | $3,750 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in December 2013 and a summary of this discussion can be found in the Study Documents below. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.07.2014 |
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| + | - | Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $327,950 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
Lake County combined three separate dial-a-ride services, operating in the Central Lake/Shields township area, into one service. The project initially calls for Shields Township to operate separately while the Fremont and Central Lake partners (Fremont Township, Libertyville Township, Villages of Libertyville and Mundelein) are combined. The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in Lake County to seniors and individuals with disabilities residing in Central Lake County. Five municipalities and Lake County sponsor the project. Current Activities
The operating service provided 377 trips in July 2019.. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.21.2021 |
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