Planning Programs and Projects

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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ Pace Far South Halsted Street Corridor Study Community Planning Corridor Planning Pace Suburban Bus $290,000
  • RTA
  • Local
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The RTA is assisting Pace to prepare a corridor study examining South Halsted St. between the Pace/Metra Harvey Transportation Center and the Pace Chicago Heights Terminal. Goals of the study are to increase transportation resilience, encourage transit-oriented development (TOD), and improve pedestrian accessibility, sidewalks, crosswalks, access to developments, and connectivity. The study will include coordination with Harvey, South Holland, East Hazel Crest, Homewood, Glenwood, and Chicago Heights.  The study will also offer strategies to prepare the corridor for Pace Pulse service and will identify future high frequency service station locations.

Current Activities

This project kicked off in late November 2023. The project team is currently developing an existing conditions analysis and hosting a series of community engagement events to gather feedback from transit riders, students, and stakeholders. The project team anticipates completing the existing conditions analysis, market study, and identification of economic development opportunities by the end of July 2024.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $235,000
Local $55,000

Last Updated 07.18.2024

+ - Pace Mobility as a Service (MaaS) App Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital Pace Suburban Bus $2,997,500
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app is a two-year pilot project designed to support customer access to one click real-time trip planning throughout Pace's six-county service area for Pace's Fixed Route, On-Demand and Paratransit family of services. Pace partnered with "Transit App "a readily available transit information app to launch a two-year MaaS Pilot project. This award will fund the dial-a-ride and paratransit elements of the project, which primarily serve seniors and people with disabilities.

Current Activities

This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $2,398,000
Local $599,500

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ - Pace Phase IX Regional Call Center Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $3,750,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

Phase IX of Pace's Regional Call Center takes reservations for dial a ride and demand response services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Call Center provides comprehensive mobility management services that improve the coordination and operation of transportation services and supports county-led coordination services funded by Section 5310. This is an existing Section 5310 funded project.

Current Activities

This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $3,000,000
Local $750,000

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ Prospect Heights Pace and Metra Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Prospect Heights $1,870,123
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project will construct new sidewalk on the east side of Wolf Road between the Prospect Heights Metra station and Willow Road. This will connect to a previous phase of the multi-use path on Wolf Road that goes north from Willow Road to Palatine Road. The project also includes the installation of pedestrian signals at Camp McDonald Road.

Current Activities

Construction Underway. Construction of this project began, along with continued utility coordination for necessary relocations.  Ongoing Railroad coordination also continued.  Construction will continue throughout the next quarter, with completion anticipated at the end of Q3 or beginning of Q4.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $89,347
Local $284,678
Federal $1,496,098

Last Updated 07.19.2024

+ - Ray Graham Comprehensive Transportation Program Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $858,334
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities. Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This award funds operating. This is an existing Section 5310 operating project.


 

Current Activities

This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $429,167
Local $429,167

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ - Ray Graham Comprehensive Transportation Program (Mobility Management) Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Ray Graham Association $43,252
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

Mobility Management portion of the Ray Graham Transportation program. Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities. Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This is an existing Section 5310 operating project.

Current Activities

This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.


 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $34,602
Local $8,650

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ Richton Park TOD Plan Update Community Planning TOD Plan Update Richton Park $130,000
  • RTA
  • Local
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports
Description

The RTA assisted the Village of Richton Park to update to the Village’s 2004 transit-oriented development plan (TOD), encompassing the 1/2 mile area surrounding the Richton Park Metra station. The goals for the project were to update, consolidate, and refresh the 2004 plan with new recommendations, imagery, and graphics. The plan included a modernized strategy to offer more housing options and create a new public open space near the Metra station. The updated plan focuses on ways to retain existing character, celebrate the Village’s history, and create an appealing Town Center for the community.

Current Activities

Work on the project began in March 2023 with meetings among the project team and the project’s Steering Committee. Work on the project continued throughout 2023 with community engagement, existing conditions analysis, and development of draft recommendations. The project team prepared a draft plan for Village staff, Steering Committee, and Planning and Zoning Commission review and made revisions based on comments received. The plan was approved by the Village Board of Trustees at their April 22, 2024 meeting. You can read the plan in the "Related Reports" section of this page.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $118,000
Local $12,000

Last Updated 04.30.2024

+ Sauk Trail and Torrence Ave Corridor Study Community Planning Corridor Planning Sauk Village $180,000
  • RTA
  • Local
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The RTA is assisting the Village of Sauk Village to prepare a corridor study focused on segments of Sauk Trail (from Cottage Grove to Torrence Avenue) and Torrence Avenue (from Sauk Trail to US 30). The goals of the study include developing strategies to: improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and access to transit services, attract investment and development, and reduce motor vehicle speeding and crashes.

Current Activities

This project kicked off in January 2024 with data collection, development of an existing conditions analysis, and the first meeting with the project Steering Committee. The project team is currently preparing for upcoming community engagement activities to gather feedback from residents and stakeholders. 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $171,750
Local $8,250

Last Updated 07.18.2024

+ Sauk Village Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Sauk Village $50,000
  • RTA
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project will fund Phase I engineering necessary for sidewalk, crosswalk, and other intersection improvements along Sauk Trail and Torrence Avenue. Future improvements will fill sidewalk gaps and make ADA and safety related improvements at key intersections along Pace Bus Route 358.

Current Activities

Phase I Engineering consultant has been selected and work is underway.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $50,000

Last Updated 11.19.2023

+ University Park Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit University Park $50,000
  • RTA
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project will fund Phase I engineering needed for a side path that will connect the University Park Metra Station to the I-57 Industrial Corridor. This project will complete a multimodal connection between transit and a growing employment center, making it easier and more safe for workers to access jobs via transit.

Current Activities

Project is complete

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $50,000

Last Updated 11.19.2023