Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Projects

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Project Title Project Type Project Partner Budget Status
+ Downtown Station Signs Capital Metra $530,000 In Progress

Project Details

Description

This project will design, purchase, and install new digital train tracking displays and back lit station identification signs. Video boards will display real-time train tracking and service alerts as well as other visual information. At least one sign is planned to be installed at and/or near the primary entrance to Metra's five downtown Chicago terminals. New train tracking displays will improve our communication with the customer and better accommodate ESL and/or non-English speakers and improve ADA compliance. Back lit station identification signs will greet Metra riders as they board and depart the terminal stations.

Current Activities
100% design due in July. Construction work to commence starting in Fall 2024 though Fall 2026.
Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $530,000

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ GIS Strategic Plan Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $125,000 In Progress

Project Details

Description

Esri will develop an agency-wide GIS Strategic Plan or System of Engagement (SoE) that will provide CTA with a roadmap for future uses of GIS within agency departments. Esri will conduct detailed interviews with business units to establish their GIS needs and identify data, maps and apps that are necessary to achieve their goals. The goal of the SoE is to provide a way for all business units to utilize GIS to improve processes, make work more efficient, retrieve and create authoritative data, effectively utilize applications, provide convenient access to relevant spatial data, and share contributions throughout the agency. The recommended technology with be reusable and the applications will be configurable with little or no custom code.

Current Activities
Plan development continues to progress.
Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $125,000

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ Information Technology - CAD AVL Upgrades Capital Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $671,603 Completed

Project Details

Description
This project will provide for the following: IVN3/IVN4 Replacement Bus Fleet, Disruption Management Module, Mobile CAD Licenses and Hardware/Servers Acquisition
Current Activities

Project complete.

Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $671,603

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ Refresh and Renew Station Improvement Program Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $4,430,886 Completed

Project Details

Description

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

Project complete.

Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $4,430,886

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ Safety Management System Implementation Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $650,000 In Progress

Project Details

Description

The project is to enhance CTA’s Safety Management System (SMS) implementation by applying technological innovations to its safety risk management process and collaborating with contracted subject matter experts in transit safety performance and risk reduction.

Current Activities
Plan development continues to progress.
Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $650,000

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ Station Displays (TROI-NET) Capital Metra $699,917 In Progress

Project Details

Description
This project funds the design and rollout of the next generation of Metra's VIS Signs. TROI-Net Station Displays will be installed at multiple locations at most stations. TROI-Net Station Displays will also provide live train tracking information, customer information messages, and emergency messages for Metra customers.
Current Activities
Displays have been ordered and continue to come in. Installation has begun and 32 Stations have been completed. Awaiting delivery of brackets.
Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $699,917

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ Substance Abuse Management Application Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $250,000 In Progress

Project Details

Description

Esri will develop an agency-wide GIS Strategic Plan or System of Engagement (SoE) that will provide CTA with a roadmap for future uses of GIS within agency departments. Esri will conduct detailed interviews with business units to establish their GIS needs and identify data, maps and apps that arenecessary to achieve their goals. The goal of the SoE is to provide a way for all business units to utilize GIS to improve processes, make work more efficient, retrieve and create authoritative data, effectively utilize applications, provide convenient access to relevant spatial data, and share contributions throughout the agency. The recommended technology with be reusable and the applications will be configurable with little or no custom code.

Current Activities
Plan development continues to progress.
Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $250,000

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ Transportation Division Software Capital Metra $1,000,000 In Progress

Project Details

Description

New integrated solutions will be deployed to support Metra's Transportation Division's operations. Included in this are enhancements and new functionality for Metra's crew calling systems, new solutions to integrate existing technology footprint, and efforts to perform business process optimization and organizational design optimization.

Current Activities
Change order to go to the board in June 2024 for approval.
Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $1,000,000

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ When You’re Ready, We’re Ready! Campaign Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $250,000 Completed

Project Details

Description

To attract new riders and retain current ones, the CTA will remain focused on providing a healthy,clean, and comfortable riding environment, and continue to make investments to modernize the system and improve the overall experience of our customers. (1) Enhanced Cleaning Tools and Measures; to include multiple daily cleanings, targeted deep cleanings of 150 buses and 150 rail cars each night, Mobile Cleaning SWAT teams and efficient Air Circulation. (2) Customer Amenities: Free Masks, Travel Healthy Kits distributes to customers, Ridership Dashboard Information uses technology to help customers plan their trips to avoid heavy ridership periods or overcrowding.

Current Activities

Project complete.

Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2022 $250,000

Last Updated 07.09.2024

+ Covid Operating Assistance Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $264,429 Completed

Project Details

Description

The project will provide operating assistance (due to loss of revenue related to COVID-19) to CTA System-wide. Funds can be used for any operating shortfall.

Current Activities

Project complete.

Funding Amounts by Year
Year Amount
2021 $264,429

Last Updated 07.09.2024