Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects
The RTA is responsible for ensuring that the Service Boards are spending capital funds and managing their capital projects effectively and efficiently. The RTA conducts periodic project reviews with Service Board project managers to ensure that capital projects are being implemented according to scope, on schedule, within budget and according to established project management guidelines.
Each project listed below is being actively monitored by RTA’s PMO team. Reporting data is provided that includes, Project Start Date, Project End Date, Budget Status, Schedule Status and Current Activities. These projects are also part of the overall Regional Capital Program which can be viewed separately here.
PMO also produces semi-annual reports that cover all projects that are being monitored. These reports can be found on the Project Management Oversight site. The latest report is the June 2023 Project Management Oversight report.
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| + | Metra | Van Buren St. Station | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $28,500,000 | $28,500,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
A complete renovation of the downtown Chicago terminal station will rehabilitate the existing historic waiting rooms, replace the roof assembly while maintaining the green roof, and will replace the pedestrian tunnel in the park. A new 'pop-up' entrance in Grant Park will add a new access stair case and elevator and add an ADA-compliant ramp connecting to the pedestrian bridge. The pedestrian tunnel under Michigan Ave will be waterproofed and a new elevator will be added to the Jackson Blvd platform. The scope of work includes rehabilitation of the stair enclosures and elevator west of Michigan Avenue, replacement of the platforms, new full-length platform canopies, heated warming shelters, construction of a new vendor space at lower level, and all new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing throughout the station.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Metra awarded the consultant contract for station concept design. The concept design is at 15% completion and on hold pending completion of lakefront ordinance protection, NEPA, and environmental processes. Documents are being prepared to be submitted for lakefront ordinance for approval. Environmental and NEPA work is ongoing. The Memorandum of Understanding was completed during this reporting period. There was a solicitation for a new LIQ blanket for design services to get the design from 10% to 30% and then a separate solicitation from 30% to 100%. The design is expected to be completed in the beginning of 2027.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | Metra | CREATE - 75th St CIP | Track & Structure | Rail | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will provide engineering for the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) that will relieve rail congestion by separating freight and passenger rail lines in the City of Chicago. The eventual construction phases will construct a flyover to connect Metra Southwest Service (SWS) to the Rock Island (RID) Line at 73rd Street. Constructing the project will eliminate a major conflict point between Metra and freight trains, and train idling will be reduced. This funding represents Metra’s contribution to the project, other project partners within CREATE will contribute additional funding.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The design development is advancing to 90%. Coordination with a Norfolk Southern project is ongoing. Work is progressing on Right-of-Way assessment and property acquisition assessment. There was also an executed change order to add a pedestrian tunnel for the project. Finally, the Forest Hill Flyover construction work continued during this reporting period.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | 16th St. Interlocker | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will replace the 16th Street interlocking with a modern solid-state automated electronic system at a junction with tracks owned by Canadian National (CN) near 16th Street in Chicago. The 16th Street interlocking plant consists of an obsolete manual interlocking with two outdated hand lever machines built in 1901 and 1929. There are no manufacturers of spare or replacement equipment for these machines.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The preliminary design was completed, and CN is waiting on drawings. Bid package documents were developed and design proposals were submitted. The award for the interlocking track and signal upgrades were awarded in October 2022 and activities for signal upgrades design continue. New grants were awarded for this project to address the capital needs for this project.
Last Updated 12.19.2024 |
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| + | Metra | 47th ST Yard Improvements - Heating | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will replace the heating system for two facility buildings at the 47th Street Yard. The project scope includes the procurement and installation of boilers, piping, fixtures, and other equipment for the Diesel and Car maintenance shops.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The work for the diesel shop construction, the 12KV distribution system, and sprinkler system reached substantial completion. Metra issued the notice to proceed for force account activities for Blue Island Yard canopy construction. The 12KV and sprinkler system were completed. The steel canopy was delivered during this reporting period and its installation is ongoing.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | 79th St., 87th St, 103rd St. Stations Metra Electric | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project funds the complete rehabilitation of the 79th Street, 87th Street and 103rd Street Stations in Chicago along with the Metra Electric (ME) Line. The project scope includes the repair or replacement of aging shelter enclosures, station lighting upgrades, and platform renovation work. Additional project elements may include but are not limited to, sidewalk repairs, upgraded bike facilities, landscape enhancements, bench repairs, and other related work as needed. The station will be made fully ADA accessible upon completion of the project.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
To reduce the impact on customers, the work is done in stages so that no more than two of the stations are closed at one time. The 79th street station is the first one to undergo construction followed by 103rd Street station and 87th Street station at the end. Construction activities are progressing at 79th Street station with work being done at the street level. Work includes elevator cab installation and cable pulling from track level to the electrical room, as well as tile installation in the stairway walls. Construction activities continue at the 103rd Street station with framing for the platform roof ongoing, as well as platform deck panel installation.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | 95th Street Station CSU | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will fund the rehabilitation of the 95th Street / Chicago State University Station on the Metra Electric Line in Chicago. The project elements may include the replacement and/or rehabilitation of station platforms, new lighting, rehabilitation of the headhouse, repair or replacement of roofs, installation of warming shelters, new platform amenities, and other related work. The project may also include wayfinding signage or other station identifiers. A new tunnel entrance will be added and parking facility upgrades will be completed. The station will be made fully accessible with the addition of elevators.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The design for this station has been completed. Metra is currently in the procurement process to award a contract for the construction portion of the project.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | 111th St. Station / Pullman | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will fund the rehabilitation of the 111th Street / Pullman Station on the Metra Electric District Line in Chicago. The project elements may include the replacement and/or rehabilitation ofstation platforms, new lighting, gatehouse/head house rehabilitation, replacement of leaking roofs, installation of new warming shelters, new platform amenities, and other related work. The project mayalso include wayfinding signage or other station identifiers.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The design for this station is 40% complete. The design is currently on hold until the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process is complete. Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is required as part of the NEPA process since the station is located in a historic district.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | 147th St. - Sibley Station | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project consists of the complete rehabilitation of the 147th St. (Sibley Blvd.) station facility in Harvey along with the Metra Electric (ME) Line in Harvey. The project scope includes renovation of the station entrance, heated warming shelters, a canopy over half of the platform. Additional project elements include, but may not be limited to, lighting, sidewalk, bike facilities, landscape enhancements, and other related work.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Construction and punchlist activities are ongoing at the station. The contractor received the last shipment of light fixtures and began installing them on the platform level. Actvities related to pouring asphalt by the parking lot, installation of plants and sod at the station entrance, and installation of concrete pavers at the Kiss-And-Ride station entrance were completed. The contractor continues elevator work, as well as metal panels at the headhouse, warming shelters, and other areas.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Pace | 2020 - Bus Stop Shelters, Benches, Pads & Signs | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Bus | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Engineering drawings, manufacture, and installation of bus stop shelters, concrete pads, and benches, including a heated bus shelter at the Waukegan Metra station.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Activities continued working with the vendor for a new large delivery of new and replacement shelters expected in fall 2024. Pace evaluated bids and selected a vendor for new concrete pads. Additional site assignments are pending are pending for new concrete pads.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Pace | 2020 - Bus Tracker Signs | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Bus | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Production of new electric signs and associated installation costs to provide real-time bus information to riders. In 2021, ten will be replacements for Pulse Milwaukee Line vertical markers, while an additional ten will be for new locations.
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Activity for this project continued in this reporting period with real time bus information signage and electrical connections installed. Additional signs will be installed using other PAYGO funding for additional signs. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.22.2023 |
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