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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| + | Melrose Park Broadway Avenue Corridor Plan | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Melrose Park | $99,998 |
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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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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 | Developer Panel | 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 | Developer Panel | 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 | |||||||
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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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| + | City of Chicago Metra Station Area Typology Study | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Chicago | $125,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
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Description
The project assigned development typologies to all 77 Metra stations within the City of Chicago. These typologies provide a guide for elected officials and developers to identify opportunities for appropriate TOD development in the station areas, maximize access to transit, build ridership and support the surrounding community. This plan complements the Transit Friendly Development Guide completed by the City and the CTA in 2009, which created typologies for all CTA rail stations.
Current Activities
The final report was adopted by the Chicago Plan Commission in October 2014. The final report and other project documents can be found at: www.chicagometratypologies.com.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.31.2017 |
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| + | City of Chicago Taxi Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Cost Reimbursement Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Chicago Dept. of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection | $2,214,612 |
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In Progress | |||||||
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Not Available Description
Taxicab companies that purchase purpose-built wheelchair accessible taxi vehicles or convert standard vehicles to wheelchair accessible vehicles will be reimbursed for the costs associated with accessible vehicle elements. It is estimated that this project may contribute 133 accessible cabs to the taxi cab fleet now serving Chicago.
Current Activities
The City of Chicago executed the grant agreement on this project with the Federal Transit Administration on April 30, 2013. The City incorporated the project into the City budget in November. The City is working with the taxi companies to refine the process for how taxi companies may participate in the project.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.07.2017 |
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| + | CTA Rail Station Guides for CTA Customers Who are Blind or Visually Impaired | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $53,055 |
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Not Available Description
Guides to rail stations and accessible routes for CTA customers who are blind or have a visual impairment will be produced by this project. The guides to CTA's rail stations will be produced in Braille, plain text, and audio files. The plain text and audio files will be available on CTA's website.
Current Activities
The CTA and the Lighthouse for the Blind have agreed on the common description for the stations. The first stations that are under review are on the Pink and Orange Lines.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.07.2017 |
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