Planning Programs and Projects

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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ Mount Prospect Metra Station Bicycle Parking Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Mount Prospect $168,500
  • rta
  • fed
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The project improved bicycle access to the Mount Prospect Metra station and downtown area with the installation of shelters and concrete pads to accommodate 60 new covered bicycle parking spaces.

Current Activities

The project was completed in fall of 2017. Improvements are making transit more accessible to cyclists, potentially increasing ridership along the Union Pacific Northwest Line. These improvements have also increased bicycle access to Pace Routes 234 (which has a shelter at Northwest Highway and Emerson) and 694 (stops at Prospect Avenue and Main Street).

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $33700.00
Federal $134800.00

Last Updated 05.18.2021

+ Oak Forest Metra Station and Pace Route Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Oak Forest $564,887
  • rta
  • fed
In Progress

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

Improvements to the Oak Forest station area include improving sidewalk connectivity, signage, ADA accessibility, and pedestrian lighting. Access to eight Pace bus stops on Route #383 will also be improved.

Current Activities

The Village continues work to obtain IDOT required temporary easement documentation from multiple impacted property owners.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $112977.00
Federal $451910.00

Last Updated 04.26.2024

+ Richton Park Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Richton Park $352,003
  • rta
  • fed
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

Project improvements include crosswalks, sidewalk connectors, ADA accessibility improvements at the Richton Park Metra station and along Pace Route #362.

Current Activities

Construction of this project is complete. Awaiting IDOT closeout.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $70401.00
Federal $281602.00

Last Updated 06.24.2022

+ Skokie CTA Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Skokie $314,760
  • rta
  • fed
In Progress

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

Improvements include covered and non-covered bicycle parking, as well as an ADA ramp at the Village's Yellow stations. The Dempster station will receive 36 additional bicycle parking spots, an improved sidewalk connection to the bicycle parking, and an ADA accessible ramp. At Oakton-Skokie station, bicycle parking will be added to accommodate 30 additional bicycles.

Current Activities

Skokie needs to coordinate with ComEd and with IDOT in order to get this project the approval to proceed.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $62952.00
Federal $251808.00

Last Updated 03.29.2024

+ University Park Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit University Park $491,750
  • rta
  • fed
Completed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

Project improvements include new sidewalk connections, crosswalks, and ADA improvements (ramps and detectable warnings) to provide better access to Pace Route #367 and Metra service throughout the Village.

Current Activities

Project completed.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $98350.00
Federal $393400.00

Last Updated 10.17.2022

+ Glen Ellyn Pace Route Access Improvement Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Glen Ellyn $187,720
  • rta
  • fed
Completed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

This project includes installation of pedestrian and bicycle improvements that provide enhanced access to Pace Route 301, including the installation of pedestrian signal heads, crosswalks, ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, and sidewalks along or connecting to Route 301. These improvements expand the existing sidewalk networks, providing links to the Glen Ellyn South Bike Route, nearby residential areas, a senior housing complex, and nearby commercial and office land uses.

Current Activities

The project was completed in summer of 2017.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $37000.00
Federal $150720.00

Last Updated 05.18.2021

+ La Grange Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit La Grange $385,100
  • rta
  • fed
Completed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

This project provides improvements to the La Grange, Stone Avenue station on the BNSF commuter rail line that include ADA-accessible pathways to platforms, crosswalks on surrounding streets, improved accessibility to commuter parking, added bicycle parking, and improved kiss-and-ride areas.

Current Activities

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $77000.00
Federal $308100.00

Last Updated 02.15.2021

+ Palos Heights Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Palos Heights $620,190
  • rta
  • fed
Completed

Project Details

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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
Source Amount
RTA $124000.00
Federal $496190.00

Last Updated 05.18.2021

+ Rolling Meadows Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Rolling Meadows $1,216,500
  • rta
  • fed
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

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
Source Amount
RTA $243000.00
Federal $973500.00

Last Updated 02.15.2021