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This project assessed the existing Ride in Kane program and recommended areas of improvement. Program performance and financial conditions were examined. Solution strategies of the report focus on elements such as trip scheduling, reporting procedures, and trip pooling. An implementation plan and sponsor toolkit resource guide were prepared to assist program participants in enacting recommendations.
The Village was selected for inclusion in the 2014 Community Planning Program of Projects for a ULI Developer Discussion Panel. The Discussion was used by the Village to solicit guidance on ways to proactively attract infill development near the Metra Station as well as along the Downtown Main Street corridor
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.
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.
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.
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
Source
Amount
RTA
$3,750
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
rta
loc
Completed
Project Details
Related Reports
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.
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.
The RTA worked with the Village to update their zoning regulations in the TOD area.
Current Activities
New TOD area zoning regulations were unanimously adopted by the Village Board on October 20, 2014 and the new regulations will be posted as soon as minor revisions are made.
The RTA coordinated with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring in a panel of development experts to provide guidance and advice on ways the community can attract TOD investment in their Metra station area.
Current Activities
This panel convened in February 2014 and a summary report of the discussion can be found below in the Study Documents. The RTA is monitoring progress and will offer assistance with implementation as needed.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source
Amount
RTA
$3,750
Last Updated 01.04.2017
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