Capital programming is a core function of the RTA. RTA and the Service Boards have worked to articulate as well as advance a capital strategy for transit projects in the Chicagoland region.
Priority Projects have been identified by the Service Boards. These priority projects are updated on an annual basis. This page shows details about the funding for each priority project.
The 2024-2028 5-Year Regional Capital Program includes over 250 projects that are advancing many of these Priority Projects. The capital projects are shown in the table below, organized by Priority Project and can also be seen in a mapped form on the RTA Capital Projects Dashboard. Each project listing shows the amount of funding programmed in the 2024-2028 Regional Capital Program. Beginning with the 2024-2028 Capital Program, projects are evaluated based on 15 measures which were identified in the new Regional Transit Strategic Plan, Transit is the Answer. All projects in the 2024-2028 program show the detailed evaluations in this site.
The metrics include evaluations of Equity and Accessibility which are used in the performance-based allocation process. The region has committed to dedicating 20% of programmed funds to projects that fulfill the regional goals of improving equity and accessibility for 2025 and beyond as a part of the new performance-based capital allocation process
The Service Boards have met and exceeded the 20% goal for the 2025-2028 budget years.
Project Management Oversite (PMO) data is provided for projects that are being actively monitored by the PMO group. Data included current activities, start and end date and budget and schedule status. The following page has a full list of active PMO projects.
Upgrades and State of Good Repair projects along the Brown Line.
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CTA
BRT/Bus Slow Zone Removal/ TSP/Dedicated Lane projects
Bus
$0
$0
$231,240,000
$231,240,000
Targeted street and traffic signal improvements to increase bus speeds.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Bus Priority Corridor Study
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is pursuing the Bus Priority Corridor Study to advance planning for key bus corridors in the City of Chicago to identify concepts to dramatically improve bus service. The project will advance equity and mobility justice by enabling higher quality transit services to communities that have the greatest needs, mitigate congestion, improve air quality, and promote economic development and access to opportunity.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$700,000
$0
$0
$700,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Bus Slow Zones Elimination Program
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This is a joint partnership with CDOT where CTA and CDOT will implement a coordinated program of bus priority treatments and targeted solutions for specific problem areas, in order to improve speed and reliability on major bus corridors. Project funds will cover final design and construction for all six routes.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$16,875,000
$0
$0
$16,875,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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CTA Bus Queue Jump Signal Pilot
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The Bus Queue Jump Signal pilot proposal includes the design and installation of a pilot set of queue jump signals. This innovative project will expand on existing “smart intersection” technology to grant CTA buses early signal priority, allowing them to safely bypass traffic at intersections. Partnering with CTA on this project is the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and they have been implementing smart intersection technology throughout the city, which utilizes video detection to assess roadway usage and provide traffic counts, among other uses. This existing technology will be built upon, using components of machine learning, to identify CTA buses and communicate with the signal controller to provide a bus queue jump signal on a separate signal head. Through precisely targeting CTA buses, priority signals will only be granted when needed, ensuring an efficient use of signal time at the intersection.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,500,000
$0
$0
$1,500,000
Last Updated 09.25.2024
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CTA
Bus Garage Improvements
Bus
$0
$0
$248,090,000
$248,090,000
Provide repairs at bus maintenance garages and shops.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Bus Hoist Replacement Program
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will support an updated assessment of the bus hoists to determine which may need replacement, as well as design and construction for those locations.This funding will provide for the purchase and installation of bus hoists at five CTA bus garages.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$15,000,000
$0
$0
$15,000,000
Last Updated 03.15.2023
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Improve Facilities - Electric Bus Program Planning
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
CTA has committed to a full electrification of the bus fleet by 2040, providing significant air quality improvements to the region and the immediate vicinity of the garage facilities. To implement the program, the garages will need to be converted to allow for routing servicing / charging of the buses as well as new maintenance requirements. The work will generally involve significant electrical upgrades, installation of charger infrastructure, and general updates to the facility to support the conversion to an electric fleet.The primary locations for the electric charger upgrades will be within all of the CTA bus garages. Secondary locations will be on route charging at major terminals to support the longer bus routes. A study is ongoing to recommend network options and charging requirements. Additionally, load flow studies will be required at all of the garages to properly determine the specific charging needs.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$42,599,730
$0
$0
$42,599,730
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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North Park Garage – Building Demolition
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will cover the building demolition and site restoration of 5323 N. Kedzie.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$177,485
$0
$0
$177,485
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
Bus on Shoulder (BoS) Infrastructure
Bus
$0
$0
$17,025,000
$17,025,000
Passenger facilities for Bus on Shoulder service.
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Pace
Charging Infrastructure
Bus
$0
$0
$36,000,000
$36,000,000
Charging infrastructure at garages to charge electric buses, including power supply lines, charging station equipment, and backup generators.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Charging Infrastructure
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Maintenance of existing building structures, systems, asphalt/concrete, etc. Charging infrastructure at North, North Shore, and Southwest Divisions.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,500,000
$0
$0
$5,500,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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North Division Garage Improvements
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
These funds will be used to prepare the North Garage for Electirc buses.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$10,181,017
$0
$0
$10,181,017
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
Community Vehicles - Expansion
Bus
$0
$0
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
New Community and Call-n-Ride vehicles.
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Pace
Community Vehicles - Replacement
Bus
$0
$0
$22,530,000
$22,530,000
Replacement of buses reaching useful life.
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CTA
Critical Needs at CTA Facilities
System
$0
$10,000,000
$248,991,000
$238,991,000
Roof and other upgrades to maintenance facilities.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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103rd Garage Roof Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$10,000,000
Project Details
Description
Funding is to provide for building envelope repairs, roof replacements and repairs, pavement repairs, lighting upgrades, mechanical, electrical, plumbing upgrades, etc. Currently funds are programmed for 103 rd garage roof replacement.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Facilities Critical Needs
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Address the most immediate critical needs at CTA facilities systemwide to enable their safe and reliable operation.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$12,553,000
$0
$0
$12,553,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Facilities Critical Needs - Forest Glen Building Demolition
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The purpose of this project is to eliminate building maintenance costs and security liabilities to CTA associated with the vacant buildings at the Forest Glen Bus Garage (located at 5353 W. Armstrong Avenue and 5601 N. Elston Avenue), as well as to provide additional capacity for bus parking at the Forest Glen Bus Garage. The project scope includes demolition of the buildings at 5353 W. Armstrong Avenue, 5601 N. Elston Avenue, and the existing salt shed (all currently owned by the CTA).
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$7,366,852
$0
$0
$7,366,852
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$7,366,852
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Both of the vacant buildings have been demolished and the debris has been removed from the site. Fencing has been installed around the vacant lot. This project was significantly delayed due to the extensive environmental abatement process that was not initially anticipated. Final invoicing related to this process is outstanding. This is the final report on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Facilities Critical Needs - Kedzie Bus Garage Façade
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The project will retain a DoR firm to complete a comprehensive assessment of the structure’s exterior envelope to develop remediation and/or replacement plans for concerns regarding the exterior brick veneer delaminating from the backing block. The work will include detailing for caulking, flashing, or other treatments to prevent future similar issues from occurring due to water infiltration. Construction will repair portions of the brick that have fallen from the structure and other repairs to prevent recurrence of the failure.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$6,596,514
$0
$0
$6,596,514
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$6,596,514
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The project was on a brief hold in the winter due to weather conditions. The contractor has re-mobilized and work on concrete repairs, expansion joints, joint sealers and thermal insulation is ongoing. The tuckpointing and roofing work is also in progress.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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CTA
CTA OFPS - Equipment (Lease) - VENTRA
System
$0
$0
$0
$0
Support the VENTRA System.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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CTA Open Fare Payment System - Equipment (Lease) - VENTRA
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
CTA Open Fare Payment System - Equipment (Lease) - VENTRA: funds will provide in part for the principal and interest of the agreement need for the Open Fare Standard equipment, hardware, and software costs.The contractor (Cubic) costs including, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to design, build, finance, operate, maintain, repair and replace the equipment, the software and the Open Standards Fare System, and provide the Services, in accordance with the specifications and performance at the service levels and perform any other obligations pursuant to this Agreement.The capital share of the annual Base component cost is $15 million which provides for necessary design, testing, purchase and installation of assets such as the following: Ventra Vending Machines, Mobile Data Validators (readers), Driver Terminal Displays, retail terminals, and B26all software applications, and back-end hardware.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$60,000,000
$0
$0
$60,000,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$60,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
This project is for the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 annual equipment lease. The annual 2023 payments for the equipment lease were completed for this open fare equipment. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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CTA
Electric Bus Infrastructure Program
Bus
$0
$133,000,000
$831,000,000
$698,000,000
Electric bus infrastructure upgrades necessary to begin transition to electrify CTA's bus service. Full electric conversion of Chicago and 103rd Garages, Chargers installation, and 95th Substation upgrades.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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74th Bus Garage Electrification Facility Assessment
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will fund a facility assessment needed in order for the design work to proceed to fully implement the electrification of the Garage.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,500,000
$0
$0
$1,500,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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95th Street Terminal Electrification
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will install bus charging equipment at the 95th Street Terminal with associated electrical upgrades at the 95th Street rail traction power substation to support the equipment.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$32,600,000
$0
$0
$32,600,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Bus Garage Electrification - 103rd Garage
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$133,000,000
Project Details
Description
Provides funds for the design and construction for the full electrification of the 103rd Street Bus Garage as part of the e-Bus implementation.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$133,000,000
$133,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,000,000
$0
$133,000,000
$135,000,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Bus Garage Electrification - Chicago
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The project will provide for the necessary electrical, communications, and life safety system modernization at the Chicago Bus Garage to support the ongoing fleet conversion. This is a share of funding necessary for full upgrade to modify the Chicago Avenue bus garage. When engineering assessment and design criteria are complete, construction work can proceed with the first of CTA system bus garages. Order of magnitude estimate for Chicago Garage work is $100.0M, complete estimate will come from the engineering assessment.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
