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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| + | CTA | Skokie Shops - Electronic & Hydraulic Repair Room Expansions | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will provide for the expansion of four areas that are currently situated in the West Building of Skokie Shops to support the 5000 and 7000-series railcars maintenance cycles. All areas will be upgraded to new “clean” rooms that require the space to be enclosed, well lit, properly grounded, and air conditioned.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The General Contractor continued construction activities during this reporting period. The hydraulic break room had the CMU wall completed where the new concrete slab was poured, demolition and relocation of existing equipment, and installation of new windows, doors, and frame. Similarly, the concrete pour for the new mezzanine was completed. The contractor will continue construction activities and then move to the diagnostic center.
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| + | Metra | Smart Gates | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $2,000,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project involves upgrades to protected grade crossings to improve the safety and reliability of grade crossing protections. Metra has approximately 300 active grade crossings with warning devices. This project will fund upgrades of circuitry at these grade crossings to the latest technology. Metra will install monitors to check the condition of the grade crossing protection system. When a monitor detects an anomaly, the system will send a notice to the back office and dispatch a signal maintainer to perform repairs. PTC Wireless crossings are being added to the scope in 2025 and beyond.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Metra has executed a contract with a software vendor. Currently, there are 14 locations being updated with remote monitoring. The software vendor is also working on the user interface. The software was developed and is working in a lab environment. The construction and hardware installation at grade crossings is ongoing.
Last Updated 12.19.2024 |
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| + | Pace | South Campus Project - Markham | Support Facilities & Equipment | Bus | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will provide for construction, project management oversight, project administration, and any associated equipment and services for the Pace South Campus project. New facilities will be built on a 22-acre site that is situated next door to Pace’s South Division (2107 W. 163rd Place) Garage in Markham, Illinois, which is already owned by Pace. The purpose of this project is to consolidate certain operational functions currently operating at each garage into one location.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The exterior construction of the buildings has been completed. The contractor continues to work on final elements on the interior of the buildings including framing, drywall, patching and painting. Final adjustments are being performed to the office building for the gas and HVAC systems. The Acceptance Facility is currently waiting on long lead time items that have been purchased.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Station Displays (TROI Net) | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The TROI-Net Station Displays Project is the design and rollout of the next generation of Metra's VIS Signs as they reach the end of their useful life and require replacement. Instead of one VIS Sign per station, TROI-Net Station Displays will be installed at more than one location at most stations. To meet accessibility requirements and like the current VIS Signs, TROI-Net Station Displays will provide the visual part of Metra's Audio/Visual announcements at stations. TROI-Net Station Displays will also provide live train tracking information, customer information messages, and emergency messages to Metra’s customers.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Displays have begun being delivered in this reporting period but delivery of brackets are still waiting for delivery. Installation has begun and 32 stations have been completed with 64 monitors installed.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Stoney Creek Bridge- SWS | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project funds engineering design services for the replacement of the Stoney Creek Bridge on Metra’s SouthWest Service. The bridge, constructed in 1917, spans over Stoney Creek in Oak Lawn at milepost 16.3. Construction funds are provided in future years.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The 90% design has been completed and approved by Metra. The design is advancing to the 100% design submittal. The permit process activities are in progress.
Last Updated 12.19.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Substation Improvements - Matteson Substation | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project is for the replacement of the rectifiers at substations along the Metra Electric Line. The rectifiers are 35 years old and they have long exceeded their useful life. Replacement parts are not available. The Matteson Substation has been identified as a high priority location. Planned work at Matteson includes construction services to replace and add traction power equipment including a 15kv AC switchgear lineup and two?dry type copper?winding traction power transformers. Other locations identifed under this project include Jackson Substation and Homewood Substation.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The construction activities for Matteson Substation are in progress. The prefabricated substation enclosure (PSE) fabricator continued working on the Factory Acceptance Testing punch list items and completed pretesting activities with the General Contractor and Metra. Metra and the contractor continue to work to ensure the switchgear is delivered by January 2025. The design for Jackson Substation has been completed. The procurement activities for the construction of the Jackson Substation are in progress. The designer procurement for Homewood Substation is in progress.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | CTA | Substation Roof Repairs - Phase III | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $0 | $4,940,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Funding will be targeted to replace substation roofs that are worn, damaged, and beyond their life expectancies. Locations include Skokie, Douglas, Kolmar, Archer, Edmunds, Gage, Pershing, and Springfield substations.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Construction has been completed. The roof replacements at seven substations have been completed as well as repairs to the building envelope at O’Hare substation. This project is currently in the close out phase. This is the last report on this project.
Last Updated 12.19.2024 |
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| + | CTA | Systemwide Tactical Traction Power Upgrades (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Tactical Traction Power (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) -The purpose of this project is to implement traction power system improvements that will enable the CTA to continue to meet existing traction power needs, increase traction power capacity to meet future demand, and address state of good repair by repairing or replacing worn or obsolete equipment.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The contractor made significant headway during this reporting period and was able to reach substantial completion in July of this year. The contractor was able to finish the final walkthrough inspection and completed all punchlist items and is in contract closeout. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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| + | Metra | Systemwide Yard Improvements | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will provide design and construction funds for large-scale yard improvement projects at the various yards utilized by Metra. Sub-projects may include, but may not be limited to, the improvement or replacement of machines and equipment, upgrades to buildings and crew facilities, and the construction of new equipment and systems. Project activities may include, but are not limited to, HVAC and MEP system upgrades, securing hazardous and flammable materials, fire suppression system improvements, track renewal, new crosswalks, and yard platforms, replacing switch machines and components, and other activities. This project will allow for flexibility to implement high-priority yard improvements between districts that are integral to the continuation of Metra’s safe and reliable operations.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The construction management and construction activities for the CCF project are near completion. Procurements for construction services were rebid out for the 47th St. Coach & Diesel Shop project with NTP issued. The Fox Lake cable reel replacement project started construction as well as for the HVAC replacement system for OTC, Van Buren, and Kensington Yards continued construction activities during this reporting period.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | CTA | Tactical Traction Power (Equipment/Cable/Enclosures) | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
State of Good Repair projects and replacing obsolete equipment on CTA rail signal system
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Permits for the project were received in the last reporting period. Currently, the General Contractor is submitting process plans for start of construction and mobilization on site. Delivery of onsite storage containers is ongoing. CTA is working with the contractor to start the first phase of the project, which is the electrical shop equipment relocation.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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