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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| + | Metra | Elevator Replacement | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $8,986,515 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will renovate, replace, or upgrade elevators at various locations throughout the entire Metra system. New elevators will be built to the industry best practice specifications set by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to ensure the new elevators are reliable and resilient as well as ADA-compliant. This project is part of Metra’s ongoing commitment to achieving full accessibility across the system.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The elevator modernization for Millennium Station and Grand & Cicero are in the design development phase with 60% design under review and incorporating comments. Metra is also working on task order amendments. A systemwide elevator inspection and assessment is in progress as well as having proposals being evaluated.
Last Updated 12.19.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Elmhurst Station | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will fund Metra’s portion of a larger station renovation/expansion in Elmhurst. It will leverage CMAQ funds obtained by the Village of Elmhurst to construct a larger station to accommodate the growing ridership.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Preliminary engineering and NEPA process were completed. The Village of Elmhurst is leading the design with their consultant. The designer reached 90% design and is under Metra review. The development to 100% design has been initiated.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Evanston Bridge Repainting | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project involves the sanding, abatement and repainting of the Dempster Street and Davis Streetbridges in Evanston on the Union Pacific North Line.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The contractor finished painting and applying the protective coating on the bridge in December. Final invoices remain and this will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.22.2023 |
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| + | CTA | Facilities Critical Needs - Forest Glen Building Demolition | Support Facilities & Equipment | Bus | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
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).
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^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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| + | CTA | Facilities Critical Needs - Kedzie Bus Garage Façade | Support Facilities & Equipment | Bus | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
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.
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^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 | Facilities Critical Needs- Substation Roof Repairs - Phase II | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Program would address the most immediate critical needs at CTA facilities systemwide to enable their safe and reliable operation. The goal would be to have an annual appropriation in the CIP that would be solely dedicated toward addressing this Program. Transit service safety and reliability is affected by out-of-date rail, bus, and maintenance facilities.The project will complete roof replacements at five CTA substations: Calvary, Lotus, Des Plaines, Ashland, and O’Hare. The project will also complete exterior façade repair at the O’Hare Substation, including wall panel and louver replacement, masonry wall and expansion joint repairs, painting, doors, and new surface mounted exterior light fixtures. Design will be completed in-house by CTA engineering staff.
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PMO:
^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 06.10.2024 |
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| + | Pace | Farebox System Replacement | Support Facilities & Equipment | Bus | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Farebox System Replacement - Over 700 fareboxes on Pace fixed route buses will be replaced, with prior PAYGO funding of $7.5M from 2020 included.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
All of the fareboxes were installed on the garages and the project is considered substantially complete. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 04.01.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Fiber Optic MED | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project consists of the replacement of the coaxial cable and copper cable used to conduct voice and signal data on the Metra Electric District’s Main Line. The fiber optic cable will connect to the recent installation on the South Chicago Branch and Blue Island Branch and extend to the downtown terminal. Existing cable will be replaced with fiber optic cable. New cable will be hung on the catenary structures in a manner similar to the existing cable.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The designer reached 100% design completion. Metra is working on preparing the IFB documents for the construction of this project. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Financial System Replacement | Contingencies and Administration | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project provides for the development and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System at Metra. This project will replace Metra's payroll software that is nearing technical obsolescence as Microsoft is scheduled to end support of the current application. The replacement system will integrate internal and external management of information across the Metra organization, including such areas as finance, accounting, sales, inventory, customer service and human resources.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Metra was able to complete the conversion to Dynamics 365. The vendor continues to work on additional scope for post-software implementation. Metra submitted a revised procurement package for the Payroll System replacement. There were scope additions that occurred during this reporting period for the UP employees onboarding, the vendor portal, and integration with other systems. Interviews and demonstrations for vendors will be held in the next reporting period for the RFP for the revised procurement package for the Payroll System replacement.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | Pace | Fixed Route Electric Buses | Rolling Stock | Bus | $0 | $137,949,038 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Replacement battery-electric buses including associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections) for fixed route services operating systemwide.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The contract was executed, and the vendor originally provided Pace with an updated production schedule due to previous supply chain issues and long lead time items. However, the vendor was bought out by a new company, Phoenix Cars, LLC. Since the change, Phoenix has provided Pace with an updated delivery schedule and Pace will start to receive vehicles in early 2025.
Last Updated 12.19.2024 |
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