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 | Forest Park: Phase 1 - Racine Station and Morgan Substation & Hermitage Traction Power Improvements | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The CTA's Forest Park Blue Line Upgrades Project is the first of four phases of the Forest Park Branch. This project will provide for new trackwork from Halsted to IMD, an accessible station at Racine, advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. This work will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency on the Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The contractor completed the heavy mobilization at the project site. The construction activities are ongoing. The contractor continues to work for necessary permits related to drilling and directional bores for the project. A weekend-single track linecut is scheduled for end of September with backup in the first weekend of October. Work in the linecut will include working on Morgan substation and Racine Stationhouse at bridge level, complete forming the deck for the platform extension, detailing the bridge, rebar replacement, pouring the bridge deck concrete for the station house, and miscellaneous steel work.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | CTA | Forest Park: Phase 1 - Advance Utility | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The CTA's Forest Park Blue Line Upgrades Project is the first of four phases of the Forest Park Branch.This project will provide for new trackwork from Halsted to IMD, an accessible station at Racine,advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. Thiswork will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency onthe Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The contractors for all four surveys completed their work during this reporting period and two are in final comments. Invoicing continues and all four contracts are considered to be in financial closeout. This will be the last update on this project.
Last Updated 01.10.2023 |
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| + | CTA | Forest Park: Phase 1 - Trackwork Halsted to IMD | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | Ahead of Schedul | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The CTA's Forest Park Blue Line Upgrades Project is the first of four phases of the Forest Park Branch. This project will provide for new trackwork from Halsted to Illinois Medical District (IMD), an accessible station at Racine, advanced utility work, and a new substation and traction power equipment upgrades at Hermitage. This work will enhance service quality via speed, reliability, and comfort, and improve operational efficiency on the Forest Park Branch of CTA's rapid transit Blue Line service.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The major trackwork and signal work has been completed, with almost three miles of track, between the LaSalle and Illinois Medical District stations rebuild. The contractor is in the final stages of providing submittals and warranties. This project was completed early and is in the close out phase. This will be the final update for this project.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | Metra | GPS Train Tracking | Rolling Stock | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project involves the replacement of the current GPS, which has exceeded its useful life. Metra will replace the GPS, on-board announcement system and signs on the entire fleet. Metra will also install automatic passenger counters and event recorders. The new system will maintain the necessary current functions, while potentially adding video surveillance, customer information displays and an information system. This project will enable Metra to track trains, count passengers and provide information with one system.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The project design is 100% complete. The First Article of Inspection and training were completed. All installation work on the MED and RID yards were completed. Station control unit for station announcements installations were completed. All software will be installed by end of June. The GPS Train Tracker backbone is projected to be completed by the end of the year.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | CTA | Green Line - Lake Street Bridge | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The Green Line Improvements project will largely focus on track replacement and structural repairs.This funding would support track improvements on both sides of the Lake Street Bridge, which isscheduled to be completely replaced by the Chicago Department of Transportation in 2023. The scopeof the project will include: improve the curve geometry on the east side of the bridge; replace thetimber ties and rail fasteners, install new gauge planking, replace equipment at both the east and westturnouts, and replace structural steel framing for the three side platforms adjacent to the track.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The design has been completed. Coordination efforts with CDOT are ongoing. Once CDOT finishes their portion of the design, CTA will align the timeline for procurement and construction activities with CDOT’s.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | CTA | Green Line Jackson Park Branch Trackwork | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The Green Line Improvements project will largely focus on track replacement and structural repairs. FY 2020 funding will improve Green line infrastructure improvements including Track, Substations, Traction Power Cable Replacement and all local traction power cables throughout the line system.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The work is being performed by CTA in-house work forces. Activities related to tie replacement, cross grinder and flange replacements are ongoing. Material purchases are also ongoing.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Gresham Area Bridges | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project funds the remainder of construction costs to replace two bridges on the Rock Island (RI) Line in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. The Vincennes Bridge on the RI Main Line is a concrete structure built in 1916 at milepost 9.75. The Morgan Bridge on the RI Beverly Branch is a timber structure at milepost 10.15 and was erected in 1973 by the now-defunct Rock Island Railroad with the intention of being a temporary solution. Both bridges are named after the Chicago street over which they cross, carry two main line tracks, and will be replaced with resilient concrete bridges.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The Notice to Proceed for construction has been issued in September 2023. Currently the contractor is working on submittals and the permitting process. There are some delays associated with permitting process.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | CTA | Harlem Bus Bridge | Track & Structure | Bus | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will replace the Harlem Bus Bridge at our O'Hare Line Harlem Station. The bridge removal and reconstruction limits are from the north end of the bridge expansion joint to the south limits of the bridge expansion joint. The work includes all removal and reconstruction of the existing bridge structure with a new superstructure galvanized steel and bearing assemblies, concrete bridge deck, concrete sidewalks, approach slabs, curb and gutters, drainage, expansion joint assemblies, guard rails, trash enclosures, pedestrian shelters, electrical I LED lighting, signage, pavement stripping, and curb lane painting.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The Notice to Proceed for construction has been issued in September 2023. Bridge demolition is still ongoing and I-Beams are being removed with the assistance of a crane. Deck spans continue to be removed. Watermain revisions are under review with OUC for permits.
Last Updated 09.25.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Harvey Transportation Center - Metra | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $8,230,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The Pace Harvey Transportation Center and Metra Harvey Station Improvements is a joint Metra and Pace venture along with the City of Harvey to redevelop the existing Harvey Transportation Center and improve the Metra commuter rail station to form a magnet for new businesses and new residents to the City of Harvey. Improvements will include a new station entrance, new platform headhouses, waiting areas, elevators, an expanded platform with a canopy, new parking with a kiss-and-ride lane, and new lighting. Signs and other station amenities will also be added to improve the passenger experience.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
This project is in the design phase. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process has been completed. The design is progressing and is currently at 30% completion. Pace and Metra held an open house in January to get the community’s feedback on the design alternatives for the new Transportation Center. Community engagement is ongoing.
Last Updated 12.19.2024 |
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| + | Metra | Homewood Station | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Additional construction funds are provided to this project to complete the rehabilitation of the Homewood Metra Station and associated intermodal facilities on the Metra Electric (ME) Line. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, general tunnel rehabilitation, tunnel drainage solutions, elevator and stair improvements, the addition of a pedestrian ramp into the tunnel on the west end of the station, platform improvements, warming shelter, and head house improvements, and improvements to the Pace and Amtrak facilities.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The parking lot with 53 parking spaces was completed. The 100% station design review was completed in this reporting period by Metra and their PMO. The General Contractor was given NTP in March, and crews have mobilized on site and continued construction on the station. Currently, construction is 70% complete.
Last Updated 06.10.2024 |
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