Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | Waukegan Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Waukegan | $260,880 |
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Not Available Description
This project will add multi-modal access improvements to multiple Pace Routes on the Washington Street corridor. Route 572 is the primary route that serves the corridor, although Route 562 also serves portions of the corridor and four others connect to it (561, 565, 566, 569). Improvements include bus shelters and concrete pads, wayfinding to important destinations, curb extensions at the intersection with the Robert McClory Bike Path, crosswalk improvements along the project area, and bike parking at the Metra station. Current Activities
QBS is being advertised for Phase II Engineering. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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+ | Bellwood Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Bellwood | $750,000 |
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Not Available Description
The project funds improvements along St. Charles Road for 1.1 miles, from Mannheim Road to 25th Avenue, which is served by Pace Route 313 and near the Bellwood and Melrose Park Metra stations. Improvements include two bus shelter pads (Pace is providing the shelters), four benches, sidewalk connectors, crosswalks, ADA accessibility improvements, pedestrian lighting, and bicycle racks. Current Activities
Project completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.17.2022 |
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+ | Chicago Ridge Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Chicago Ridge | $998,239 |
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Not Available Description
The project funds pedestrian-related improvements along Ridgeland Avenue between 102nd and 111th Streets, which is served by the Chicago Ridge Metra station and Pace Route 384. Improvements include a new crosswalk, pedestrian signal countdowns, pavement striping, pedestrian railroad safety gates, ornamental lighting, way-finding signs, and bike racks. Current Activities
Project completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.17.2022 |
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+ | Evanston CTA and Metra Main Street Stations Bicycle Parking | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Evanston | $70,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project included the purchase and installation of a total of 40 bike parking facilities on three new concrete pads around the CTA and Metra Main Street Stations. Current Activities
Construction on the project and installation of the bike racks was completed in fall of 2017. Improvements include increased access to the Metra and CTA Main Street stations, CTA #205 and Northwestern University Intercampus Shuttle bus routes. The bike parking facilities improve access to these transit stations, in addition to business and commercial districts along Chicago Avenue and Main Street. Moreover, this project complements the City of Evanston's other efforts to encourage alternative transportation use. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.26.2023 |
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+ | Lake Villa Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Lake Villa | $330,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project connects over 230 residential housing units with the Lake Villa Metra Station through the construction of a 2,780 foot sidewalk and associated grading, utility adjustments, and restoration. Current Activities
Construction of this project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.10.2022 |
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+ | Midlothian Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Midlothian | $980,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project consisted of access improvements in the Midlothian Metra station area including removal and replacement of 8,542 square feet of sidewalk, installation of 1,268 feet of crosswalks, installation of ADA handicapped panels/ detectable warnings at 68 locations, and pedestrian lighting improvements on 147th Street from Pulaski to Central Park. Current Activities
Construction of this project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.10.2022 |
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+ | Mount Prospect Metra Station Bicycle Parking | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Mount Prospect | $168,500 |
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Not Available Description
The project improved bicycle access to the Mount Prospect Metra station and downtown area with the installation of shelters and concrete pads to accommodate 60 new covered bicycle parking spaces. Current Activities
The project was completed in fall of 2017. Improvements are making transit more accessible to cyclists, potentially increasing ridership along the Union Pacific Northwest Line. These improvements have also increased bicycle access to Pace Routes 234 (which has a shelter at Northwest Highway and Emerson) and 694 (stops at Prospect Avenue and Main Street). Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.18.2021 |
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+ | Oak Forest Metra Station and Pace Route Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Oak Forest | $564,887 |
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Not Available Description
Improvements to the Oak Forest station area include improving sidewalk connectivity, signage, ADA accessibility, and pedestrian lighting. Access to eight Pace bus stops on Route #383 will also be improved. Current Activities
The Village continues work to obtain IDOT required temporary easement documentation from multiple impacted property owners. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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+ | Richton Park Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Richton Park | $352,003 |
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Not Available Description
Project improvements include crosswalks, sidewalk connectors, ADA accessibility improvements at the Richton Park Metra station and along Pace Route #362. Current Activities
Construction of this project is complete. Awaiting IDOT closeout. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.24.2022 |
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+ | Skokie CTA Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Skokie | $314,760 |
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Not Available Description
Improvements include covered and non-covered bicycle parking, as well as an ADA ramp at the Village's Yellow stations. The Dempster station will receive 36 additional bicycle parking spots, an improved sidewalk connection to the bicycle parking, and an ADA accessible ramp. At Oakton-Skokie station, bicycle parking will be added to accommodate 30 additional bicycles. Current Activities
Skokie needs to coordinate with ComEd and with IDOT in order to get this project the approval to proceed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |