Planning Programs and Projects

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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ University Park Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit University Park $491,750
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

Project improvements include new sidewalk connections, crosswalks, and ADA improvements (ramps and detectable warnings) to provide better access to Pace Route #367 and Metra service throughout the Village.

Current Activities

Project completed.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $98,350
Federal $393,400

Last Updated 10.17.2022

+ Glen Ellyn Pace Route Access Improvement Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Glen Ellyn $187,720
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project includes installation of pedestrian and bicycle improvements that provide enhanced access to Pace Route 301, including the installation of pedestrian signal heads, crosswalks, ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, and sidewalks along or connecting to Route 301. These improvements expand the existing sidewalk networks, providing links to the Glen Ellyn South Bike Route, nearby residential areas, a senior housing complex, and nearby commercial and office land uses.

Current Activities

The project was completed in summer of 2017.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $37,000
Federal $150,720

Last Updated 05.18.2021

+ La Grange Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit La Grange $385,100
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

This project provides improvements to the La Grange, Stone Avenue station on the BNSF commuter rail line that include ADA-accessible pathways to platforms, crosswalks on surrounding streets, improved accessibility to commuter parking, added bicycle parking, and improved kiss-and-ride areas.

Current Activities

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $77,000
Federal $308,100

Last Updated 02.15.2021

+ Palos Heights Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Palos Heights $620,190
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The project improved access to Pace Routes #383 and #386 by providing new sidewalks and infill sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads. These improvements provide connections to existing sidewalk networks, a recreational center, and residential, commercial, and office land uses.

Current Activities

The project was completed in summer of 2017.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $124,000
Federal $496,190

Last Updated 05.18.2021

+ Rolling Meadows Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Rolling Meadows $1,216,500
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project provides new sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads along a one-and-a-half mile section of Golf Road, improving access to three Pace fixed routes that operate on the corridor (#209, #606, and #757). Several major employers are located on this corridor and it has also been chosen by Pace as a potential Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) route.

Current Activities

Construction completed in summer of 2017.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $243,000
Federal $973,500

Last Updated 02.15.2021