Capital programming is a core function of the RTA. RTA and the Service Boards have worked to articulate as well as advance a capital strategy for transit projects in the Chicagoland region.
Priority Projects have been identified by the Service Boards. These priority projects are updated on an annual basis. This page shows details about the funding for each priority project.
The 2024-2028 5-Year Regional Capital Program includes over 250 projects that are advancing many of these Priority Projects. The capital projects are shown in the table below, organized by Priority Project and can also be seen in a mapped form on the RTA Capital Projects Dashboard. Each project listing shows the amount of funding programmed in the 2024-2028 Regional Capital Program. Beginning with the 2024-2028 Capital Program, projects are evaluated based on 15 measures which were identified in the new Regional Transit Strategic Plan, Transit is the Answer. All projects in the 2024-2028 program show the detailed evaluations in this site.
The metrics include evaluations of Equity and Accessibility which are used in the performance-based allocation process. The region has committed to dedicating 20% of programmed funds to projects that fulfill the regional goals of improving equity and accessibility for 2025 and beyond as a part of the new performance-based capital allocation process
The Service Boards have met and exceeded the 20% goal for the 2025-2028 budget years.
Project Management Oversite (PMO) data is provided for projects that are being actively monitored by the PMO group. Data included current activities, start and end date and budget and schedule status. The following page has a full list of active PMO projects.
Capital costs associated with the maintenance of buses
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Engine/Transmission Retrofits & Maintenance Capital
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Engine/Transmission Retrofits & Associated Capital - Replacement of engines and transmissions at a unit cost of $160,000 per bus and $8,000 per paratransit vehicle, and associated capital (radiator, pumps, alternator, filters, belts, compressors, coils, shafts, modules, clamps, heaters, turbochargers, etc.).
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,912,569
$0
$0
$5,912,569
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
Fixed Route Buses - Expansion
Bus
$0
$0
$83,889,000
$83,889,000
Buses for new services
+
CTA
Replacement Buses (4000 Series) - Electric Buses
Bus
$0
$183,375,355
$263,332,432
$79,957,077
Replace 208 Articulated Buses due replacement in 2023. Priced at FY 2021 Articulated e-bus @1.4M. Ongoing need to replace buses as they age.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Purchase Articulated Electric Buses and Charging Equipment
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$183,375,355
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide for a new procurement intended to replace 208 articulated 4000-Series buses with the equivalent number of electric buses
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$158,558,869
$158,558,869
State
$0
$0
$24,816,486
$24,816,486
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$29,336,647
$0
$183,375,355
$212,712,002
Last Updated 12.14.2023
+
CTA
Systemwide Station Program
System
$5,000,000
$42,568,629
$118,178,681
$75,610,052
Station upgrades, modernization and accessibility improvements
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
43rd Street Station Green Line - Improvements
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will revise an exit only stair to reduce the street level footprint and make other aesthetic and state-of-good repair upgrades to coordinate with an upcoming new adjacent development.Creates a Green Line TOD project at 43rd Station in Southeast side of the City and provides for an enhanced environment to sustain the redevelopment occurring within the neighborhood.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$12,000,000
$0
$0
$12,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Central Station (Purple Line) - Stair Replacement
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Replace Central Station stairway, in Evanston, which include risers, treads, stair stringers, handrails, guardrails, canopies and enclosures.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,414,066
$0
$0
$2,414,066
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Clark and Lake Stair Replacement
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Replace stairs at mezzanine level at Blue Line Clark and Lake Station.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$650,000
$0
$0
$650,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Cottage Grove Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
CTA has partnered with the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to revitalize the southeastcorner of 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue with a new multi-use office/retail space, which willcontain a new Cottage Grove station house. Overall the general design concept relocates the CottageGrove station house within POAH's new Woodlawn Crossing mixed-use development at the southeastcorner of 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, while the existing platforms and other related railinfrastructure will remain in their current locations. The POAH design concept also adds a newpedestrian bridge and canopy to connect the existing platforms to POAH's Woodlawn Crossing building.The project will dramatically decrease the footprint of the CTA's Cottage Grove station over theintersection of 63rd Street and Cottage Grove, which will provide more natural light at street-level anddirectly respond to community feedback. The project features a number of station enhancements thatwill improve customer experience, including attractive new sculptural canopies, contemporary stationfinishes, a new elevator, and brighter lighting inside the station and on the platform. This funding willprovide for the demolition of the existing station house and canopy, new stationhouse including finisheswithin a new multi-use office/retail space conforming to CTA standards and criteria, platform extensions,new stairs from platform to grade, a new platform canopy, new friction buffer stops and associated trackwork, structural steel girder and stringer repairs, new lighting, new signage, and new train operator'sfacility.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$76,447,966
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
A contract has been awarded in January 2021 and CTA has issued a notice to proceed. The 60% design has been completed. Negotiations with POAH and City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (CDPD) on final design for building where station entrance will be located are ongoing. POAH procured their own designer to support this project. Design is currently on hold until an agreement is reached with POAH and CDPD. CTA is exploring the option to continue design on the structural and track component of the project, as this work will be done by CTA internal forces.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Irving Park Station - Escalator and Canopy Replacement
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Platform canopies and escalators will be replaced at Irving Park station on the O'Hare Blue Line. This project will address safety and state of good repair needs by replacing the worn and damaged platformcanopies at this station. Platform canopies that are in a state of disrepair allow water infiltration, which can cause damage to additional building materials and equipment and pose a safety risk to bothcustomers and employees. The scope of work for the station canopies includes the demolition and replacement of deteriorated canopy corrugated metal roofs, and repair and modification of the supportingsteel structure. Furthermore, escalators will be replaced at Irving Park Station.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$14,782,125
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The construction work has been completed. The escalators have been installed and the canopy work has reached substantial completion. Activities on final punch list items are ongoing. The project is in the close out phase.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Loyola Station Red Line - Stair and Elevator Replacement
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project will reconstruct or replace the existing cast-in-place concrete stairs that go from the main stationhouse to the elevated platform. Additionally, the traction elevator will be fully replaced with all new components including cab, platform, cables, motor, and controller.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,000,000
$0
$0
$4,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Park & Ride Improvements
Stations & Passenger Facilities
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Capital maintenance work is necessary to improve or maintain parking lots at a SOGR. Renewal work for priority locations includes concrete structure restoration, surface paving, curb and sidewalk, drainage systems, and installation of parking machines.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,500,000
$0
$0
$1,500,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Public Address Communication Modernization & Upgrade
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$14,000,000
Project Details
Description
Project will provide for the comprehensive overhaul of CTA's Public Address System to upgrade the Authority's PA system from antiquated and obsolete technology to modern digital technology with disaster recovery/business continuity solutions, increased capacity, and compliance with NFPA 130. The PA system upgrade will include the upgrade/replacement of the master head-end system at the Control Center and Backup Control Center, and remote systems at each rail station, with ancillary physical infrastructure.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$12,000,000
$12,000,000
State
$0
$0
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$14,000,000
$14,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
+
Quincy Loop Station Upgrade
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The purpose of this project is make improvements to the historic Quincy Loop station, including the addition of two elevators to make this station accessible. In addition, this project will repair, repaint and refinish interior elements throughout the stationhouse, and will also paint the exterior of the stationhouse. Lighting will be upgraded and the canopy roof will be repaired where necessary.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$731,332
$0
$0
$731,332
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Rail Station Communications Infrastructure Modernization
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$10,000,000
Project Details
Description
Project will provide for the comprehensive rehabilitation, overhaul, and expansion of communications infrastructure at all CTA rail stations to support new and modern technologies for customer facing as well as life safety functions. The rail station communications infrastructure upgrade will include the upgrade/rehabilitaion/expansion of communications infrasturcture at each rail station, including but not limted to conduit, cabling, power sources, networking, HVAC, grounding, and other ancillary physical infrastructure.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Refresh and Renew Program Expansion
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$3,000,000
$9,000,000
Project Details
Description
Provides a heavy investment in refreshing stations and facilities every five years to promote safety, security and longevity to all CTA facilities including, but not limited to Rail Stations and Platforms, Bus Garages and Rail Shops across the system.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$3,000,000
$6,000,000
$9,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$6,000,000
$3,000,000
$6,000,000
$15,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rehabilitate Blue Line Stations - Grand, Chicago and Division Stations
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Rehab of Grand, Chicago and Division Stations on the Blue Line O'hare branch.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,336,026
$0
$0
$2,336,026
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rehabilitate Rail Stations - Systemwide
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Rehabilitate Rail Stations Systemwide - Rail Stations Program would provide an annual appropriation for much-needed rehabilitation and modernization work at existing CTA rail stations. In addition, Infrastructure’s Rail Stations Program funds could be re-appropriated to support other critical needs at rail stations as they arise and implementation of systemwide projects can be scaled dependent on funding and locations.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,925,000
$0
$0
$5,925,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Rehabilitate Rail Stations -95th Terminal
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This new job order will support the final change order for the construction firm, including the removal of several underground storage tanks near the terminal.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$625,384
$0
$0
$625,384
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Security Camera Modernization and Upgrade
Stations & Passenger Facilities
System
$2,000,000
$9,568,629
Project Details
Description
Project will provide for the comprehensive overhaul of CTA's CCTV Security Camera Video System to upgrade the Authority's camera and video management system and communications transport system from antiquated and obsolete technology to modern high-speed technology with disaster recovery/business continuity solutions, increased capacity, and inter-operability with City of Chicago OEMC. The video system upgrade will include the upgrade of the master CCTV head-end system at the Control Center and Headquarters, and life safety CCTV systems upgrades at each rail station, transit facility, and critical infrastructure, with ancillary physical infrastructure.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,000,000
$7,568,629
$9,568,629
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$7,568,629
$11,568,629
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Station Security Enhancements
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Station Security Enhancements Systemwide (Safe and Secure) Initiative invests $15 million to provide for enhancements to be made to stations that include lighting, repairs, and other improvements. This multiple year effort is expected to touch over 100 stations throughout the system
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Systemwide Security Cameras Improvements (Safe & Secure): Systemwide Security Cameras Safe and Secure investment of $18.0 M will add 1,000 new cameras and upgrade more than 3,800 older-model cameras throughout the system, including adding additional camera coverage to CTA-owned bus turnarounds and add monitors at all 146 CTA kiosks.$5M Modernize cameras$1M Install monitors at all kiosks$4M Install cameras at all CTA owned bus turnarounds$8M Maintain cameras in state of the art condition
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,707,200
$0
$0
$4,707,200
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Western Station Brown Line - Reconstruction
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Rehabilitation required at this station that was not part of the Brown Line Reconstruction project and has older elevators that are part of the ASAP program on replacing existing elevators.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$30,162,349
$0
$0
$30,162,349
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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CTA
Replacement Bus Purchase (1000 Series) - 600 Clean Diesel Buses
Bus
$38,878,238
$107,050,060
$176,016,315
$68,966,255
Replace 600 of the 1000 Series Buses that have now been in service 15 yrs plus and are now due replacement.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Replace Buses - Options to Purchase Up To 500 of 1,030
Rolling Stock
Bus
$38,878,238
$107,050,060
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The scope of this project will provide for the engineering, purchase, and inspection of fully accessible, air conditioned Clean Diesel buses; including a spare parts inventory. Engineering includes: development of specifications, pre-bid engineering meetings, onsite inspections of prospective bidders and/or their vendors’ plants, inspection of buses during production and acceptance of vehicles after delivery. 5 Year funds will continue funding stream for the Option(s) to replace up to 500 additional buses. Option(s) to the Base (100) contract order consist of up to an additional 500 buses that will initiate multiple orders to replace the 1000 Series New Flyer buses that have been in service since FY 2006.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$15,942,638
$65,295,062
$81,237,700
State
$0
$22,935,600
$2,876,760
$25,812,360
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$148,301,069
$38,878,238
$68,171,822
$255,351,129
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$406,393,560
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
There are 100 complete buses and 100 buses in service from the base order. Option 1 has 91 buses completed and 66 buses in service. Training is ongoing for the proper function and maintenance of the buses. Inspections are still ongoing. The delivery of the last 9 buses from option 1 are expected to be delivered in October 2023. Option #2 has nine buses delivered and are being prepped to be put in service.
Improvements to Transportation and Transfer Facilities
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Harvey Transportation Center - Pace
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Pace is partnering with Metra, the City of Harvey, and IDOT with the intent to move the transportation center and combine it with the Metra station.The elements of the construction may include pavement, lighting, platforms, shelters, restrooms, structures and systems and may have a taxi release area to create a multimodal facility.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$30,850,000
$0
$0
$30,850,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Improve Passenger Facilities
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Improve Passenger Facilities - Fabrication of a new Ventra machine for the O'Hare multimodal facility in 2021. Future renovations are being evaluated for Burr Ridge & Hillside Park-n-Rides, Chicago Heights Transfer Center, Riverdale Bus Turnaround, and Gurnee Mills Transportation Center.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$120,000
$0
$0
$120,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Joliet Gateway Center - Bus Stop Improvements
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The City of Joliet is redeveloping the existing publicly owned Joliet Union Depot and nearby publicproperties as a Multi-Modal Transportation Center to be owned by the City. As part of this redevelopmentthe City of Joliet has partnered with Pace to construct a new Bus Station and turn-around for public andinter-city transit which will include parking improvements and the construction of new vehicular andpedestrian access and circulation system. The new Bus Station is south of New Street, north of MarionStreet and west of the BNSF/Union Pacific Railroad. The bus station will have 13 berths, with Pacehaving exclusive use of 11 berths, passenger loading islands with canopies and shelters, signage andlandscaping. There will also be a widening of the St. Louis Street, Pace bus operator and public toilets ata location immediately northeast of the existing Pace Heritage Division garage, and ADA accessiblesidewalks.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$9,509,500
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The City of Joliet and Pace entered into an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement for this project. The overall Joliet Gateway Terminal project is being managed by the City of Joliet. The City of Joliet prepared 100% design and bid the larger Intermodal Transportation Project, of which the Bus Turnaround Component is a part of. A construction contract was awarded, notice to proceed was issued in February, and construction began in March. Substantial completion and beneficial occupancy for the depot building was achieved in December 2021, after a walk?through inspection of depot building. The Scott Street pedestrian tunnel was completed in April 2022. Punch list items on building, passenger platforms and site landscaping were completed in June 2022.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Program Management
System
$0
$0
$66,064,000
$66,064,000
Provide for Program Management
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Program Management
Contingencies and Administration
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Professional services to manage implementation of the CTA's Capital Construction Program. Funds provide for a construction program management consultant.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$13,212,750
$0
$0
$13,212,750
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Radio System Upgrade
Rail
$0
$0
$64,500,000
$64,500,000
Replacement of obsolete radio system
+
CTA
Non-Revenue Vehicle Replacement Program
System
$3,225,000
$8,450,000
$70,740,422
$62,290,422
Replacement of vehicles needed for maintenance and operations support
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Equipment and Non-Revenue Vehicles Program
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$2,000,000
$6,000,000
Project Details
Description
CTA plans to invest funds annually to fund the phased replacement of aged equipment and vehicles used by CTA maintenance groups that include Bus, Rail, Power & Way, and Facilities.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,269,359
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$7,269,359
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Non-Revenue Utility Vehicle Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$1,225,000
$2,450,000
Project Details
Description
Heavy-Duty Vehicles to support routine infrastructure maintenance, emergency repairs, and recovery operations.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$1,225,000
$1,225,000
$2,450,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,450,000
$1,225,000
$1,225,000
$4,900,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Non-Revenue Vehicles - Diesel Locomotives
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Equipment and Non-Revenue Vehicles (Diesel Locomotives): Funding will provide for the replacement of CTA's diesel locomotive snow fighters. The self-propelled locomotives with special attachments to remove snow and ice during severe winter weather conditions are able to operate and clear system track, so that CTA can safely power up the system to restore/provide service. When traction power is down, this equipment will also be used to move rolling stock to secure locations.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,333,095
$0
$0
$3,333,095
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$22,731,013
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The structural design was approved by the CTA and the first snowfighter was received on CTA property as of this reporting period. The contractor and CTA are working to finalize modifications and testing on the first snowfighter and then will be pushed to the remaining three snowfighters. Testing and modification activities continue.
Last Updated 04.15.2024
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CTA
Information Technology
System
$15,151,168
$49,912,911
$108,565,341
$58,652,430
Improvement of business processes and systems
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Bus Yard Intrusion Detection System
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Project calls for a comprehensive intrusion detection system and real-time video surveillance system at each of CTA’s bus garages/yards.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,370,890
$0
$0
$3,370,890
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Critical Power Substation Physical Security Hardening
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The goal is to create a comprehensive yet sustainable solution that ultimately prevents, detects, tracks, authorizes, and responds to all human activity around the substations.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,989,654
$0
$0
$3,989,654
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Cyber Security Network Hardening
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The vision for CTA’s Cyber Security Network Hardening is to operationalize a secure and sustainable program of mitigation and risk reduction for CTA’s critical infrastructure and the control, command, and communications systems that are needed to provide transit services for commuters, tourists, and others depending on CTA every day.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,202,000
$0
$0
$3,202,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Implement Security Projects - HLS Program
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$6,000,000
$30,000,000
Project Details
Description
Implement Security Projects (HLS Program): This program provides competitive funding to public transportation agencies to protect critical high-risk surface transportation and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure with eligibility based on daily ridership of transit systems serving key high-threat urban areas. It has identified critical infrastructure assets that are vital to the functionality and continuity of major high risk transit systems and whose incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on national security, public health, safety, or any combination thereof.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$6,000,000
$24,000,000
$30,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$647,520
$6,000,000
$24,000,000
$30,647,520
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Information Technology - Bus Router Replacements (MP070's)
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$4,200,000
Project Details
Description
The purpose of this project is to perform a technological refresh of the bus routers to ensure bus communications network and data management is optimized. This refresh would be applied to the entire fleet of buses. Target 2024 to have hardware replaced and start refresh project. To provide the CTA transit buses entirely new communications router and management platform by transitioning tocommercially available standard and supported hardware. Maintain annual support agreements with vendors solely dedicated to mobile communication providing a longevity and overall support cost savings.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$4,200,000
$4,200,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$4,200,000
$4,200,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Information Technology - Hastus Upgrade
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Project Details
Description
The purpose of this project is to upgrade to Hastus Version 2022 (or later) to ensure bus and rail scheduling utilizes the advanced scheduling tools Hastus provides to provide 24/7 transit service to CTA riders. This scheduling software utilizes customized rules based on CTA's union rules and also current transit industry trends. Target October 2022 to have hardware in place and start software upgrade project. The current Hastus contract with vendor GIRO requires CTA to begin the update project in Oct 2022 by providing a notice to proceed order in Q4 2022. Delays may result in change orders by the vendor. The CTA uses Hastus software to optimize the efficiency of bus and rail vehicle and crew schedules. Hastus software has been the agency’s exclusive transit scheduling tool since 1999 and CTA has been upgrading its Hastus version every 4-5 years to keep up with the industry trends and improved practices. Hastus is used for bus schedule changes four times annually, and for rail schedule changes, twice annually. In addition, Hastus is used to generate supplemental schedules associated with school trips and special events. Hastus provides critical interfaces for CTA’s operations, bidding - TOPSsystem, Customer Timetables, Clever works and on other budget functions for external stakeholders. Over the course of the 20 years with Hastus, CTA has made significant investments in customizations with each new version and intends to upgrade to the latest version in 2022 to take advantages of the better algorithms and industry trends available at that time.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Information Technology - IVN3/IVN4 Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$2,601,168
$2,601,168
Project Details
Description
The purpose of this project is to perform a technological refresh of the IVNs (Intelligent Vehicle Network) computer system on bus to ensure bus communications network and data management is optimized. This refresh would be applied to the entire fleet of buses. Target 2023 to have hardware replaced and start refresh project. To provide a technology refresh cycle all IVN (Intelligence Vehicle Network)computers on board the CTA Bus Fleet currently active in the Bus transportation field operations with new IVN5 models.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,601,168
$0
$2,601,168
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,561,703
$2,601,168
$0
$5,162,871
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Information Technology - IVN3/IVN4 Replacement - CAD Upgrade
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The IVN replacement is a part of the overall project where CTA will also implement a Disruption Management System module, acquire Mobile CAD licenses, associated hardware, and provide for project development.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$10,972,956
$0
$0
$10,972,956
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Information Technology - MMIS Upgrade
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
Project Details
Description
The MMIS application is used for managing repairs and issuing parts to the CTA Bus and Rail fleet. The last upgrade of this application started in 2016 with target completion of 2018. By 2022, this version of the MMIS product will no longer be supported by Trapeze, the vendor of the MMIS application. This request is for the next anticipated major upgrade for this mission critical software. Without the upgrade CTA will not be entitled to fixes and support of this application and can be in danger of operating this critical software with risk of bugs or failureswithout a means to resolve them. Theexpected length of time for this upgrade is 18 months. This project will be to upgrade the MMIS application, and its related hardware. This includes upgrading the MMIS application, Documoto Cloud application, all various interfaces between the applications and other enterprise applicationslike TOPS, ERP, Clever etc. The hardware infrastructure for the MMIS servers (Dev, Test, Training, PROD) will need to be upgraded. The 256 KIOSKS spread across the various CTA facilities will need to be upgraded.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,500,000
$0
$2,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$2,500,000
$0
$2,500,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Information Technology - Technology Upgrades Rail Engineering & Maintenance
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$50,000
$200,000
Project Details
Description
Various Technology upgrades, such as: Replace RETS engineer computers with ones similar to Infrastructure Engineering at 567 be able to run CAD including using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Polyworks). Needed for new car programs for which vendors increasingly are providing files in these formats. Improve Skokie server capacity for storage of larger files related to new car/overhaul programs, incident investigations. WiFi at various shops to allow class material to be accessible remotely from various classrooms and shops; live or remote demonstrations via classrooms will assist with troubleshooting and learning. New laptops are needed for instructors to properly address troubleshooting, event recorder and diagnostics. Tablets for repairers connected via WiFi to MMIS to allow easy access to maintenance manuals/bulletins/etc, quick parts ordering and work order updates.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$50,000
$150,000
$200,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$50,000
$150,000
$200,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Information Technology - TOPS Upgrade II
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$1,500,000
Project Details
Description
To upgrade TOPS to Version 2025 or higher. In order to be on the most recent software refresh and technological architecture the TOPS applications should be upgraded every 3-4 years to utilize the latest software algorithms and better means of doing business. The current contract with Trapeze calls for 2 different TOPS upgrade. This request is for the 2nd TOPS upgrade request. This project will be to upgrade the TOPS application, and its related hardware. This includes upgrading the TOPS application, Viewpoint application, and the several interfaces with other enterprise applications like TOPS, ERP, Hastus, LMS etc. The hardware infrastructure for the TOPS servers (Dev, Test, Training, PROD) will need to be upgraded along with The Tap / SIT boxes that are spread across the various CTA facilities will also need to be upgraded.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rail Station Video Management
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project identifies needs for the complete upgrade and cyber security mitigation of CTA’s CCTV video management system across the rail system. Recent cyber security threat and vulnerability assessment (TVA) findings determined the existing video system has significant cyber vulnerabilities with the operating systems, is beyond useful life and is no longer supported. It is necessary to upgrade the video capture and storage infrastructure at over 200 rail facilities. The system upgrade will address cyber security vulnerabilities with unsupported and insecure Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,913,000
$0
$0
$4,913,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Transit Cyber Security
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project calls for the implementation of a comprehensive Transit Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation Project within the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Project will include the upgrade, modernization, and hardening of CTA’s core firewall and network infrastructure, adding cyber security tools and services to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from and against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The project will address findings, recommendations, and best practices from recent Threat and Vulnerability Assessments (TVA) and specifically target CTA systems potentially vulnerable from the global Solarwinds hack of 2020.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,912,000
$0
$0
$3,912,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Upgrade Computer Systems - (TOPS, Enterprise Systems)
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
To upgrade TOPS to Version 2025 or higher. In order to be on the most recent software refresh and technological architecture the TOPS applications should be upgraded every 3-4 years to utilize the latest software algorithms and better means of doing business. The current contract with Trapeze calls for 2 different TOPS upgrade. This request is for the 2nd TOPS upgrade request. This project will be to upgrade the TOPS application, and its related hardware. This includes upgrading the TOPS application, Viewpoint application, and the several interfaces with other enterprise applications like TOPS, ERP, Hastus, LMS etc. The hardware infrastructure for the TOPS servers (Dev, Test, Training, PROD) will need to be upgraded along with The Tap / SIT boxes that are spread across the various CTA facilities will also need to be upgraded.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,700,000
$0
$0
$1,700,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Upgrade Office Computer Systems
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide for the hardware needed for any business-requested upgrades to major IT applications, which may include but not be limited to MMIS, Filemaker Pro, Hyperion, and QuickTrack. This project will also provide for the continued upgrade/replacement of desktop computers, printers servers, software, and associated peripherals.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$3,000,000
$0
$3,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$3,000,000
$0
$3,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Upgrade Technology Systems
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$4,911,743
Project Details
Description
Project scope will provide for the repair/replacement/upgrade of IT devices and/or systems, software or firmware release upgrades, emergency restoration, subject matter expertise (SME) support, and system monitoring.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.