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 2025-2029 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 2025-2029 Regional Capital Program. Beginning with the 2025-2029 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 2025-2029 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 2025-2029 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.
Infrastructure improvements to support enhance service, additional capacity, rerouting the SWS and Amtrak trains bound for St. Louis and Texas.
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Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Rock Island Connection and 3rd track
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Establish a new 3rd main on the Rock Island Line. The project study limits shall be from MP 0.0 (LaSalle Station) to MP 10.5 (Gresham Jct.). The new 3rd main is anticipated to extend from the new 16th Interlocking at MP 1.0 presently in design to the new CREATE P2 Interlocking at CP 74th. It is also anticpated that a new crossover will be required at Gresham to faciliate train movement into and out of the new 3rd main.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$4,950,000
$0
$0
$4,950,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$14,628,564
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The preliminary engineering for this project has started. The NEPA Scopeof- Work (SOW) was advertised in October 2022. Survey work started in the first week of October 2022 and NEPA activities continue progressing.
Last Updated 06.10.2025
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Rock Island Intercity Improvements (RI3)
Track & Structure
Rail
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
Project Details
Description
This project will establish a new 3rd main line track on the Rock Island (RI) Line and various improvements between the LaSalle Street and Joliet terminals. The new 3rd main line track is anticipated to extend from the new 16th Interlocking at MP 1.0 to the new CREATE P2 Interlocking at CP 74th. The project may include but is not limited to new crossovers, the rehabilitation of bridges, reconstruction of retaining walls, modifications to existing stations, and other improvements to facilitate train movements onto the new 3rd main line track. This project may also include the extension of the 49th Street Yard, new yard facilities, and other improvements to increase the capacity of operations at the 49th Street Yard. Additional improvements include signaling and grade crossing improvements from Gresham to Joliet as well as an improved Joliet station platform for Metra and Amtrak use.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$4,000,000
$0
$4,000,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$4,000,000
$0
$4,000,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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CTA
Bus Turnarounds
Bus
$3,344,922
$59,925,000
$72,425,000
$12,500,000
The proposed work will range from reconstructing existing terminals to construction of a new terminal in a new location. Planning will further evaluate the terminal and bus turnaround identified and prioritize the top three locations to be constructed/reconstructed within this five-year period.
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Bus Turnaround ADA & Site Improvements- Halsted and 79th Street
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$3,344,922
$7,900,000
Project Details
Description
This funding will provide for an ADA accessible bus turnaround. Work includes reconstruction of the concrete island platform with ADA ramps, guardrails, and required barriers; addition of an accessible sidewalk path to the island platform crosswalk; complete reconstruction of the bus turnaround and associated pavement, including new ADA curb ramps; new signage, LED lighting, cameras, passenger windbreaks, and landscaping; upgraded toilet facilities for accessibility with new utility connections; and addition of public art Addition of push button for audio for next bus/train schedule, tactile path, tactile signage, heat lamps and LED lights.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$3,344,922
$4,555,078
$7,900,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$3,344,922
$4,555,078
$7,900,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Bus Turnaround Improvements - Employee Restrooms
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$25,725,000
Project Details
Description
This funding will provide for permanent restroom facilities at bus turnarounds where they do not exist to improve bus operator well-being. Currently portable toilet services are provided at several locations throughout the system via lease agreements entered into with various third parties. These portable toilets are inadequate and do not meet CTA personnel needs.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$25,725,000
$25,725,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$25,725,000
$25,725,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Bus Turnaround Improvements - Priority Locations
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$0
$26,300,000
Project Details
Description
This funding will provide for the reconstruction of bus turnarounds at existing terminals and construction of a new terminal in a new location. . In some cases, such as the location at 31st/Central Park, land acquisition would be necessary to construct a new terminal facility for buses that are currently taking recovery on city streets. Potential locations for improvements or new installations include: 31st/Central Park; Central/Roosevelt; 24th Place/Cicero; 31st/Komensky; Irving Park/Cumberland; Archer/Cicero; 91st/Commercial; Kedzie/Chicago; 75th/Kostner; 35th/Cottage Grove; Western / 79th; 112th / Torrence
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$26,300,000
$26,300,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$26,300,000
$26,300,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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CTA
Uncategorized Projects - CTA
System
$3,200,000
$50,233,000
$160,000,000
$109,767,000
These are a miscellaneous set of Capital projects undertaken by CTA.
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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95th St. Corridor Transit Oriented Development Study
N/A
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
CTA in partnership with City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) will complete a comprehensive Equitable Transit Oriented Development (eTOD) planning study along a 2 mile stretch of the 95th Street Corridor, on the far south side of Chicago. This corridor includes five multimodal transit capital projects as follows: (1) RLE; (2) 95th Street Terminal Reconstruction; (3) Metra 95th Street/Chicago State University Station; and (4) & (5) Pace Pulse Halsted Rapid Transit Line and 95th Rapid Transit Line. The planning study will include the following: 1. existing conditions & market analysis including health & racial equity impact assessment (HREIA)2. land-use/zoning plan3. economic development plan4. transit supportive development guidelines and development concepts5. multimodal connectivity plan6. a coordinated implementation plan for an actionable roadmap
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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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Bus Shelters Signs Upgrade
N/A
Bus
$3,200,000
$3,200,000
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide for the replacement of up to 400 signs at Bus Shelters throughout the system.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$3,200,000
$0
$3,200,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$3,200,000
$0
$3,200,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Cicero Grade Crossing
N/A
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The Cicero Grade Crossing Enhancements project will be located at the Cicero Pink Line, at the intersection of Cicero Ave and 21st Place . Changes to this grade crossing are a priority for CTA and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) due to several safety incidents at the grade crossing that have put CTA staff and passengers at potential risk. The enhancements to this crossing cover both civil and signal system upgrades. The roadway surfaces and continuous protective rubber boots at South Cicero Avenue have deteriorated over time. The proposed civil and trackwork scope of work calls for replacement of the roadways, sidewalks and continuous protective rubber boots. In addition, the signal system, roadway and pedestrian gate mechanisms at the grade crossing were installed over 16 years ago and since then; replaced three times. The signal system proposed scope of work replaces the gate cables and mechanisms that operate the gates, upgrades the batteries, cables and the signal lighting system to LED. CTA is applying for funds to support the design of this project, with the hope that the lessons learned from the enhancements to this grade crossing can be applied to similar grade crossings in CTA's system.The design phase of the project will explore options to enhance the safety of the grade crossing relative to the adjacent driveway and alley entrances. Both static concepts, such as flexible median indicators and signs, and dynamic considerations, such as LIDAR (light detection and ranging) or camera warnings and activated warning signs, will be reviewed for implementation.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$2,013,674
$0
$0
$2,013,674
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Match for FTA Discretionary Awards
N/A
System
$0
$40,000,000
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide local match contribution for federal competitive grants, some projects considered for funding include, are but are not limited to: Bus Electrification, ASAP Program, and the new Procurement of 9000-Series Railcars.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$40,000,000
$40,000,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,300,000
$0
$40,000,000
$41,300,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Tactile Signage at CTA Bus Stops
N/A
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project will install tactile signs at all bus stop poles where CTA public information signs are currently posted to provide information about the exact bus stop location to customers who are blind or have visual or cognitive disabilities
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$1,697,000
$0
$0
$1,697,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Train Tracker Digital Signage Upgrade
N/A
Rail
$0
$7,033,000
Project Details
Description
Project will provide for the comprehensive overhaul of CTA's Train Tracker Signage at rail stations and integrate with the Authority's Public Address PA system, with disaster recovery/business continuity solutions, increased reliability, and compliance with ADA.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$7,033,000
$7,033,000
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$7,033,000
$7,033,000
Last Updated 09.11.2025
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Transit OPACK Teams Sustainability
N/A
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Funding will provide essential layer in Chicago's transit-dedicated strategy to deter, detect, prevent and respond to terrorism in, on and in proximity to critical mass transit infrastructure within the City of Chicago and the surrounding region. This funding provides visible and covert deterrence patrols on train platforms in the downtown business district and in other high-risk/high-consequence assets within the CTA infrastructure and throughout the system.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$1,929,345
$0
$0
$1,929,345
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Transit Terrorism Surge Operations (CPD)
N/A
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Funding provides for directed patrols on overtime (surge) activity by CPD SWAT Transit Operational Response with Canine and Heavy Weapons (TORCH) Teams. This project intends to supplement the current surge project which is only activated for selected holidays, significant dates and events and will provide a transit anti-terrorism protection measure on summer weekend rush hours that are still marked by an increase of passenger volume in the downtown business district, creating a heightened risk of terrorist exploitation.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$27,019,090
$0
$0
$27,019,090
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Metra
Chicago Union Station Improvements
Rail
$2,500,000
$8,878,000
$576,108,750
$567,230,750
Implementation of key projects benefiting commuters using Chicago Union Station.
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Chicago Union Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project will support the Amtrak-led effort to complete the Final Design phase work and the eventual construction phase to reconstruct the Chicago Union Station (CUS) Concourse. Metra and Amtrak collaborate to maintain and improve CUS and the facilities within the terminal. Project funds will provide Metra’s local matching funding commitment to Amtrak’s project.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$2,500,000
$0
$2,500,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$0
$5,500,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$2,000,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The project is in preliminary engineering and working towards the 30% design milestone and the NEPA process is ongoing. Design activities continued during this reporting period.
Last Updated 09.12.2025
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Chicago Union Station Interlockers
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project involves the modernization and upgrading of outmoded interlockings at the north and south ends of Chicago Union Station (CUS). The project will include, but not be limited to, new rail, ties, ballast cleaning or replacement, upgrades to signal infrastructure, replacement of switches and components, and other related work as needed. Amtrak contributes funds towards a portion of the project work.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$13,000,000
$0
$0
$13,000,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$13,096,850
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Amtrak identified the scope of work for 2025 activities and being reviewed with Metra. This will be added in the Facility Agreement with Metra to complete the project. The project continues with Amtrak replacing and upgrading switches, signals and rails at Harrison St and Taylor St on the north and south ends of CUS.
Last Updated 06.10.2025
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Crew Facilities Chicago Union Station
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Rail
$0
$6,378,000
Project Details
Description
Remodeling of the Chicago Union Station Crew Facility will provide adequate female staff locker, shower, toilet, and bunk facilities. The remodel will also upgrade the male staff locker, shower, toilet, and bunk facilities. The remodel will also revise the mechanical systems to provide the required ventilation, which has been an issue in the facility. Finally, the remodel will improve lighting in the facilities and confirm life safety systems meet the applicable building codes.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$700,000
$700,000
State
$0
$0
$5,678,000
$5,678,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$6,378,000
$6,378,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Pace
Paratransit Vehicles - Replacement
Bus
$2,284,531
$40,714,447
$84,480,000
$43,765,553
Replacement of vehicles reaching useful life.
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Electric Paratransit Vehicles
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project will fund the purchase of electric paratransit vehicles.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$2,000,000
$0
$0
$2,000,000
Last Updated 06.22.2023
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Purchase 15-passenger Paratransit Vehicles
Rolling Stock
Bus
$2,284,531
$40,714,447
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Paratransit Vehicles - Pace plans to purchase replacement vehicles (22'-25' cutaway) including associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections) for paratransit services.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,284,531
$22,459,916
$24,744,447
State
$0
$0
$15,970,000
$15,970,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,350,000
$2,284,531
$38,429,916
$42,064,447
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$69,991,388
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
These buses will service DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will and Cook counties. Pace awarded a new contract in November 2020. The first order was for a quantity of 210 paratransit buses. The final vehicle of the base order was delivered in March 2024. Pace executed a second order of 125 additional vehicles. These vehicles will combine additional paratransit vehicles & vehicles to be used for the community vehicle program. Pace received seven of these 125 vehicles and expects final delivery by the end of 2025.
Last Updated 06.10.2025
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CTA
Non-Revenue Vehicle Replacement Program
System
$1,225,000
$3,986,025
$63,215,422
$59,229,397
Replacement of vehicles needed for maintenance and operations support.
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Equipment and Non-Revenue Vehicles Program
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$2,761,025
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 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$2,761,025
$2,761,025
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,000,000
$0
$2,761,025
$6,761,025
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Non-Revenue Utility Vehicle Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$1,225,000
$1,225,000
Project Details
Description
Creates a small, multi-year program to replace, renew, or lease vehicles assigned to the Utility Group with CTA Facility Maintenance. These vehicles are used to provide essential functions for maintaining safe and continuous operation of CTA rail and bus operations. Additional funding will be necessary to fund the full plan.These vehicles include trucks, vans, truck-mounted machinery, snowplows, mobile workspaces, and transport vehicles for other equipment, personnel, and supplies.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$1,225,000
$0
$1,225,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$731,332
$1,225,000
$0
$1,956,332
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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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 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$26,064,000
$0
$0
$26,064,000
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 project is in full production mode. CTA continues to work with the vendor to address final configuration and modifications on the first vehicle before testing on rail and final acceptance. All changes will be pushed to the remaining three locomotives. Delivery of the second vehicle will take place after acceptance of vehicle #1 and the contractor will continue commissioning and delivering of the vehicles.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$2,300,000
$0
$0
$2,300,000
Last Updated 09.25.2024
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CTA
Blue Line (O'Hare) Traction Power Capacity & Track Improvements
Rail
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$215,740,272
$214,540,272
Upgrades and State of Good Repair projects along the O'Hare Branch of the Blue Line
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Blue Line O'Hare Branch - Special Trackwork
Track & Structure
Rail
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
Project Details
Description
Funds provide for the replacement of stock rails, switch points, frogs, switch ties, and plates on the O’Hare Line that are no longer in a state of good repair and require concentrated maintenance by CTA forces to ensure service. The component replacement will take place between the Jefferson Park interlocking and the O’Hare terminal.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$1,200,000
$0
$1,200,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,309,417
$1,200,000
$0
$5,509,417
Last Updated 09.11.2025
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Blue Line O'Hare Branch Traction Power Improvements
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Blue Line O'Hare Branch Traction Power Improvements GTT - Project will include targeted track repairs to remove existing slow zones on the Congress Branch of the Blue Line. CTA has identified traction power voltage drop issues along the Blue Line. Scope of work will include but not limited to the following elements: New infill substations, infill wayside energy storage systems, infill tie houses, third rail replacement, addition of auxiliary negative rail; work will be performed by an outside contractor. In addition project will aslo provide for the replacement of ties, track fasteners, footwalks, and incidental signal and traction power; this part of work will be performed by CTA Field Forces.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$12,405,159
$0
$0
$12,405,159
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$207,100,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The contractor completed installation and testing of wayside signal equipment and all cutovers along the specific portion of the blue line. The project is considered substantially complete with the contractor performing punch list items. Final invoices remain and this will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.22.2023
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Blue Line Traction Power - Barry, Damen and Canal
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Construct a tie house (at the intersection of Milwaukee/Canal/Lake Street) and two new substations (at Barry/Kimball intersection and Damen/Milwaukee intersection) to support traction power needs on the Blue Line. These assets will support increasing ridership demands as well as the power needed to support 5000 and 7000 series rail cars. The location of the tie house and substations were determined by the Blue Line Load Flow study, which identified areas that were likely to experience traction power issues.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$30,069,498
$0
$0
$30,069,498
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$110,969,455
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
CTA approved the use of a separate contractor for the Barry curtainwall repairs. The contractor has another subcontractor on board, Northern Glas, and working on finalizing the contracts and schedules. The contractor has stated that the fence modifications at Barry and Damen, are nearing critical path with the long lead times. Construction activities continue.
Last Updated 09.12.2025
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Old Mannheim Replacement Foot walk
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Restore footwalk at Old Manheim on the O'Hare Line.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$3,675,000
$0
$0
$3,675,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Traction Power Upgrades - Kedvale, Edmunds & Sacramento Substations
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project will Provide for AC breaker replacement at Kedvale, Edmunds and Sacramento substations. This will also include the replacement of oil (non?PCB) transformer and rectifiers along with roof and doors replacement at the Kedvale and Sacramento substations.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$18,586,628
$0
$0
$18,586,628
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$12,030,427
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The contractor was able to install the transformers, rectifiers, as well as roof and door replacements since the last reporting period. The project reachedsubstantial completion in January 2023 and punchlist items were completed. Final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.22.2023
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Metra
PTC - systemwide
Rail
$1,090,860
$7,215,860
$78,000,000
$70,784,140
Install federally-mandated rail operational safety system
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
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PTC Program Management
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project will be to facilitate a vendor who can provide Program Management of the entire PTC system and ongoing projects. These projects include, Next Generation Office, CTC over ITCM, ITCM support, PTC Data Distallation Tool, Wabtec Master Service Agreement, and PTC Hardware Renewal. The scope of this work will also include document control, TPCQMP compliance, and movement of all PTC documentation to ProjectWise. The scope also includes FTA, RTA and IDOT monthly PTC progress reporting.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$1,000,000
Last Updated 06.22.2023
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PTC Renewal (Engineering)
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Rail
$590,860
$4,715,860
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project will fund the second phase of the Positive Train Control (PTC) Project. Project funds will update back-office equipment, components, hardware, software, and other equipment that is necessary to maintain safe and consistent operations of Metra’s interoperable PTC system. This project will fund the purchase, installation, and training of a modern, streamlined PTC system to replace the current PTC back office before the end of its useful life. This new system will have an advanced user interface that will provide operational self-checks and will enable safer operations.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$590,860
$4,125,000
$4,715,860
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,500,000
$590,860
$4,125,000
$6,215,860
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$1,750,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Metra continued with installations of the software and hardware units for cars and locomotives during this reporting period. Currently, Metra is processing approximately 30 PTC units per month and completed 419 units. Metra will continue installation and upgrading electronic equipment.
Last Updated 06.10.2025
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PTC- Renewal (Mechanical)
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Rail
$500,000
$2,500,000
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project will fund the second phase of Positive Train Control (PTC). Project funds will update onboard equipment and parts in locomotives and cab cars that communicate with the guideway PTC system.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$8,600,000
$500,000
$2,000,000
$11,100,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$1,750,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Metra continued the installation of PTC units on various equipment and rolling stock at a rate of approximately 30 units per month. As of this reporting period, 496 units have been completed.
Last Updated 09.12.2025
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Pace
Uncategorized Projects - Pace
Bus
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
These are a miscellaneous set of Capital projects undertaken by Pace.
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Transit Asset Management
N/A
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Transit Asset Management - Consulting services for TAM Plan updates, including condition assessments of Pace facilities.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$20,000,000
$0
$0
$20,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Unanticipated Capital
N/A
Bus
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Project Details
Description
Contingency funding for existing projects or small new projects
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
Total
$15,500,000
$1,000,000
$0
$16,500,000
Last Updated 12.19.2024
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Vision Plan Implementation Study
N/A
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Vision Plan Implementation Study - Consulting services to include a system-wide market analysis and proposed service restructuring plan that will address the goals and objectives of Pace’s Driving Innovation Strategic Vision Plan.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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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CTA
BRT/Bus Slow Zone Removal/ TSP/Dedicated Lane projects
Bus
$921,746
$921,746
$231,240,000
$230,318,254
Targeted street and traffic signal improvements to increase bus speeds.
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Mode
2025 Funding
2025-2029 Funding
PMO
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Bus Priority Corridor Study
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$921,746
$921,746
Project Details
Description
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is pursuing the Bus Priority Corridor Study to advance planning for key bus corridors in the City of Chicago to identify concepts to dramatically improve bus service. The project will advance equity and mobility justice by enabling higher quality transit services to communities that have the greatest needs, mitigate congestion, improve air quality, and promote economic development and access to opportunity.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$737,397
$0
$737,397
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$184,349
$0
$184,349
Total
$700,000
$921,746
$0
$1,621,746
Last Updated 09.11.2025
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Bus Slow Zones Elimination Program
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This is a joint partnership with CDOT where CTA and CDOT will implement a coordinated program of bus priority treatments and targeted solutions for specific problem areas, in order to improve speed and reliability on major bus corridors. Project funds will cover final design and construction for all six routes.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2025 Funding
2026-2029 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
$16,875,000
$0
$0
$16,875,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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CTA Bus Queue Jump Signal Pilot
Electrical, Signal & Communications
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
The Bus Queue Jump Signal pilot proposal includes the design and installation of a pilot set of queue jump signals. This innovative project will expand on existing “smart intersection” technology to grant CTA buses early signal priority, allowing them to safely bypass traffic at intersections. Partnering with CTA on this project is the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and they have been implementing smart intersection technology throughout the city, which utilizes video detection to assess roadway usage and provide traffic counts, among other uses. This existing technology will be built upon, using components of machine learning, to identify CTA buses and communicate with the signal controller to provide a bus queue jump signal on a separate signal head. Through precisely targeting CTA buses, priority signals will only be granted when needed, ensuring an efficient use of signal time at the intersection.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2020, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2020 that is not shown in table.
