2009 Program of Projects
The RTA Board approved funding for the following projects at the December 18, 2008 Board Meeting.  Projects are anticipated to begin by July 2009.  For specific details and updates about each project please visit the Regional Transportation Asset Management System (RTAMS).

 Applicant  Project Title and Description
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) Chicago Southland Transit Corridor Development - This study will encompass the communities within the service area of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and that are located along either the Metra Electric Line, Rock Island Line, or Southwest Service, or the proposed SouthEast Service Line.  This study will create transit-oriented development plans for all communities along each of the rail lines that do not already have one in place. 
City of Des Plaines Cumberland Transit-Oriented Development Plan - This study will create a transit-oriented development plan for the approximate ½ mile radius of the Cumberland Metra Station within the City. 
City of St. Charles
St. Charles Circulator Feasibility Study – This project will study the feasibility of a circulator system between two transit-oriented developments (First Street and Towne Center) within St. Charles, and the Geneva Metra Station.
Village of Manhattan
Manhattan Village Center – This study will create a transit-oriented development plan for an approximate ½ mile radius of the existing Metra station within the Village.
Will County 
Will County Coordinated Paratransit Study – This study will create a coordinated paratransit plan for the County.  This includes an inventory of existing paratransit services, a gap analysis based on the inventory, and strategies to begin the development of an action plan to implement a pilot program of a coordinated paratransit initiative.
Village of Western Springs
Western Springs Downtown Plan – The study will create a transit-oriented development plan for an approximate ½ mile radius of the existing Metra Station within the Village.
Village of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg Transit Service Assessment – This study will create a Local Transit Improvement Plan for the Village that will review the performance of existing transit services, determine customer satisfaction with the existing services and identify existing synergies among the existing services and develop potential coordination among existing services.
Village of Glenwood
South Suburban Commuter Rail Corridor Land Use and Local Financing Study – This study will create a transit-oriented development plan for the Village within an approximate ½ mile radius of the potential transit station on the proposed Southeast Service Line that would be located within the Village.
Village of Bensenville
Village of Bensenville Transit Improvement Plan – This study will create a local transit improvement plan for the Village, including an examination of existing transit services, opportunities for increased efficiencies of existing services, potential service from the Village to O’Hare Airport and potential reverse commute options.  The study will also include a sub-area transit-oriented development plan for the Village’s existing Metra Station. 
Village of East Dundee
Dundee Crossing Transit Center – This study will identify a location for a proposed transit center within the Village, which would serve as a Pace bus hub and park and ride facility.  The study will also include a preliminary assessment for adding Pace bus service on Route 72 from the Village to Prairie Stone business park.
Village of Prairie Grove
Village of Prairie Grove Town Center and TOD Development Plan – This study will create a transit-oriented development plan for the Village that encompasses an approximate ½ mile radius of the location of the future station on the spur of Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line.
City of Chicago, Dept. of Planning and Development
Transit-Friendly Development at Chicago Metra Stations – This study will encompass five Metra stations along the Milwaukee District West Line within the City of Chicago (Grand / Cicero, Hanson Park, Galewood, Mars, and Montclare).  The study will provide recommendations for potential transit-oriented development near each station.
Village of Wilmette
Master Plan for Wilmette’s Village Center and Linden Square Neighborhood – This study will create a transit-oriented development master plan for the Village’s downtown area near the Village’s Metra station.  The study will also include a smaller subarea transit-oriented development plan for the Linden Station on the CTA’s Purple Line, which is located within the Village.
Village of Antioch
Village of Antioch Downtown Land Use and Transit Implementation Strategy – The Village has already completed several transit-oriented development studies for their Metra Station area; this study will develop implementation strategies to move forward the recommendations within the existing studies. 
City of Joliet
Joliet Intermodal Transportation Center Feasibility Study – This study will examine the feasibility of creating a new intermodal transportation center in the City Center, adjacent to the existing Union Station.  The study will also provide recommendations to create intermodal connectivity, improve public transportation and passenger efficiencies and identify potential opportunities for adaptive reuse of the existing Union Station.
 

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Annual Call for Projects Timeline

April 8, 2009
Call for Projects launched

June 12, 2009
Applications are due
to the RTA by 3:00 P.M. CST

August 20, 2009
Preliminary Programs of Projects
presented to the RTA Board of Directors

August 20- September 30, 2009
Public comment period

October 15, 2009
Programs of Projects presented to the RTA Board of Directors for approval

December 2009
RTA Board of Directors considers approval of funding for the Community and Subregional Planning programs

RTAMS

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For additional information on RTA planning initiatives, please visit the Regional Transportation Asset Management System (RTAMS).  The RTAMS is a transportation information retrieval system which has been developed by the RTA.  The system’s goal is to improve access to the region's enormous transportation data resources being gathered by the RTA, its service boards and other regional transportation and planning agencies. 

The RTAMS contains an inventory of RTA-sponsored planning programs and projects. The RTAMS allows users to download completed  studies and to view progress on ongoing efforts.   http://rtams.org
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