Grant IL-2025-028

Description

Application Purpose: This Award Is Designed to Support a Series of Initiatives Aimed at Modernizing and Improving Ctas Fleet and Facilities as Well as Preparing the Bus and Rail Systems for Future Upgrades. Key Activities Funded Under This Award Include: Purchase of Up to 100 New Standard Clean Diesel Buses and the Equivalent of 17 New Railcars to Replace Aging Revenue Fleet Vehicles. Overhaul of Bus and Rail Revenue Fleet to Extend the Life Cycle and Ensure Reliable Service.engineering Assessments and Design Plans for the Electrification of the Bus System Particularly Focusing on Cta Garages and Maintenance Facilities. Full Design for Oak Park and Ridgeland Green Line Rail Stations to Improve Accessibility Replacing Station Elevators and Making Necessary Structural Improvements. Station Sogr Improvements Including Upgrades to Entrances Exits Elevators and Overall Station Structure. Renovation of Rail Maintenance Facilities Track and Powering Systems to Support Continued Reliable Service.phased Replacement of Security Camera Systems at Stations and on Rail Vehicles. Engineering and Design for Targeted Subway Structural Improvements. Management Services for the Capital Construction Program and Financing of Cta Capital Projects.; Activities Performed: Fleet Replacement: Purchase New Buses and Railcars to Replace Overage Vehicles.fleet Overhaul: Complete Necessary Overhauls of the Revenue Fleet to Maintain or Extend the Asset Life Cycle.design Accessibility Improvements: Complete 100% Design for Making Two Rail Green Line Stations (Oak Park and Ridgeland) Fully Accessible.station Rehabilitation: Plan and Design Sogr Improvements for Stations Including the Rehabilitation of Entrances Exits Elevators and Structure.track and Traction Power Renovation: Revise and Renew Critical Track and Traction Power Systems to Improve Service Quality.subway Structure Improvements: Conduct Engineering and Design for Initial Renovation of Subway Equipment and Structure.capital Program Management: Oversee and Manage Ctas Capital Construction Program Including Financing Obligations for Various Projects.; Expected Outcomes: Improved Service Efficiency: Replacement of Overage Buses and Railcars Will Enhance the Efficiency and Reliability of Cta Service While Reducing Ongoing Maintenance Costs.extended Fleet Lifespan: Overhauling Select Buses and Railcars Will Extend the Useful Life of the Current Fleet.accessibility Upgrades: Accessibility Improvements for Rail Stations and Bus Turnarounds Will Continue to Progress Ensuring Compliance with Modern Standards and Enhancing Rider Experience.sogr Station Rehabilitation: Ongoing Station Rehabilitation Efforts Will Result in More Modern and Efficient Stations with Improved Structural Integrity Elevators and Accessibility.ongoing Modifications to Ctas Heavy Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility Improvements Are to Be Made to Production Spaces Shop Interior Vehicle Maintenance Equipment and Building Systems.track and Structure Improvements: Track and Structural Renovations Will Reduce Slow Zones Increasing Travel Speed and Efficiency Across the System.; Intended Beneficiaries: Cta Customers: The Funded Projects Will Provide Far-Reaching Benefits for Cta Riders Including Improved Service Quality Speed Safety and Reliability.community: Cta Funded Projects Will Advance Modernization and Improvements Throughout the System with Emphasis on Safety and Investing in Communities. Making Rail Stations Accessible Deploying Innovative Technologies and Rolling Stock Advancing Sogr Initiatives for Transit Stations Rolling Stock and Eliminating Rail Track Slow Zones.; Subrecipient Activities: None: This Award Does Not Involve Subrecipient Activities.