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New project selection process to take a more regional approach
CHICAGO – The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will host a public meeting to propose a new process, to work toward a more regional approach that will help prioritize and select capital projects for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace.
To obtain feedback on the capital program development process, the RTA will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 11 at 1 pm at the University Center, 525 S. State St., Loop/River Room in Chicago. The general public is invited to attend. Comments can also be e-mailed to
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to be considered before the RTA Board is asked to approve the capital program development process on June 25.
The RTA’s Capital Program Development Process follows requirements in the 2008 transit reform legislation and recommendations made by the Illinois Auditor General in a 2007 performance and funding audit.
“Our capital program development process approach helps to ensure that transit projects proceed from a regionally balanced perspective. The process that we propose will better inform how capital investments should be prioritized based on available funding,” said Steve Schlickman, RTA Executive Director.
In an effort to move toward implementing this process, the RTA has already developed uniform criteria and a consistent method for project evaluation, using the existing funding formula. RTA’s new proposal would enhance the current process, taking a more regional approach while using the Moving Beyond Congestion Strategic Plan categories of Maintain, Enhance and Expand. The MBC program is a strategic plan that proposes to modernize and expand the transit system while addressing budget shortfalls and provide funding to increase service levels.
“The new capital program development process is an important component of our strategic plan to demonstrate our agency’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to our stakeholders. We have incorporated the capital program criteria as one of various governance reform recommendations from the Illinois General Assembly and the Illinois Auditor General with this effort,” said Schlickman.
Proposed transit projects being considered for funding will be carefully examined through a detailed review process to ensure project that need attention most are prioritized.
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