CMAP FY 2016-2020 CMAQ PROJECT APPLICATION TRANSIT PROJECTS I. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Project Sponsor Contact Information – Name, Title, Agency, Address, Phone, Chicago Department of Transportation e-mail (e-mail required) Other Agencies Participating In Project Primary: Chicago Transit Authority Keith Privett, Coordinating Planner, CDOT 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602 312/744-1981 [email protected] ☐ New Project TIP ID if project already has one  Existing CMAQ Project Secondary: ☐ Add CMAQ to Existing Project 01-02-0030 Julian Silva, Architect IV, CDOT 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60602 312/744-8061 [email protected] • II. PROJECT LOCATION Projects not readily identified by location must provide a title on the last line of this section • Attach a map sufficient to accurately locate this project in a GIS system Name Of Street Or Facility To Be Improved Marked Route # State/Lake CTA Loop Elevated (Green, Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple Lines) Project Limits: North/West Reference Point/Cross St/Intersection Marked Route # Municipality & County Dearborn Street/Lake Street Chicago/Cook Project Limits: South/East Reference Point/Cross St/Intersection Marked Route # Municipality & County Wabash Street/Lake Street Chicago/Cook Other Project Location Information Or Project Title State/Lake (Loop) Station Reconstruction

III. PROJECT FINANCING & CMAQ FUNDING REQUEST Please review the instructions. Other Federal Funds Starting Federal (New) CMAQ Including prior CMAQ awards Fiscal Year* Total Phase Costs Funds Requested Fund Type Fund Type

Engineering Phase 1 2002 $ 600,000 $ FTA $ 480,000

Engineering Phase 2 2015 $ 5,000,000 $ CMAQ $ 4,000,000

Right-Of-Way Acquisition $ $ $

Construction (Including $ Construction Engineering) 2017 $ 92,000,000 $ 92,000,000 Engineering (For $ $ $ Implementation Projects) Implementation $ $ $ Alternatives Analysis $ $ $ *Phase must be accomplished within 3 years $ 97,600,000 $ 92,000,000 Total Project Costs

Source Of Local Matching Funds IDOT-DPIT (Sponsor intends to apply for Transportation Development Credits) or City TBD If Soft Matching Funds Are Intended To Be Used, Please Contact CMAP Staff. Have the Matching Funds Been Secured? (Provide Sponsor intends to apply for Transportation Development Details): Credits. CMAP FY 2016-2020 CMAQ PROJECT APPLICATION TRANSIT PROJECTS – PAGE 2 IV. PROJECT EMISSIONS BENEFIT DATA Project Type (Check One): ☒ Facility Improvement ☐ Service And Equipment ☐ Access to Transit Auto Trips Eliminated Per Day (Round Trips): 246 (7-day avg.) Length Of Auto Trips Eliminated (One-Way Miles To The Nearest Tenth): 8.0 Auto Trips Diverted Per Day (Round Trips): 62 (7-day avg.) Line-Haul Length Of Diverted Trips (One-Way Miles To The Nearest Tenth): 7.0 Project Life (Years): 50 Provide basis for parameters used to estimate benefits (e.g., new ridership, auto occupancy, trip length. See instructions):

Average boarding counts (Dec 2013-Nov 2014)*: 9,850 weekday; 6,092 Saturday; 4,508 Sunday Seven-day Average is 8,357 daily boardings 8,598 daily boardings x 4.71% diversion rate** / 1.2 vehicle occupancy = 328 auto trips affected 75% of 328 trips affected = 246 trips eliminated; remainder diverted

*calculated by rtams.org **net increase in overall transit ridership for “modernize stations in Central Area with Amenities” (2000 Resource Systems study), Trip Length is average to Central Area.

SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS On-Time Performance - Route to be Improved: _Loop Elevated___ System-Wide:______Reliability Enhancements (Check All that Apply): Rail Bus ☐ Transit signal priority ☐ New Vehicles ☐ New Vehicles ☐ Multi-Door Boarding with Off-board ☐ Upgraded Switches ☐ Queue Jump/Bypass Lanes Fare Collection ☒ Upgraded Power Supply ☐ Off-board Fare Collection ☐ Bus-on-Shoulders ☒ Positive Train Control ☐ Reduced Stops/Express Service ☐ Managed Lanes ☐ Station Consolidation ☐ New Dispatching/Decision Support ☐ Dedicated Bus Way ☒ Track Improvements Systems ☐ Far-side Stops ☐ Reduction of Freight/Vehicle/Pedestrian ☐ Passenger Vehicle Movement ☐ Bus Stop Upgrades Interference Restrictions ☐ Near Level Boarding FACILITIES/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Existing Asset Condition (1-5 scale used by RTA): 1.0 (reported by CTA, based on TERM useful life calculations). Description and Location of Service (For Equipment Purchases):

Net Number Of New Vehicle Parking Spaces: ______Net Number Of New Bicycle Parking Spaces: ___6_____ V. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Is right-of-way acquisition required for this project? ☐ Yes ☒ No If so, has right-of-way been acquired? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N.A ☐ Not Begun ☒ Engineering Underway (provide details below) ☐Engineering Completed Engineering Status: Date completion is anticipated: ENG1 Complete, ENG2: 2017 Estimated Completion Year/Start Of Service: 2019

VI. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please describe project.

This project will completely reconstruct a major station on the Loop Elevated serving five CTA lines and providing transfer connections to the Red Line and eight CTA bus routes. Its high profile, busy location on historic State Street in Downtown Chicago is adjacent to the Chicago Theater, WLS-TV Studios, Siskel Film Center, Harold Washington College, Hotel Wit, and Renaissance Hotel.

Although there have been piecemeal improvements over the years, major functional elements date to either its 1895 construction or 1913 modifications, which are both far beyond the 60-year useful life standard for such a facility. It also lacks ADA access and its 7’-6” wide platforms are narrow for contemporary standards.

A total reconstruction of this station will upgrade the deteriorated and outdated facility and will enhance station appearance and operation. This project would fully reconstruct all elements of the station including new ADA- accessible elevators, fare collection, lighting, electrical, mechanical, communications, signage, and a new security system of cameras and monitors.

Fare control point capacity for the station will increase 43% by increasing the number of turnstiles from 7 (4 outer, 3 inner) turnstiles to 11 - including ADA-accessible gates. Capacity will also increase by widening the train platform from 7’ 6” to 10’ in some areas, 13’ in others and making platform lighting more uniform. Train Tracker electronic signage and improved public address system will also be included.

To meet security needs, a surveillance system will be installed to monitor stairways, mezzanine, and platform. The system consists of off-site monitors and 20 cameras. The system will allow passengers to feel secure in all station areas, thereby expanding effective capacity.

New back-up systems will also provide security for CTA riders in event of a power failure or emergency. The new station will have an Essential Transit System (ETS)/Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). In the event power from the CTA 600V DC rail (which is converted to AC power) fails, the system automatically switches to a Commonwealth Edison source. Even if both sources fail, the lighting system throughout the station will be available at 5% of its usual intensity, and exit signs will remain lit to allow passengers to exit the station safely.

Even non-transit users will benefit as the existing bent (columns) located in the middle of State Street will be removed, improving sight lines and removing obstacles. The vertical clearance of the structure will increase from 13’6” to 14’6.” This will be achieved through installation of a long span (110’ x 56”) structure that will be installed over a three day holiday weekend. Otherwise, the station will remain open during construction.

This project was initially proposed as part of the Master Plan for the Loop Elevated Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation completed in 1981, which supports the GO TO 2040 action area to “Focus Investment on maintenance and modernization.” Since completion of the plan in 1981, other recommendations in this plan have been implemented including the Washington/Wells consolidation, Quincy/Wells historic preservation, and the new Library Station. This would be the penultimate project in the plan, following Washington/Wabash and leaving only LaSalle/Van Buren. Excerpts of this plan are provided.

The station is included in the Chicago Central Area Plan (2003) and its follow up, the Central Area Action Plan as one of the “CTA Station Improvements” recommended. These comprehensive plans support GOTO 2040 recommendations, including “Use livability principles to plan for land use in development near transit.” Excerpts of the Action Plan are provided and the full report can be found at: https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/central_area_action_plan.html.

DETAILED ESTIMATE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS

Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total

020000 Civil Work Net Per W/W Bid $14,500,000 030000 Structural Work Net Per W/W Bid $28,805,000 090000 Architectural Work Net Per W/W Bid $16,000,000 021000 Fire Protection Work Net Per W/W Bid $45,000 022000 Plumbing Work Net Per W/W Bid $400,000 023000 Mechanical Work Net Per W/W Bid $300,000 026000 Electrical Work Net Per W/W Bid $6,400,000 027000 Communication Work Net Per W/W Bid $2,000,000 034000 Track Work Net Per W/W Bid $1,200,000 034200 Traction Power Work Net Per W/W Bid $100,000 034420 Signal/Train Control Work Net Per W/W Bid $1,500,000 017113 Mobilization Net Per W/W Bid $2,500,000 013550 Track Flagging and Operations Allow 1 $300,000 $300,000 023000 Track Access Occurances Allow 1 $700,000 $700,000 CTA Add’l Fare Collection Equipment Position 4 $160,000 $640,000 026500 ComEd Services Allow 1 $100,000 $100,000

SUBTOTAL $75,490,000 rounds to $75,500,000

Contingency/Escalation Approx. 12.5% of subtotal $9,500,000

Contract Construction Supervision Approx. 6.5% of subtotal $5,000,000

Project Administration/City Forces Allow 1 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

* “Per W/W Bid” = derived from low bid for Washington/Wabash Station

TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION ITEMS $92,000,000

ESTIMATES MUST BE BASED UPON QUANTITIES AND UNIT COSTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. LUMP SUM AMOUNTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

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GOALS AND NEEDS

he 2003 Central Area Plan estab- Improve Pedestrian Environment Improve National & International lished the major theme of an ac- ™Improved on-street environment: Connections T ™Expanded regional high-speed cessible, connected Central Area and Identify and improve key pedestrian corridors using CDOT streetscape rail network: Build service levels defined a set of key goals for trans- and lighting program, focus on sig- and reliability to continue growth portation in the Central Area. The nature east-west streets and linkage in daily intercity rail passengers Transportation Task Force took these of key destinations. from throughout the Midwest, goals as the starting point for the Ac- ™Improved off-street environment: with Chicago as the central hub for high-speed rail investments. tion Plan, and worked to establish key There are numerous opportuni- ties to connect to the off-street ™Improved access to airports: Im- needs for each goal and to help priori- trail network, in particular along prove the attractiveness of Cen- tize the proposed transportation proj- the Lakefront and Riverfront. tral Area as a hub of national busi- ects. The key needs related to each ™Serve growth in transit trips: The ness with faster and more efficient goal are outlined below. growth in transit trips translates connections to airport. into a growing number of pedes- trians walking to their final desti- Improve Transit in Central Area nation and highlights the need for Serve the growth in trips: ™ Daily pedestrian improvements around trips into the Central Area contin- the busiest transit stations in the ue to grow; as residential growth Central Area. accelerates, the fastest growing trip types are those which both Manage Traffic Circulation start and end within the Central ™Improved roadway efficiency: Area. Maximize the efficiency of the ex- ™Improved transit system coverage: isting grid network in the Central While the existing system serves Area. the Loop, portions of the Central ™Connected grid network: Rein- Area lack access to rapid transit, force the grid system to connect in particular Streeterville, Near existing gaps, for example, along South and Near West. the River on the south side. ™Improved service options in key ™Improved safety and security: growth districts: Many districts Safeguard the assets of the Cen- continue to grow due to transit tral Area by ensuring mobility access, others grow despite poor during major events and reducing transit access. Investments in the hazardous conditions. system should target locations with projected high employment Encourage Alternative Modes densities (e.g., West Loop) and ™Connected off-street bicycle net- high residential densities (e.g., work: Build upon the existing net- Streeterville). work of trails and greenways in the Central Area to create a sys- Increase Regional Transit Capacity tem connecting waterfronts and ™Improved system capacity and open space assets. reliability: Maintain and enhance ™Improved on-street bicycle net- high-capacity transit options for work: Improve the safety of on- the economic viability of a dense street routes for bicycles in the and growing Central Area. Central Area by creating consis- ™Creating a more extensive rapid- tent street lanes and markings. transit network: Capture oppor- ™Exploring other alternative mode tunities to extend and expand options: Create alternative com- direct connections to the Central muting options for Central Area Area along the rapid transit rail residents, including the expansion network. of water taxi services and docks. ™Connecting to regional growth areas: Keep pace with regional growth and development pat- terns by improving or adding transit service in key suburban corridors.

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CENTRAL AREA TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Figure 2-4: Central Area Transportation Projects (Map shows only those projects within Central Area)

Central Area Project Key 1. CTA Infill Station (Division – Brown/Purple) 2. Station Modernization (Clark/Division) 3. North Lake Shore Drive Improvements 4. Clinton Subway 5. Station Modernization (Grand) 6. Carroll Avenue Transitway 7. Pedestrian Bridges 8. Station Modernization (State/Lake) 9. Lakefront Transitway 10. Station Modernization (Washington) 11. Station Modernization (Washington/Wabash) 12. Station Modernization (Monroe) 13. East-West (Monroe) Transitway 14. Wacker Drive Enhancements 15. Station Modernization (Monroe) 16. Clinton Transitway 17. CTA Infill Station (Morgan –Green/Pink) 18. West Loop Bicycle Station 19. West Loop Transportation Center 20. Union Station Upgrades 21. Station Modernization (LaSalle) 22. Station Modernization (Harrison) 23. Polk Street Bridge 24. Taylor Street Bridge 25. Wells–Wentworth Connector 26. 16th Street Bridge 27. CTA Infill Station (Cermak or 18th –Green) 28. CTA Infill Station (Clark/18th – Orange)

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CENTRAL AREA TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

East-West Transitway (Monroe) Project Description: A grade-separated Implementation Considerations: east-west transitway through the heart of ™ Service would operate in space be- the Central Loop beneath Monroe Street, tween street level and subway ser- connecting the West Loop rail terminals vices. with the Central Business District and ™ Construction likely to involve major Lakefront recreation areas. short-term disruptions to Loop. Implementation Goal: Complete by Potential Funding Sources: FTA New 2016 Starts/Small Starts (up to 80%); State/lo- cal bonds; TIFs and other taxing districts; Next Steps: Public/private ™ Conduct Feasibility Study for rapid transit service operating in corridor. City Role: Project Lead ™ Perform Alternatives Analysis, Prelimi- Cost Estimate: $200,000,000 nary Engineering and Project Design

Image 2-11: The East-West Transitway would travel below street level but above the sub- way lines.

CTA Infill Stations Division Project Description: Create new infill sta- Implementation Considerations: tions along existing rail lines, targeting sub- ™ Station at Clark/18th may be con- districts with limited access to system. structed as transfer station for Circle Implementation Goal: Four new Central Line trains Area stations by 2020. ™ Additional future stations may need to be considered at other infill locations Morgan ™ Morgan (Green/Pink): 2008-2012 ™ Cermak or 18th (Green): 2012-2016 Potential Funding Sources: Federal Capi- ™ Division (Brown/Purple): 2012-2016 tal Funds (up to 80%); CMAQ; State/local ™ Clark/18th Station bonds; TIF and other taxing districts (Orange): 2016-2020 City Role: Project Lead Next Steps: Cost Estimate: $60,000,000 per station Clark/18th ™ Design and construction (Morgan Sta- 18th tion) Cermak ™ Feasibility studies (other stations) Image 2-12: Additional CTA rail stations along existing lines in the Central Area will improve access in growing residential areas. CTA Station Modernization Project Description: Targeted upgrades Implementation Considerations: of existing stations to improve the comfort ™ The Washington/Wabash Station and accessibility of high-usage stations. would replace two existing Loop sta- Implementation Goal: Ongoing program tions (Randolph and Madison) plans renovations for nine stations by ™ Upgrades to additional stations, in- 2020: cluding all elevated Loop stations, are expected to continue beyond 2020 ™ Grand/State (Red) ™ Clark/Division (Red) Potential Funding Sources: CMAQ; State/ ™ Madison/State (Red) local bonds; TIFs and other taxing districts ™ Washington/Dearborn (Blue) City Role: Project Lead ™ Washington/Wabash (Loop Elevated) ™ State/Lake (Loop Elevated) Cost Estimate: $90,000,000 per station ™ Harrison/State (Red) ™ Monroe/Dearborn (Blue) ™ LaSalle/Congress (Blue) Image 2-13: A number of existing CTA sta- tions are programmed for upgrades.

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