Chicago Transit Authority

Application Purpose: This Award Provides for the Purchase of Buses the Purchase of New Railcar Bus and Rail Revenue Fleet Overhaul Engineering Assessments and Design Plans for Bus System Electrification Focusing on Cta Garages and Maintenance Facilities Full Design Targeted Rail Stations to Plan for Future Construction Focus on Making Stations.; Activities Performed: Purchase New Buses and Rail Car to Replace Overage Revenue Fleet Vehicles Overhaul Revenue Fleet to Maintain or Extend the Asset Life Cycle Complete Bus System Engineering Assessments for Transition to Future Full Electrification of the System Complete 100% Design for Making Rail Stations Fully Accessible.; Expected Outcomes: Funding Will Allow the Cta to Replace Overaged Buses and Railcars to Provide More Efficient and Reliable Service and Reduce Maintenance Costs Extend the Useful Life of Select Buses Maintain the Life of Rail Car Fleet Complete All Necessary Engineering Planning and Development That Leads to Facilities Construction/ Modification to Electrify the Bus System Design of Accessibility Improvements for Targeted Rail Stations to Proceed to Construction.; Intended Beneficiaries: Funded Projects Will Provide Far-reaching Benefits to Cta Customers Including Improved Service Quality Speed Safety Reliability Making the Next Phase of Rail Stations Fully Accessible and Preparing the Bus System for Future Conversion to Full Electrification and the Running of Zero-emission Revenue Vehicles.; Subrecipient Activities: None