Table Of Contents - Chicago Transit Authority

5.0 Project Delivery Strategy
5.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
CTA Express Airport Train Service Business Plan
The following objectives were considered when evaluating delivery structures for both the Direct and
Express Services:
• Leverage private sector expertise as appropriate.
• Use existing infrastructure effectively.
• Mitigate negative impacts on existing customers.
• Achieve appropriate risk allocation between CTA and the private sector partner.
• Maintain procurement flexibility.
• Achieve an efficient combination of CTA and private sector resources and capabilities.
• Present opportunities to enhance CTA’s operating budget.
• Realize effective risk management throughout project lifecycle.
• Maximize funding on a stand alone basis.
• Achieve efficient financing of capital improvements.
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