Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget Sort ascending | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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+ | Metra Sunrise Express | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Metra | $858,000 |
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Not Available Description
The Sunrise Express is an early morning reverse commute train operating on the Metra UP North Line from Chicago to Waukegan. The service enables reverse commuters to meet 7AM work start times of north suburban employers. Other benefits include a viable suburb-to-suburb option for commuters living north of Chicago and an additional inbound train.
Funding History
2007
Local Federal Total
$250,000 $250,000 $500,000
2008
Local Federal Total
$179,000 $179,000 $358,000
Current Activities
Metra implemented the project April 2, 2007. JARC funding for this project was exhausted in October 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 8,121 trips per month.
Metra continues to provide the service with its own funds.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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+ | - | Will County Will Ride Transportation Services_'20'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Will County | $800,000 |
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Not Available Description
This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. The award includes funding to support the County’s Mobility Manager position. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. This project continues drawing down funds. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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+ | - | Clearbrook Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Clearbrook | $800,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides transportation services to more than 6,000 seniors and individuals with disabilities. Clients are transported to work, school, day programs, medical appointments, community recreation, and other activities. This is an existing Section 5310 operating funded project. Current Activities
This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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+ | Ride Lake County West '08 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $800,000 |
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Completed | |||||||||
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Not Available Description
This dial-a-ride service will operate weekdays in Antioch, Avon, Grant, and Lake Villa townships. A portion of the service will be a flexible route connecting three Metra stations on the NCS Line and Milwaukee District - North Line with residential areas to offer greater access to employment opportunities primarily for individuals with limited mobility and other transit dependent populations. The service expanded its boundaries in December 2012 to include Waconda and Fremont Townships. Lake County implemented the service January 11, 2010.
Current Activities
The service provided 881 trips in July 2016. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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+ | Niles Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Niles | $795,721 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct sidewalk infill along Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, near the Golf Mill Shopping center, a major transfer center for Pace. Both Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue are principal arterials currently without complete sidewalks and the new sidewalk will vary in width between 5 and 7 feet. The section of Golf Road will complete sidewalks from Milwaukee Avenue going east and will comprise nearly 4,000 linear feet in new sidewalk. The Milwaukee Avenue sidewalk improvements will be from Golf Road going southwest and will comprise nearly 2,400 feet of sidewalk infill. A new crosswalk with pedestrian signal and push button will be also installed across Milwaukee Avenue at the Golf Mill main entrance. Current Activities
IDOT has approved the engineering agreements and scheduled a letting in January 2024. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.09.2024 |
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+ | Bellwood Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Bellwood | $750,000 |
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Not Available Description
The project funds improvements along St. Charles Road for 1.1 miles, from Mannheim Road to 25th Avenue, which is served by Pace Route 313 and near the Bellwood and Melrose Park Metra stations. Improvements include two bus shelter pads (Pace is providing the shelters), four benches, sidewalk connectors, crosswalks, ADA accessibility improvements, pedestrian lighting, and bicycle racks. Current Activities
Project completed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.17.2022 |
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+ | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $744,052 |
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Not Available Description
This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.
Current Activities
The service provided 2,445 trips in May 2018. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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+ | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '09 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $742,118 |
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Not Available Description
This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.
Current Activities
The service provided 2,448 trips in September 2016. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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+ | Ways to Work '12 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating | Salvation Army Family & Community Services | $701,973 |
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Not Available Description
The WTW program provides small, short-term, low-interest loans to low-income families for the purpose of purchasing or repairing a car to get to work, childcare, and to pursue educational or job training opportunities. The project funding will be used to support operating costs associated with client screening and case management, and for a small loan guarantee pool. This project will replicate other JARC projects that have been successfully implemented in other parts of the country. Current Activities
The Salvation Army launched the Ways to Work project on September 26, 2011. Since the program's inception through March 2015, 2,369 individuals have attended personal finance education classes and 506 loans have been approved. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Midlothian Metra Station Access Improvements - Part II | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Midlothian | $691,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct pedestrian access improvements for southern access to the Midlothian Metra station. Improvements include installing a high capacity sidewalk along the northwest side of the Rock Island District (RID) right-of-way, between 147th Street and Pulaski Road that will link pedestrians throughout the Village to the existing commuter station. The existing pedestrian bridge over Midlothian Creek will also be made accessible with the construction of an ADA ramp. At Pulaski a new pedestrian crosswalk and pedestrian signals will be installed to link the new sidewalk with residential areas west of Pulaski. Additional supporting items include some striping, lighting and fencing. Current Activities
Draft agreements getting prepared for submission to IDOT. PPI has been approved by IDOT. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |