Planning Programs and Projects

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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status Sort descending
+ - Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '16-17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $239,626
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in Lake County to persons with disabilities and older adults residing in central Lake County. Five municipalities and Lake County sponsor the project.

Current Activities

In May 2022, Lake County combined and expanded the Central and West projects into a countywide service.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $119,813
Federal $119,813

Last Updated 11.28.2023

+ 31st Street - New Bus Route Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $2,135,318
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Description
New fixed route service along the 31st street corridor between Cicero Avenue and King Drive operating 7 days a week from 5:00 am until 8:00 pm. Route will improve mobility and access to an employment center, rail lines, and other bus routes for low income individuals, seniors, and the disabled.
Current Activities
CTA did not have sufficient funds to meet federal local matching requirements to carry out the project as originally proposed. However, beginning September 2, 2012 CTA extended Route No. 35 to incorporate a segment of the 31st Street route between Kedzie and Cicero Avenues. The new route segment originally was to operate through August 2013 and then be evaluated. In October 2013 the CTA Board approved making the route extension permanent. The service provided 133,927 trips in June 2014.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $1,067,659
Federal $1,067,659

Last Updated 09.17.2014

+ #54A North Cicero/Skokie Boulevard - Midday Service Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $261,816
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Description
New midday service operating weekdays between the hours of 10am and 2pm between Irving Park/Pulaski (Blue Line) and Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center/Cook County Courts in Skokie. The service will allow additional access to jobs and medical appointments for low income individuals.
Current Activities
CTA does not have sufficient funds to meet federal local matching requirements at this time. The project cannot be implemented until local funds become available.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $130,908
Federal $130,908

Last Updated 09.17.2014

+ - RGA Comprehensive Transportation Program '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $1,504,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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Description

Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  This project has not started. 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $752,000
Local $752,000

Last Updated 09.24.2021

+ - Ride in Kane Phase 17 & 18 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Administration - Operating Association for Individual Development (AID) $5,000,992
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Description

This project coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. The sponsors of this project include multiple private non-profit organizations and local units of government.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved this project on August 22, 2019.  This project provided approximately 3,814 trips in September 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $2,497,996
Federal $2,502,996

Last Updated 11.28.2023

+ Bellwood Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Bellwood $150,998
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Description

This project funds phase II engineering and construction to remove and replace curb ramps and blended sidewalk areas to comply with ADA standards in 21 locations within the Village. Improvements will consist of removing and replacing sidewalks, curb ramps and curbs, adjusting frames/grates to meet final grade, Hot-mix asphalt pavement patching will be utilized to restore pavement areas. Thermoplastic pavement marking and landscape restoration shall also occur as part of this improvement. Locations selected focus on those areas traveled by residents to access the Metra Bellwood station and Pace bus stops within the Village.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $120,798

Last Updated 01.03.2024

+ - Will County Will Ride Transportation Services_'20'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Will County $800,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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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
Source Amount
Federal $192,000
Local $48,000

Last Updated 11.28.2023

+ #92 Foster - Late Night Weekend Service Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $243,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description
Extension of weekend service from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am between Jefferson Park and Berwyn Red Line station providing access to major medical center and retail establishments for low income individuals and the disabled.
Current Activities
CTA does not have sufficient funds to meet federal local matching requirements at this time. The project cannot be implemented until local funds become available.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $121,500
Federal $121,500

Last Updated 09.17.2014

+ - Ride in Kane Phase 19 & 20 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Kane County $5,000,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

The Ride in Kane project coordinates dial-a-ride services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults and persons with disabilities.  The sponsors of this project include multiple private non-profit organizations and local units of government.  The award includes funding to support 1.5 positions at the County to lead mobility management efforts for Ride in Kane.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  This project continues drawing down funds.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $160,000
Local $40,000

Last Updated 11.28.2023

+ Harvard Pace Route Access Improvements - Marengo Rd and Ayer St. - Phase II and Construction Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Harvard $360,000
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

Funding for this project will complete Phase II engineering and construction of pedestrian access improvements along US Rte. 14, IL Route. 173, Marengo Road, and Ayer Street. The project includes new sidewalks, ADA improvements, crosswalks, and a Pace Bus shelter. These improvements will better connect residents to the Harvard Metra Station and the Pace Bus Route 808.

Current Activities

The City has selected an engineering consultant who is now completing design engineering.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $288,000

Last Updated 04.26.2024