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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| + | - | Phase VIII Regional Call Center '20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $3,105,494 |
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Not Available Description
Phase VIII of Pace's Regional Call Center takes reservations for dial a ride and demand response services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Call Center provides comprehensive mobility management services that improve the coordination and operation of transportation services and supports county-led coordination services funded by Section 5310 Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. This project has not started. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | Ride in Kane Phase 13 & 14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $3,098,924 |
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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 operating service provided 5,656 trips in August 2019. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | - | Ride in Kane Phase 15 & 16 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $3,088,396 |
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Not Available 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 operating service provided 3,740 trips in June 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.22.2023 |
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| + | - | McHenry County McRide Dial-A-Ride | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | McHenry County | $3,000,000 |
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The MCRide program provides countywide coordinated dial-a-ride service to seniors and individuals with disabilities operating seven days of the week, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. This is an existing Section 5310 operating 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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| + | - | Pace Mobility as a Service (MaaS) App | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $2,997,500 |
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The Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app is a two-year pilot project designed to support customer access to one click real-time trip planning throughout Pace's six-county service area for Pace's Fixed Route, On-Demand and Paratransit family of services. Pace partnered with "Transit App "a readily available transit information app to launch a two-year MaaS Pilot project. This award will fund the dial-a-ride and paratransit elements of the project, which primarily serve seniors and people with disabilities. 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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| + | - | Phase VII Regional Call Center '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $2,832,455 |
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Not Available Description
Pace's Regional Call Center takes reservations for dial a ride and demand response services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Call Center provides comprehensive mobility management services that improve the coordination and operation of transportation services. Current Activities
The project has fully expended funds from this grant. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | - | RGAs Ensuring Access to the Community '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $2,717,340 |
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Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and to a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities. Current Activities
The operating service provided 15,668 trips in June 2022. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Ride in Kane Phase 5 & 6 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $2,581,123 |
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Not Available Description
The Ride in Kane program is now entering its third year of operation. This program coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults, persons with disabilities, and low-income individuals. Currently, there are 17 private, non-profit organizations and local units of government participating in the program. Approximately 100,000 trips were provided through this program in 2009. Current Activities
The service provided 8,015 trips in July 2014. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | East 83rd Street - New Bus Route | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $2,544,270 |
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Not Available Description
New fixed route service connecting retail district at 92nd/Commerical to 83rd Street providing service from east 83rd Street to 79th Street Dan Ryan Red Line station. This service will provide low income individuals access to jobs located in the Chicago Central Business District, employment centers in Hyde Park, and other retail districts accessible via the rail system.
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
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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| + | - | Metra ADA Signage | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Metra | $2,500,000 |
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This project will install 250 visual information systems (VIS) sign displays at 125 of Metra's 242 stations. The VIS signs are Metra's next generation of video monitor boards that display real-time train tracking information, arrival times, and travel alerts. VIS signs provide visual information that is a requirement to be compliant with ADA law as it pertains to transit stations and are particularly beneficial for people with hearing impairments and seniors with disabilities. 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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