Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type Sort descending | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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| + | Ride to Work Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Safer Foundation | $22,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will provide reverse commute employment transportation for low-income persons who have criminal records and are residing in Cook County. The daily service, to be operated by a private contractor, will cover three employment shifts. Individuals will be transported to and from five designated pick-up points in the City of Chicago to employers located in the suburbs. The designated pick-up points may all be accessed through CTA.
Current Activities
The grant contract with the Safer Foundation was executed effective August 11, 2010. Funds for this service were exhausted in August 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 153 trips per month.
The Safer Foundation is continuing the service with its own resources. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | #92 Foster - Late Night Weekend Service | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $243,000 |
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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
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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| + | Ride in Kane Phase 1 & 2 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $4,171,068 |
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Not Available Description
This project is designed to coordinate paratransit services in Kane County into a more centralized system that would optimize resources for the expansion of service into areas currently not served and provide additional service for underserved areas. The project will increase the mobility of older adults, persons with disabilities, and low income individuals by providing access to needed services and employment. Ride-in-Kane, initially funded with the 2006 program, was implemented February 1, 2008. AID became the grantee for this project in May 2011. Pace previously served as the grantee.
Current Activities
The service provided 11,516 trips in March 2011. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.21.2019 |
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| + | - | Little City Transportation to Work '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Little City Foundation | $930,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides transportation for seniors and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are enrolled with Little City, to places of employment, community activities, Special Olympics regional competitions, and medical appointments Current Activities
The operating service provided 15,778 trips in March 2019. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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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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| + | - | Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $239,626 |
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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
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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| + | - | Ride Lake County West '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $642,500 |
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Not Available Description
The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in six townships primarily for persons with disabilities and older adults in the western portion of Lake County. The townships, in cooperation with the Lake County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee, 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
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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| + | - | RGAs Comprehensive Transportation Program '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $1,533,054 |
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Not Available Description
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 RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019. The operating service provided 15,644 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | - | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '18-19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | McHenry County | $2,400,000 |
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Not Available Description
The McRide program provides coordinated dial-a-ride service to individuals with disabilities and individuals 60 years or older. The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019. Current Activities
The operating service provided 3,385 trips in January 2021.. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Transportation for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Trinity Services | $350,764 |
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Not Available Description
Trinity Services provides transportation service to individuals with disabilities in Cook, Grundy, and Will counties. Transportation will be provided for trips to developmental training centers, shopping, doctor's visits, volunteer opportunities and work. Current Activities
The services provided 2,326 trips in October 2017. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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