Planning Programs and Projects

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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status Sort descending
+ 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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Description

This project will complete Phase II engineering and construct future 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

Engineering consultant has been selected. Moving towards Phase II kick off.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $288,000

Last Updated 03.29.2024

+ - RGA - Transp. Collaborative for Individuals with Development Disabilities Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Ray Graham Association $298,400
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

This project proposes a planning study to determine if there are efficiencies to be achieved by consolidating or coordinating service delivery and support services associated with the transportation programs of eight human service agencies (Ray Graham, Little City, CTF Illinois, Clearbrook, New Star Services, Park Lawn Services, Sertoma Center and Blue Cap). This is a new project proposal and is directly derived from the HSTP goals.

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 $238,720
Local $59,680

Last Updated 09.24.2021

+ - Will County Will Ride Transportation Services Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Will County $150,000
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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Description

This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. The award funds the County’s Mobility Manager position. This is an existing Section 5310 project.

Current Activities

This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $120,000

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ - Will County Will Ride Transportation Services_'18-19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Will County $320,000
  • 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.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019.  This project has not started. 

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

Last Updated 11.24.2023

+ - Ray Graham Comprehensive Transportation Program Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $858,334
  • 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. Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This award funds operating. 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
Source Amount
Federal $429,167
Local $429,167

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ - Phase VIII Regional Call Center '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $3,105,494
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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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
Source Amount
Federal $2,484,395
Local $621,099

Last Updated 11.19.2023

+ - Ray Graham Comprehensive Transportation Program (Mobility Management) Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Ray Graham Association $43,252
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

Mobility Management portion of the Ray Graham Transportation program. 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. Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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
Source Amount
Federal $34,602
Local $8,650

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ East 83rd Street - New Bus Route Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $2,544,270
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

Project Details

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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
Source Amount
Local $1,272,135
Federal $1,272,135

Last Updated 09.17.2014

+ - Pace Mobility as a Service (MaaS) App Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital Pace Suburban Bus $2,997,500
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

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
Source Amount
Federal $2,398,000
Local $599,500

Last Updated 01.17.2024

+ - Pace Phase IX Regional Call Center Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $3,750,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

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Not Available

Description

Phase IX 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. This is an existing Section 5310 funded project.

Current Activities

This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $3,000,000
Local $750,000

Last Updated 01.17.2024