Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program Sort ascending | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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| + | - | RGA Comprehensive Transportation Program '20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $1,504,000 |
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Not Available 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
Last Updated 09.24.2021 |
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| + | - | Kendall County Kendall Area Transit (Capital) | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Kendall County | $56,275 |
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Kendall Area Transit will use capital funding to install cameras on the vehicles. The ridership is largely elderly and disabled, which is a vulnerable population. Introducing cameras on the vehicles will increase the safety and monitoring of KAT riders. 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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| + | Ways to Work '10 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital - Operating | Salvation Army Family & Community Services | $533,788 |
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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. In June 2013, 296 individuals have attended personal finance education classes and 111 loans have been approved. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | New Clybourn Street Fixed Route Service | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $4,359,686 |
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This is a new fixed route service connecting the Chicago Red Line and Logan Square Blue Line stations. There are an estimated 400-600 businesses on the route that represent employment opportunities for low-income workers. A major attraction on this route is the Anixter Center that provides training and employment for persons with severely limited mobility.
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 to Work Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Safer Foundation | $22,000 |
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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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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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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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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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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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| + | - | Kane County Ride in Kane Phase 21 & 22 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Kane County | $120,000 |
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The Ride in Kane project coordinates dial-a-ride services in Kane County 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 a position to lead mobility management efforts for Ride in Kane. 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
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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