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+ | Park Forest Pace Bus Route and Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Park Forest | $232,802 |
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Not Available Description
This project included the installation of a five foot wide sidewalk along the south side of US30 / Lincoln Highway in the Village of Park Forest from Orchard Drive east to the Village limits at Rockwell Street, and then south along an undeveloped right-of-way to connect to an existing sidewalk in a residential neighborhood on Farragut Street. This is a segment of 2,425 linear feet and is the final segment of a greater project to build needed sidewalk connections along US30 from the eastern Village limits to the 211th Street Metra station. Current Activities
This project was completed in the summer of 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Niles Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Niles | $795,721 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct sidewalk infill along Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, near the Golf Mill Shopping center, a major transfer center for Pace. Both Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue are principal arterials currently without complete sidewalks and the new sidewalk will vary in width between 5 and 7 feet. The section of Golf Road will complete sidewalks from Milwaukee Avenue going east and will comprise nearly 4,000 linear feet in new sidewalk. The Milwaukee Avenue sidewalk improvements will be from Golf Road going southwest and will comprise nearly 2,400 feet of sidewalk infill. A new crosswalk with pedestrian signal and push button will be also installed across Milwaukee Avenue at the Golf Mill main entrance. Current Activities
IDOT has approved the engineering agreements and scheduled a letting in January 2024. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.09.2024 |
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+ | Calumet Park Ashland Metra Station Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Calumet Park | $329,291 |
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Not Available Description
This project will include the construction of approximately 2,050 linear feet of new and improved sidewalks, two new pedestrian crosswalks, and a covered bike shelter at the Ashland Metra Station. Current Activities
After a period of delays, the Phase II engineering has resumed. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Hanover Park TOD Zoning Code Update | Community Planning | TOD Zoning | Hanover Park | $20,439 |
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Description
The RTA assisted the Village with updating the zoning code for its Village Center TOD area in an effort to enable the type of development envisioned in its TOD Plan. A new Village Center designation was created with modernized parking requirements, allowable number of dwelling units per acre, allowable land uses, and revisions to the development review process. Current Activities
The new Village Center Zoning district (under Related Reports) was approved by the Village Board in August 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.21.2022 |
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+ | - | Naperville _ Ride DuPage to Work '20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $1,200,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project continues to operate as part of the Ride DuPage program. Older adults are afforded increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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+ | - | DuPage County Transportation to Work_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,182,000 |
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Not Available Description
The Transportation to Work Program provides demand-responsive transportation to and from work for persons with disabilities. The project operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and serves all of DuPage County. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. The operating service provided approximately 1,900 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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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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+ | Milwaukee Ave. Developer Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Chicago 45th Ward | $3,500 |
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Project DetailsDescription
The RTA convened a Developer Discussion Panel in Chicago's 45th Ward to gather guidance and advice from development experts. The objective was to attract development to vacant sites and encourage infill development. The Developer Discussion Panelist helped the Ward Alderman and the City determine goals and needs in order to best utilize vacant land along North Milwaukee Avenue near the Jefferson Park Transportation Center. Current Activities
The panel of development experts met in June 2021 and the report can be found under "Related Reports". Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.07.2022 |
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+ | University Park TOD Plan Update | Community Planning | TOD Plan Update | University Park | $139,919 |
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Description
The RTA assisted the Village of University Park to update its TOD plan that was completed in 2002 for the University Park Metra station. The revised study included an analysis of surrounding land uses and zoning codes, local road safety improvements and a last mile mobility strategy. Current Activities
The University Park TOD Plan was completed and adopted by the Village Board in February 2023. The final report can be found under Related Reports. The Village of University Park was awarded a follow up Community Planning project to build on the TOD Plan Update. The RTA is working with the Village on the University Park Special Financing District Study to evaluate funding mechanisms for the TOD site in University Park. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.13.2024 |
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+ | - | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | McHenry County | $100,000 |
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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. Service is provided countywide. This is an existing Section 5310 project. New to this application, and included in the recommended award, is capital funding to develop a trip scheduling and payment app for riders, eliminating the need to call the Pace call center or pay in cash. Current Activities
McHenry County has decided not to move forward with this project. Funds will be reprogrammed to another project. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.25.2024 |