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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| + | Transportation to Work '09 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,135,242 |
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Not Available Description
The Ride DuPage to Work is a service of the Ride DuPage system designed to enable persons with disabilities greater opportunities to obtain and maintain employment through more affordable transportation.
Current Activities
DuPage Transportation to Work, initially funded with the 2006 program, was implemented March 1, 2008. DuPage County became the grantee for the project in 2010. Prior to that Pace served as the project grantee. The service provided 2,489 trips in May 2013.
This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.24.2019 |
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| + | - | Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Clearbrook | $200,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides transportation services to more than 8,000 children & adults with Intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clients are transported to work, school, day programs, medical appointments, community recreation, and other activities. Current Activities
The operating service provided 6,077 trips in June 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19 Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.15.2022 |
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| + | - | Kendall Area Transit_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $640,000 |
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Not Available Description
This is a general public, demand responsive dial-a-ride service that serves primarily for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the urban portions of Kendall County. The award includes funding to support a part-time mobility manager. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. The operating service provided 2,585 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | - | Kendall County Kendall Area Transit (Operating) | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $1,400,000 |
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Not Available Description
Kendall Area Transit is a demand responsive dial-a-ride service that serves primarily senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the urban portions of Kendall County. The service is also open to general public. Service is provided Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM -7:00 PM except certain holidays. Operating portion of the award. This is an existing program. 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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| + | #44 Wallace/Racine Bus Route Extension and Service Expansion | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $919,538 |
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Not Available Description
Through the expansion of this bus route by 2 miles and the extension of weekend service hours from 7:00pm to 11:00 pm, this project will provide greater accessibility to a rapidly growing retail corridor along Roosevelt Rd. from State to Clinton resulting in increased access to jobs for low income individuals, seniors, the disabled, and other residents.
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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| + | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $1,228,200 |
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Not Available Description
This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.
Current Activities
The service provided 2,322 trips in January 2017. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.30.2019 |
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| + | #65 Grand Avenue & #7 Harrison | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $1,772,000 |
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Not Available Description
These accessible bus routes will be enhanced by increasing service frequency and hours of operation to improve access from Chicago's west side, an area of higher unemployment with pockets of low income residents to employment destinations that include the Illinois Medical District, University of Illinois-Chicago, the Brick Yard Mall/Wal-Mart area, Navy Pier, and Michigan Avenue.
Current Activities
Route 7 - CTA implemented the service on June 6, 2008. The 11,600 trips attributable to the expanded service.
Route 65 - CTA implemented the service on March 23, 2008. The service provided 212,100 trips in June 2014 with an estimated 20,200 trips attributable to the expanded service. Both of these service are now operated without federal operating assistance.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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| + | Transportation to Work '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $504,000 |
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Completed | |||||||
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Not Available Description
The Ride DuPage to Work is a service of the Ride DuPage system designed to enable persons with disabilities greater opportunities to obtain and maintain employment through more affordable transportation.
Current Activities
DuPage Transportation to Work, initially funded with the 2006 program, was implemented March 1, 2008. DuPage County became the grantee for the project in 2010. Prior to that Pace served as the project grantee. The service provided 2,680 trips in August 2016.
This project is complete.
This project is complete.
This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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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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| + | - | Little City Transportation Program '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Little City Foundation | $1,088,194 |
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Completed | ||||||
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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-based programs, Special Olympics regional competitions, and medical appointments. Current Activities
The operating service provided 3,183 trips in October 2020. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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