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| + | 2013 to 2021 | Volunteer Express '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating | Hanover Township | $4,800 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project is a volunteer driver program that supplements the services offered by Hanover Township¿s Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles provide door-to-door service for older adults. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits. Current ActivitiesThe grantee has concluded this program. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2018 to 2019 | Naperville_Ride DuPage to Work '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $1,320,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesThe operating service provided 946 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2009 | #1 Indiana/Hyde Park Service Expansion | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $520,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project expands service from morning and evening rush hours to 6:00 am -8:00 pm thus increasing access to jobs for low income individuals working non-traditional and/or extended hours in corridor. Current ActivitiesCTA 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
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| + | 2018 to 2019 | CTF Illinois - Transportation Services for People with Disabilities '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | CTF Illinois | $200,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities. The door to door transportation supports are a vital service that allows persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy. Current ActivitiesThe operating service provided 829 trips in June 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Ride in Kane Phase 9 & 10 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating - Mobility Management | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $5,613,611 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionIn its fifth year of operation, the Ride in Kane project coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults, persons with disabilities, and low-income individuals. The sponsors of Phases 9 and 10 include 19 private, non-profit organizations and local units of government. Current ActivitiesThe service provided 557 JARC trips in June 2021. Ridership is down due to COVID-19. New Freedom funding has been fully expended for this phase of the project. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2016 to 2017 | Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $239,626 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThe 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 ActivitiesIn May 2022, Lake County combined and expanded the Central and West projects into a countywide service. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 to 2021 | Kendall Area Transit_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $640,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesThe 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
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| + | 2007 | Ride in Kane Phase 1 & 2 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $4,171,068 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesThe service provided 11,516 trips in March 2011. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2013 | Metra Visual Information Systems (VIS) at Non-key ADA Metra Stations | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Metra | $375,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will fund the installation of electronic visual sign systems at 11 non-key ADA Metra stations to facilitate greater mobility for the hearing impaired as well as the general population. The signs will provide real time information about Metra train service Current ActivitiesMetra executed a grant for this project with the Federal Transit Administration on June 24, 2013. This grant complements an ICE grant also awarded for the project. Metra expects to put this project out to bid this quarter. The stations where these signs will be added may include, but are not limited to: < pre> METRA UPW Maywood Station UPN Ravinia Station MWD Round Lake Station BNSF Riverside Station MED McCormick Place Station Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2015 | Ride in Kane Phase 13 & 14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $3,098,924 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesThe operating service provided 5,656 trips in August 2019. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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