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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partnersort descending Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2008 New Clybourn Street Fixed Route Service Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $4,359,686
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

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Description

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

Source Amount
Local
$2,179,843
Federal
$2,179,843
Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ 2009 #44 Wallace/Racine Bus Route Extension and Service Expansion Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $919,538
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

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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

Source Amount
Local
$459,769
Federal
$459,769
Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ 2018 to 2019 Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Clearbrook $200,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
Local
$100,000
Federal
$100,000
Last Updated 09.15.2022
+ 2020 to 2021 Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Clearbrook $400,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Completed

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Description

Clearbrook continues to provide 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 RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.   The operating service provided 17,041 trips in November 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$200,000
Local
$200,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2018 to 2019 CTF Illinois - Transportation Services for People with Disabilities '18-'19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating CTF Illinois $200,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This 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 Activities

The operating service provided 829 trips in June 2021.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$100,000
Federal
$100,000
Last Updated 09.15.2022
+ 2020 to 2021 CTF Illinois Transportation Services for People with Disabilities_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating CTF Illinois $200,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Completed

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Description

CTF Illinois continues to provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities.  The door-to-door transportation services are vital to allow persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy. 

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  

The operating service provided 5,819 trips in June 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$100,000
Local
$100,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2020 to 2021 CTF Illinois Transportation Services for People with Disabilities_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital CTF Illinois $6,595
  • Federal
  • Local
Completed

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Description

CTF Illinois provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities.  The door-to-door transportation services are vital to allow persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy.  This award includes funding for GPS fleet tracking devices to provide precise travel data.

Current Activities

CTF Illinois has decided not to move forward with this project. Funds from this award will be reprogrammed to another subrecipient.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$5,276
Local
$1,319
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2008 Transportation to Work '08 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $530,080
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
Local
$265,040
Federal
$265,040
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2009 Transportation to Work '09 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $1,135,242
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
Local
$567,621
Federal
$567,621
Last Updated 09.24.2019
+ 2012 Transportation to Work '12 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $523,162
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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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 2,457 trips in August 2015.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$261,581
Federal
$261,581
Last Updated 06.13.2019