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Year Project Title Programsort descending Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2008 #53A South Pulaski Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $510,614
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

An expansion of this route's service frequency and expanded hours will provide improved access to a major medical center and retail establishments. These destinations provide employment opportunities for low-income individuals.

Current Activities

CTA implemented the service on September 6, 2009. The service provided 175,696 trips in June 2014. Approximately 5,900 of the trips are estimated to be attributable to the service expansion.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$255,307
Federal
$255,307
Last Updated 04.07.2017
+ 2007 #65 Grand Avenue & #7 Harrison Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $1,772,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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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

Source Amount
Local
$886,000
Federal
$886,000
Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ 2018 to 2019 DuPage County Transportation to Work '18-'19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $984,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The Transportation to Work Program is a continuation of an existing project that 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 operating service provided 1,520 trips in June 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$492,000
Federal
$492,000
Last Updated 09.15.2022
+ 2010 Transportation to Work '10 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $451,456
  • 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 2,137 trips in June 2014.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$225,728
Federal
$225,728
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2013 RGAs Comprehensive Program '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $949,088
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The project transports individuals with disabilities from their homes to Community Learning Centers and to a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.

Current Activities

The service provided 24, 845 trips in August 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$474,544
Federal
$474,544
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2015 Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $744,052
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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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 2,445 trips in May 2018. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$372,026
Federal
$372,026
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2020 to 2021 McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating McHenry County $2,800,000
  • Federal
  • Local
In Progress

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Description

The MCRide program provides coordinated dial-a-ride service to individuals with disabilities and individuals 60 years or older.  Service is provided countywide. 

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  The operating service provided 7,027 trips in September 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$1,400,000
Local
$1,400,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2011 Volunteer Express '11 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Hanover Township $15,454
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

Funding for this project will support a volunteer driver program supplementing the services offered by Hanover Township's Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles will provide the door-to-door service. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits, formerly known as toll credits.

Current Activities

The service provided 24 trips in November 2014. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$15,454
Last Updated 08.28.2018
+ 2015 RGAs Comprehensive Program '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $1,219,384
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The project transports individuals with disabilities from their homes to Community Learning Centers and to a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.

Current Activities

The service provided 22,459 trips in June 2018. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$609,692
Federal
$609,692
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2009 #54A North Cicero/Skokie Boulevard - Midday Service Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $261,816
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

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Description

New midday service operating weekdays between the hours of 10am and 2pm between Irving Park/Pulaski (Blue Line) and Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center/Cook County Courts in Skokie. The service will allow additional access to jobs and medical appointments for low income individuals.

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
$130,908
Federal
$130,908
Last Updated 09.17.2014