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Year Project Title Programsort descending Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2015 Kendall Community Transit Program '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Kendall County $498,502
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The vehicles and operations funded by this program will be used for demand responsive paratransit service to provide door-to-door service for populations of the disabled, low income, and senior populations in the urban portions of Kendall County. The project is designed to be the first phase of a countywide general public transportation system.

Current Activities

The service provided 2,172 trips in April 2018.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$249,251
Federal
$249,251
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2016 to 2017 RGAs Ensuring Access to the Community '16-17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $2,717,340
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

Individuals with disabilities are transported 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 operating service provided 15,668 trips in June 2022.  

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$1,358,670
Federal
$1,358,670
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2015 Will County Mobility Management Program '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Will County $338,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. The program is an outgrowth of the county's coordinated paratransit plan funded through the RTA's former sub-regional Planning program

Current Activities

The operating service provided 239 Section 5310 trips in March 2019. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$139,000
Federal
$199,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2011 Will County Mobility Management Program '11 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital - Operating - Mobility Management Will County $892,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities, the elderly and low-income individuals residing in eastern Will County townships. The program is an outgrowth of the county's coordinated paratransit plan funded through the RTA's Subregional Planning program. The RTA Board approved the 2011 Program of Projects at its November 16, 2011 meeting. Grant agreements have been executed. By agreement with Washington Township this project has taken on the management responsibilities for grants initially awarded to Washington Township. As a result of this agreement an additional $32,970 in federal funding has been added to this project. Will County formed the Paratransit Council that will help to set policy for the project. This program provides transportation and mobility services seniors and individuals with disabilities residing in eastern Will County townships.

Current Activities

The JARC service provided 228 trips in August 2018. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$386,000
Federal
$506,000
Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ 2013 CTA Rail Station Guides for CTA Customers Who are Blind or Visually Impaired Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $53,055
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

Guides to rail stations and accessible routes for CTA customers who are blind or have a visual impairment will be produced by this project. The guides to CTA's rail stations will be produced in Braille, plain text, and audio files. The plain text and audio files will be available on CTA's website.

Current Activities

The CTA and the Lighthouse for the Blind have agreed on the common description for the stations. The first stations that are under review are on the Pink and Orange Lines.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$9,825
Federal
$43,230
Last Updated 11.07.2017
+ 2020 to 2021 Naperville _ Ride DuPage to Work '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $1,200,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

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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

Source Amount
Federal
$600,000
Local
$600,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2018 to 2019 Kendall Area Transit_18-'19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Kendall County $640,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Completed

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Description

This is a general public, demand responsive paratransit service that provides service predominately for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the urban portions of Kendall County.

Current Activities

The service provided  1,407 trips in June 2021.  

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$320,000
Local
$320,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2018 to 2019 Will Ride '18-19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Will County $320,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Programmed

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Description

This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$160,000
Federal
$160,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2010 Ride to Work Program Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Safer Foundation $22,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project will provide reverse commute employment transportation for low-income persons who have criminal records and are residing in Cook County. The daily service, to be operated by a private contractor, will cover three employment shifts. Individuals will be transported to and from five designated pick-up points in the City of Chicago to employers located in the suburbs. The designated pick-up points may all be accessed through CTA.

Current Activities

The grant contract with the Safer Foundation was executed effective August 11, 2010. Funds for this service were exhausted in August 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 153 trips per month.

The Safer Foundation is continuing the service with its own resources. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$11,000
Federal
$11,000
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2013 to 2021 Kendall Community Transit Program '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital - Operating Kendall County $368,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The vehicles and operations funded by this program will be used for demand responsive paratransit service to provide door-to-door service for populations of the disabled, low income, and senior populations in the urban portions of Kendall County. The project is designed to be the first phase of a countywide general public transportation system.

Current Activities

The service provided 1,882 trips in September 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$184,000
Federal
$184,000
Last Updated 11.08.2021