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Yearsort descending Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2012 Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '12 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $641,822
  • 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 2,448 trips in September 2016.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$320,911
Federal
$320,911
Last Updated 09.30.2019
+ 2012 Ways to Work '12 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Administration - Operating Salvation Army Family & Community Services $701,973
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

The WTW program provides small, short-term, low-interest loans to low-income families for the purpose of purchasing or repairing a car to get to work, childcare, and to pursue educational or job training opportunities. The project funding will be used to support operating costs associated with client screening and case management, and for a small loan guarantee pool. This project will replicate other JARC projects that have been successfully implemented in other parts of the country.

Current Activities

The Salvation Army launched the Ways to Work project on September 26, 2011. Since the program's inception through March 2015, 2,369 individuals have attended personal finance education classes and 506 loans have been approved. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$317,541
Federal
$384,432
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 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
+ 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
+ 2013 Metra Visual Information Systems (VIS) at Non-key ADA Metra Stations Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital Metra $375,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This 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 Activities

Metra 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:

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METRA
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UPW Maywood Station
Melrose Park Station
Bellwood Station
Cumberland Station

UPN Ravinia Station
Winthrop Harbor Station

MWD Round Lake Station
Long Lake Station

BNSF Riverside Station
Hollywood Station
Brookfield Station
Hinsdale Station
West Hinsdale Station
Clarendon Hills Station

MED McCormick Place Station
51st Street / 53rd Street / Hyde Park Station RID:
95th Street / Longwood Station
Beverly Branch 115th Street / Morgan Park Station
Beverly Branch 119th Street - Beverly Branch

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$75,000
Federal
$300,000
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 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
+ 2013 to 2014 Will County Mobility Management Program '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Will County $81,731
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project helps to implement the county's coordinated paratransit plan initially funded through the RTA¿s Community Planning program. The program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. Participating townships: Crete Township, Frankfort Township, Monee Township, Peotone Township, Washington Township, and Will Township

Current Activities

Mobility Management funds have been fully expended. This project is complete. The Mobility Manager continues to coordinate services with the six participating townships.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$16,346
Federal
$65,385
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2013 to 2021 Pace I-90 Service Expansion Phase I Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating - Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $1,303,860
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project is an expansion of Routes 600 Northwest Express and 610 Prairie Stone Express. With this proposal Route 600 will be bi-directional during peak period weekdays to serve reverse riders going to work and school. Route 610 will also add reverse peak trips on weekdays between Rosemont and a new park-n-ride facility planned for the Prairie Stone Complex in Hoffman Estates.

Current Activities

Bus routes 600 and 610 began providing bi-directional service on August 19, 2013. In addition, a new commuter Park-n-Ride is available at the Prairie Stone complex helping to serve reverse commuters utilizing Route 610. Route 600 provided 8,869 trips and Route 610 provided 12,118 trips in September 2014.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$633,304
Federal
$670,556
Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ 2013 to 2021 Volunteer Express '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Administration - Operating Hanover Township $4,800
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This 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 Activities

The grantee has concluded this program. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$4,800
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2013 City of Chicago Taxi Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Cost Reimbursement Program Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital Chicago Dept. of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection $2,214,612
  • Local
  • Federal
 In Progress

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Description

Taxicab companies that purchase purpose-built wheelchair accessible taxi vehicles or convert standard vehicles to wheelchair accessible vehicles will be reimbursed for the costs associated with accessible vehicle elements. It is estimated that this project may contribute 133 accessible cabs to the taxi cab fleet now serving Chicago.

Current Activities

The City of Chicago executed the grant agreement on this project with the Federal Transit Administration on April 30, 2013. The City incorporated the project into the City budget in November. The City is working with the taxi companies to refine the process for how taxi companies may participate in the project.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$442,923
Federal
$1,771,689
Last Updated 11.07.2017
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