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Yearsort descending Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 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
+ 2013 to 2014 Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $327,950
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

Lake County combined three separate dial-a-ride services, operating in the Central Lake/Shields township area, into one service. The project initially calls for Shields Township to operate separately while the Fremont and Central Lake partners (Fremont Township, Libertyville Township, Villages of Libertyville and Mundelein) are combined. The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in Lake County to seniors and individuals with disabilities residing in Central Lake County. Five municipalities and Lake County sponsor the project.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 377 trips in July 2019.. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$163,975
Federal
$163,975
Last Updated 04.21.2021
+ 2013 Transportation to Work '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $504,000
  • 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 2,680 trips in August 2016.

This project is complete.
This project is complete.
This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$252,000
Federal
$252,000
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2013 McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating McHenry County $1,200,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project will continue to integrate and coordinate three municipal services, the Cities of Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock, and the McHenry County service. Additionally, it will continue providing services for seniors and people with disabilities in the Village of Lakewood, as well as throughout Greenwood, Dorr, and Nunda Townships. Three service extensions will be included to serve the Fox Lake Metra Station, Valley-Hi nursing home, and the McHenry County Park and Ride lot in the Village of Lake in the Hills.

Current Activities

The service provided 4,231 trips in May 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$600,000
Federal
$600,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2013 Transportation for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Trinity Services $350,764
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

Trinity Services provides transportation service to individuals with disabilities in Cook, Grundy, and Will counties. Transportation will be provided for trips to developmental training centers, shopping, doctor's visits, volunteer opportunities and work.

Current Activities

The services provided 2,326 trips in October 2017. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$173,102
Federal
$177,662
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2013 to 2015 Pace CTA Skokie Swift Willow Road Connector Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating - Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $186,677
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This employer-based reverse commute shuttle service will provide connections between the CTA Skokie Swift Dempster station and major employers such as Allstate Insurance (over 8,000 employees) in North Cook County in the Willow Road Corridor (Glenview /Northbrook area).

Current Activities

Service was initiated on August 19, 2013. The project provided 1,221 trips in February 2014.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$88,248
Federal
$98,429
Last Updated 11.03.2021
+ 2013 to 2021 Pace Call-N-Ride Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating - Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $946,611
  • Local
  • Federal
 Programmed

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Description

These reservation based, curb-to-curb services that pick up general public riders within a specified geographic area of approximately 8 square miles and takes them anywhere within that same area. Three Call-n-Rides will operate in the communities of Park Forest (Rich Township), Tinley Park (Orland Township), and Huntley (Grafton Township). The services will allow reverse commuters to be transported to employment areas within the respective service areas as well as providing connections to Metra stations for the traditional commuter market.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved this project at the November 2012 meeting. As the next step, Pace will submit an application to the Federal Transit Administration. Pace determined other locations were more suited for the service and plans to implement the project in 2014 according to the following schedule:

Tinley Park August
Batavia October
Burr Ridge December

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$459,783
Federal
$486,828
Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ 2013 to 2014 Ride Lake County West '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $354,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This dial-a-ride service will operate weekdays in Antioch, Avon, Grant, and Lake Villa townships. A portion of the service will be a flexible route connecting three Metra stations on the NCS Line and Milwaukee District - North Line with residential areas to offer greater access to employment opportunities primarily for individuals with limited mobility and other transit dependent populations. The service expanded its boundaries in December 2012 to include Waconda and Fremont Townships. Lake County implemented the service January 11, 2010.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 610 trips in August 2021. This project is complete

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$177,000
Federal
$177,000
Last Updated 04.21.2021
+ 2013 to 2014 Little City Transportation Program '14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Little City Foundation $348,351
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project provides transportation for seniors and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are enrolled with Little City, to places of employment, community activities, Special Olympics regional competitions, and medical appointments.

Current Activities

The service provided 7,265 trips in January 2017. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$174,175
Federal
$174,176
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 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
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