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Yearsort descending Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 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
+ 2016 to 2017 Ride in Kane Phase 15 & 16 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Association for Individual Development (AID) $3,088,396
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This project coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. The sponsors of this project include multiple private non-profit organizations and local units of government.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 3,740 trips in June 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$1,544,198
Federal
$1,544,198
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2016 to 2017 Ride Lake County '16- '17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $882,126
  • Federal
  • Local
In Progress

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Description

In May 2022, Lake County combined and expanded the Central and West projects into a countywide service.

Ride Lake County is a borderless countywide paratransit service providing seniors (age 60 and above) and individuals
with disabilities curb-to-curb transportation. The geographic service includes Lake County along with the
entirety of municipalities whose city limits extend beyond the County border into Cook and McHenry County. With no
limitations on the purpose of the trip the service operates Sunday through Saturday from 6:00am to 6:00pm (excluding
specific holidays).

Current Activities

The Ride Lake County operating service provided 3,860 trips in September 2023.  

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$441,063
Local
$441,063
Last Updated 11.09.2023
+ 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
+ 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 Ride in Kane Phase 17 & 18 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Administration - Operating Kane County $4,995,992
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

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Description

This project coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. The sponsors of this project include multiple private non-profit organizations and local units of government.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved this project on August 22, 2019.  This project provided approximately 3,814 trips in September 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$2,497,996
Federal
$2,497,996
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 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
+ 2018 to 2019 McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '18-19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating McHenry County $2,400,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The McRide program provides coordinated dial-a-ride service to individuals with disabilities and individuals 60 years or older.  The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019.

Current Activities

The operating service provided  3,385 trips in January 2021..

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$1,200,000
Federal
$1,200,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 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
+ 2018 to 2019 Will County Will Ride Transportation Services_'18-19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Will County $320,000
  • Federal
  • Local
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.  This project has not started. 

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$160,000
Local
$160,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023