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Year Project Title Programsort descending Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 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 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
+ 2016 to 2017 Will County Mobility Management Program '16 & '17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Will County $566,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 In Progress

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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 current participants of the project are: Crete Township, Frankfort Township, Monee Township, Peotone Township, Washington Township, and Will Township.

Current Activities

The operating service provided approximately 378 trips in September 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$283,000
Federal
$283,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2015 Ride Lake County West '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $201,970
  • Local
  • Federal
 In Progress

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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 588 trips in April 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$100,985
Federal
$100,985
Last Updated 09.16.2022
+ 2020 to 2021 Little City Transportation to Work '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Little City Foundation $1,000,000
  • Federal
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

Little City continues to provide transportation to seniors and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are enrolled with Little City to places of employment, community-based programs, Special Olympics regional competitions, and medical appointments. 

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  The operating project provided 6,756 trips in January 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$500,000
Local
$500,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2012 Volunteer Express '12 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Administration - Operating Hanover Township $12,969
  • 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, formerly known as toll credits

Current Activities

The service provided 30 trips in February 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$12,969
Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ 2009 #92 Foster - Late Night Weekend Service Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $243,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Programmed

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Description

Extension of weekend service from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am between Jefferson Park and Berwyn Red Line station providing access to major medical center and retail establishments for low income individuals and the disabled.

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
$121,500
Federal
$121,500
Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ 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
+ 2020 to 2021 DuPage County Transportation to Work_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $1,182,000
  • Federal
  • Local
 In Progress

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Description

The Transportation to Work Program 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 RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  The operating service provided approximately 1,900 trips in September 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$591,000
Local
$591,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2010 Ways to Work '10 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital - Operating Salvation Army Family & Community Services $533,788
  • 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. In June 2013, 296 individuals have attended personal finance education classes and 111 loans have been approved. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$243,854
Federal
$289,934
Last Updated 01.18.2023
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