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Year Project Title Program Project Typesort descending Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2020 to 2021 Kendall Area Transit_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Kendall County $640,000
  • Federal
  • Local
 In Progress

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Description

This is a general public, demand responsive dial-a-ride service that serves primarily for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the urban portions of Kendall County.   The award includes funding to support a part-time mobility manager.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  The operating service provided 2,585 trips in September 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$320,000
Local
$320,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2016 to 2017 Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '16-17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $239,626
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in Lake County to persons with disabilities and older adults residing in central Lake County. Five municipalities and Lake County sponsor the project.

Current Activities

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

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$119,813
Federal
$119,813
Last Updated 11.09.2023
+ 2007 Ride in Kane Phase 1 & 2 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Association for Individual Development (AID) $4,171,068
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project is designed to coordinate paratransit services in Kane County into a more centralized system that would optimize resources for the expansion of service into areas currently not served and provide additional service for underserved areas. The project will increase the mobility of older adults, persons with disabilities, and low income individuals by providing access to needed services and employment. Ride-in-Kane, initially funded with the 2006 program, was implemented February 1, 2008. AID became the grantee for this project in May 2011. Pace previously served as the grantee.

Current Activities

The service provided 11,516 trips in March 2011. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$1,771,134
Federal
$2,399,934
Last Updated 06.21.2019
+ 2015 Ride in Kane Phase 13 & 14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Association for Individual Development (AID) $3,098,924
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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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 5,656 trips in August 2019. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$1,549,462
Federal
$1,549,462
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2020 to 2021 CTF Illinois Transportation Services for People with Disabilities_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating CTF Illinois $200,000
  • Federal
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

CTF Illinois continues to provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities.  The door-to-door transportation services are vital to allow persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy. 

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  

The operating service provided 5,819 trips in June 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$100,000
Local
$100,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2009 East 83rd Street - New Bus Route Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $2,544,270
  • Local
  • Federal
 Programmed

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Description

New fixed route service connecting retail district at 92nd/Commerical to 83rd Street providing service from east 83rd Street to 79th Street Dan Ryan Red Line station. This service will provide low income individuals access to jobs located in the Chicago Central Business District, employment centers in Hyde Park, and other retail districts accessible via the rail system.

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
$1,272,135
Federal
$1,272,135
Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ 2016 to 2017 Kendall Area Transit '16-17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Kendall County $600,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 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 operating service provided 991 trips in September 2020.  This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$300,000
Federal
$300,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2008 Transportation to Work '08 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $530,080
  • 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 2,489 trips in May 2013.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$265,040
Federal
$265,040
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2015 McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating McHenry County $992,582
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project, by initially integrating the services of four dial-a-ride projects, now serves a geographic area covering seven communities, providing transportation services primarily for older adults and individuals with disabilities. This project will continue to integrate and coordinate dial-a-ride services currently being provided throughout McHenry County. Dial-a-ride service for seniors and people with disabilities is also provided throughout Greenwood, Dorr, Grafton, Nunda, McHenry, Marengo and Riley Townships. Three service extensions are included to serve the Fox Lake Metra Station, Valley-Hi nursing home/McHenry County Division of Transportation, and the Park and Ride lot in the Village of Lake in the Hills.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 5,897 trips in February 2018. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$496,291
Federal
$496,291
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2011 Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior, and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '11 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Washington Township $21,900
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This dial-a-ride service expanded from a two day a week operation to five days a week. The service provides general purpose transportation within Washington Township and medical trips beyond the Township. In addition to providing increased service for the disabled and senior populations, eligible participants are able to obtain same day service.

Current Activities

Washington Township implemented the service September 1, 2009. It provided approximately 500 trips per month. This project is part of the new Will County Mobility Management Program.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$10,600
Federal
$11,300
Last Updated 06.13.2019
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