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Year Project Title Program Project Typesort descending Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 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
+ 2009 Transportation to Work '09 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $1,135,242
  • 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
$567,621
Federal
$567,621
Last Updated 09.24.2019
+ 2009 Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '09 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Washington Township $60,000
  • 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

Funds were transferred to Will County managed project. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$30,000
Federal
$30,000
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2018 to 2019 Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Clearbrook $200,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project provides transportation services to more than 8,000 children & adults with Intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clients are transported to work, school, day programs, medical appointments, community recreation, and other activities.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 6,077 trips in June 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$100,000
Federal
$100,000
Last Updated 09.15.2022
+ 2009 #67 67th/69th/71st Street - Bus Route Extension Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $320,744
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

Expansion of this route from its present terminal at 71st St. & Pulaski to the Ford Center Shopping Center improves access to major retail and industrial establishments that provide job opportunities for low income individuals.

Current Activities

CTA implemented the service on September 6, 2009. The service provided 315,015 trips in June 2014 with an estimated 7,200 trips attributable to the expanded service.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$160,372
Federal
$160,372
Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ 2016 to 2017 Ride Lake County West '16-17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $642,500
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in six townships primarily for persons with disabilities and older adults in the western portion of Lake County. The townships, in cooperation with the Lake County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee, 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
$321,250
Federal
$321,250
Last Updated 11.09.2023
+ 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
+ 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
+ 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
+ 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
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