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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partnersort descending Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2013 Metra Visual Information Systems (VIS) at Non-key ADA Metra Stations Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital Metra $375,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project will fund the installation of electronic visual sign systems at 11 non-key ADA Metra stations to facilitate greater mobility for the hearing impaired as well as the general population. The signs will provide real time information about Metra train service

Current Activities

Metra executed a grant for this project with the Federal Transit Administration on June 24, 2013. This grant complements an ICE grant also awarded for the project. Metra expects to put this project out to bid this quarter.

The stations where these signs will be added may include, but are not limited to:

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METRA
LINE STATION

UPW Maywood Station
Melrose Park Station
Bellwood Station
Cumberland Station

UPN Ravinia Station
Winthrop Harbor Station

MWD Round Lake Station
Long Lake Station

BNSF Riverside Station
Hollywood Station
Brookfield Station
Hinsdale Station
West Hinsdale Station
Clarendon Hills Station

MED McCormick Place Station
51st Street / 53rd Street / Hyde Park Station RID:
95th Street / Longwood Station
Beverly Branch 115th Street / Morgan Park Station
Beverly Branch 119th Street - Beverly Branch

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$75,000
Federal
$300,000
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2007 Metra Sunrise Express Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Metra $858,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

The Sunrise Express is an early morning reverse commute train operating on the Metra UP North Line from Chicago to Waukegan. The service enables reverse commuters to meet 7AM work start times of north suburban employers. Other benefits include a viable suburb-to-suburb option for commuters living north of Chicago and an additional inbound train.

Funding History

2007
Local Federal Total
$250,000 $250,000 $500,000

2008
Local Federal Total
$179,000 $179,000 $358,000

Current Activities

Metra implemented the project April 2, 2007. JARC funding for this project was exhausted in October 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 8,121 trips per month.

Metra continues to provide the service with its own funds.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$429,000
Federal
$429,000
Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ 2009 Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '09 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $742,118
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.

Current Activities

The service provided 2,448 trips in September 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$371,059
Federal
$371,059
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2018 to 2019 Naperville_Ride DuPage to Work '18-'19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $1,320,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 In Progress

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Description

This project continues to operate as part of the Ride DuPage program. Older adults are afforded increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 946 trips in September 2023.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$660,000
Federal
$660,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 2015 Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $744,052
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.

Current Activities

The service provided 2,445 trips in May 2018. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$372,026
Federal
$372,026
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2020 to 2021 Naperville _ Ride DuPage to Work '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $1,200,000
  • Federal
  • Local
 Programmed

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Description

This project continues to operate as part of the Ride DuPage program.  Older adults are afforded increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours.  Seven local governments sponsor the service.  

Current Activities

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

 

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$600,000
Local
$600,000
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2016 to 2017 Naperville_Ride DuPage to Work '16-17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $1,671,384
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project continues to operate as part of the Ride DuPage program. Older adults are afforded increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 1,200 trips in May 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19.  

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$835,692
Federal
$835,692
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2012 Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '12 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $641,822
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.

Current Activities

The service provided 2,448 trips in September 2016.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$320,911
Federal
$320,911
Last Updated 09.30.2019
+ 2011 Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '11 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $1,038,810
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township

Current Activities

The service provided 2,448 trips in September 2016. This project is complete,

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$519,405
Federal
$519,405
Last Updated 08.28.2018
+ 2013 Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $1,228,200
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

This project, as part of the Ride DuPage program provides seniors and individuals with disabilities increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs in and outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours. Seven local governments sponsor the service: City of Naperville, Naperville Township, Lisle Township, Wheatland Township, Village of Glen Ellyn, City of Wheaton, and Milton Township.

Current Activities

The service provided 2,322 trips in January 2017. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$614,100
Federal
$614,100
Last Updated 09.30.2019
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