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| + | 2013 to 2021 | Volunteer Express '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating | Hanover Township | $4,800 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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. Current ActivitiesThe grantee has concluded this program. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 to 2021 | CTF Illinois Transportation Services for People with Disabilities_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | CTF Illinois | $6,595 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionCTF Illinois 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. This award includes funding for GPS fleet tracking devices to provide precise travel data. Current ActivitiesCTF Illinois has decided not to move forward with this project. Funds from this award will be reprogrammed to another subrecipient. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Volunteer Express '12 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating | Hanover Township | $12,969 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesThe service provided 30 trips in February 2016. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2011 | Volunteer Express '11 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Hanover Township | $15,454 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionFunding for this project will support a volunteer driver program supplementing the services offered by Hanover Township's Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles will provide the door-to-door service. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits, formerly known as toll credits. Current ActivitiesThe service provided 24 trips in November 2014. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2011 | Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior, and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '11 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Washington Township | $21,900 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesWashington 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
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| + | 2010 | Ride to Work Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Safer Foundation | $22,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will provide reverse commute employment transportation for low-income persons who have criminal records and are residing in Cook County. The daily service, to be operated by a private contractor, will cover three employment shifts. Individuals will be transported to and from five designated pick-up points in the City of Chicago to employers located in the suburbs. The designated pick-up points may all be accessed through CTA. Current ActivitiesThe grant contract with the Safer Foundation was executed effective August 11, 2010. Funds for this service were exhausted in August 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 153 trips per month. The Safer Foundation is continuing the service with its own resources. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2020 to 2021 | Kendall Area Transit_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Kendall County | $37,500 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesThe RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. This project has not started. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2008 | RGAs Safety Transportation Training Program '08 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Ray Graham Association | $43,406 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThe project will assess and provide training to the disabled and older adults to improve their ability to utilize transportation services. Current ActivitiesSince the project's inception in September 2009 through June 2014, the project received 498 referrals with 454 participants having completed training. This project is complete Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2010 | Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior, and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '10 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Washington Township | $46,500 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis 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 ActivitiesThis project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2013 | CTA Rail Station Guides for CTA Customers Who are Blind or Visually Impaired | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $53,055 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionGuides to rail stations and accessible routes for CTA customers who are blind or have a visual impairment will be produced by this project. The guides to CTA's rail stations will be produced in Braille, plain text, and audio files. The plain text and audio files will be available on CTA's website. Current ActivitiesThe CTA and the Lighthouse for the Blind have agreed on the common description for the stations. The first stations that are under review are on the Pink and Orange Lines. Funding Amounts by Source
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