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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budgetsort ascending Funding Source(s) Status
+ 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
+ 2015 RGAs Comprehensive Program '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $1,219,384
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The project transports individuals with disabilities from their homes to Community Learning Centers and to a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.

Current Activities

The service provided 22,459 trips in June 2018. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$609,692
Federal
$609,692
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
+ 2013 McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating McHenry County $1,200,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project will continue to integrate and coordinate three municipal services, the Cities of Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock, and the McHenry County service. Additionally, it will continue providing services for seniors and people with disabilities in the Village of Lakewood, as well as throughout Greenwood, Dorr, and Nunda Townships. Three service extensions will be included to serve the Fox Lake Metra Station, Valley-Hi nursing home, and the McHenry County Park and Ride lot in the Village of Lake in the Hills.

Current Activities

The service provided 4,231 trips in May 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$600,000
Federal
$600,000
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
+ 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
+ 2018 to 2019 Little City Transportation Program '18-'19 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Little City Foundation $1,088,194
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

This project provides transportation for 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 operating service provided 3,183 trips in October 2020.  This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$544,097
Federal
$544,097
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 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
+ 2016 to 2017 DuPage County Transportation to Work '16-17 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $1,021,724
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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Description

The Transportation to Work Program is a demand responsive service under the existing Ride DuPage system designed to provide persons with disabilities with greater opportunities to obtain and maintain employment through affordable transportation.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 2,534 trips in December 2019. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$510,862
Federal
$510,862
Last Updated 04.21.2021
+ 2011 Ride Lake County West '11 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $1,000,000
  • Local
  • Federal
Completed

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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 service provided 447 trips in June 2018.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$500,000
Federal
$500,000
Last Updated 06.13.2019