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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budgetsort ascending Funding Source(s) Status
+ 2013 Transportation to Work '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $504,000
  • 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 2,680 trips in August 2016.

This project is complete.
This project is complete.
This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$252,000
Federal
$252,000
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2015 Kendall Community Transit Program '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Kendall County $498,502
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

The vehicles and operations funded by this program will be used for demand responsive paratransit service to provide door-to-door service for populations of the disabled, low income, and senior populations in the urban portions of Kendall County. The project is designed to be the first phase of a countywide general public transportation system.

Current Activities

The service provided 2,172 trips in April 2018.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$249,251
Federal
$249,251
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2016 Tactile Signage at CTA Bus Stops Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $475,437
  • Local
  • Federal
 In Progress

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Description

In August, the CTA began installing over 1,300 tactile bus stop signs, with Braille and raised letters, on 12 routes.   These signs provide information about the exact bus stop location to customers who are blind or have visual or cognitive disabilities.

New signs have already been added to each stop on #20 Madison route. The placards will be added to these 11 routes within the next year:

  • #4 Cottage Grove
  • #X4 Cottage Grove Express
  • #9 Ashland
  • #X9 Ashland Express
  • #12 Roosevelt
  • #49 Western
  • #X49 Western Express
  • #63 63rd
  • #66 Chicago
  • #79 79th
  • #157 Streeterville/Taylor

Current Activities

This project has not started.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$95,087
Federal
$380,350
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2010 Transportation to Work '10 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $451,456
  • 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 2,137 trips in June 2014.

This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$225,728
Federal
$225,728
Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ 2015 Little City Transportation Program '15 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital Little City Foundation $447,560
  • 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 activities, Special Olympics regional competitions, and medical appointments.

Current Activities

The service provide 15,882 trips in July 2018. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$223,780
Federal
$223,780
Last Updated 01.18.2023
+ 2020 to 2021 Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Clearbrook $400,000
  • Federal
  • Local
 Completed

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Description

Clearbrook continues to provide 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 RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.   The operating service provided 17,041 trips in November 2022.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Federal
$200,000
Local
$200,000
Last Updated 11.08.2023
+ 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
+ 2013 to 2021 Kendall Community Transit Program '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital - Operating Kendall County $368,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

The vehicles and operations funded by this program will be used for demand responsive paratransit service to provide door-to-door service for populations of the disabled, low income, and senior populations in the urban portions of Kendall County. The project is designed to be the first phase of a countywide general public transportation system.

Current Activities

The service provided 1,882 trips in September 2016. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$184,000
Federal
$184,000
Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ 2013 to 2014 Ride Lake County West '13-14 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Lake County $354,000
  • 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 operating service provided 610 trips in August 2021. This project is complete

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$177,000
Federal
$177,000
Last Updated 04.21.2021
+ 2013 Transportation for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Trinity Services $350,764
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description

Trinity Services provides transportation service to individuals with disabilities in Cook, Grundy, and Will counties. Transportation will be provided for trips to developmental training centers, shopping, doctor's visits, volunteer opportunities and work.

Current Activities

The services provided 2,326 trips in October 2017. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source

Source Amount
Local
$173,102
Federal
$177,662
Last Updated 01.18.2023
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