Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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| + | - | Kendall Area Transit_18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $640,000 |
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Not Available Description
This is a general public, demand responsive paratransit service that provides service predominately for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the urban portions of Kendall County. Current Activities
The service provided 1,407 trips in June 2021. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | - | Little City Transportation Program '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Little City Foundation | $1,088,194 |
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Not Available 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
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Maywood TOD Plan Update | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Maywood | $65,012 |
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Description
This project updated the station area plan for the area surrounding the Maywood Metra commuter rail station with a focus along the 5th Avenue and Lake Street downtown business corridors within a quarter mile of the station. The plan will assist the Village with strategies for redevelopment in the downtown core and identifies recommendations to improve access to transit services and other transportation improvements. Current Activities
The Maywood Village Board adopted the plan in May 2020 and in the spring of 2021 the RTA awarded technical assistance to the Village to update the zoning code as recommended in the plan. The RTA will continue to monitor and support implementation efforts of the Village. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.18.2021 |
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| + | - | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '18-19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | McHenry County | $2,400,000 |
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Not Available Description
The McRide program provides coordinated dial-a-ride service to individuals with disabilities and individuals 60 years or older. The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019. Current Activities
The operating service provided 3,385 trips in January 2021.. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Melrose Park Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Melrose Park | $374,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will add various pedestrian improvements to the Broadway Avenue corridor, north of the Melrose Park Metra Station, which is served by Pace Route 303. Pace Routes 309 and 313 also intersect the corridor at Lake Street. Improvements that include high-visibility crosswalks and decorative-marked intersections will be installed at three intersections with one of the intersections also receiving curb bump-outs and relocation of a bus stop along with bus shelters at Main and Broadway. Bike parking will also be added at the Metra station. Current Activities
Construction is complete. Working on getting closeout documentation from IDOT. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.09.2024 |
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| + | - | Naperville_Ride DuPage to Work '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $1,320,000 |
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Not Available 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
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | North Central Service Analysis and Implementation Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Mundelein | $125,000 |
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Description
This study created a coordinated sub-regional investment plan framework focused on the communities served by the Metra North Central Service. Project initiatives identified planned enhancements to the line and service enhancements preferred by existing riders, outlined implementation strategies, identified traditional and non-traditional funding sources for infrastructure improvements, and provided parameters for legal authority to move forward.
Current Activities
The project was completed in February of 2020 and adopted by the Mundelein Village Board in April of 2020. The RTA, Village and the Lake County Transportation Alliance are identifying a strategy to move forward with recommendations of the plan.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.01.2020 |
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| + | Northlake Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Northlake | $229,920 |
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Not Available Description
This project will repair a gap in the sidewalk connectivity along Wolf Road near North Avenue. Repairs will allow pedestrians to directly cross the intersection of Wolf Road and an access driveway to a shopping center. This section of Wolf Road is served by Pace Route 309 and Routes 318 and 320 operate nearby on North Avenue. Two bus shelters will also be constructed at the stops just to the south of this intersection as part of the project. Current Activities
Consultant has been selected to complete Phase II Engineering. Waiting for IDOT to approve the engineering agreement. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.20.2023 |
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| + | - | Phase VII Regional Call Center '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $2,832,455 |
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Not Available Description
Pace's Regional Call Center takes reservations for dial a ride and demand response services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Call Center provides comprehensive mobility management services that improve the coordination and operation of transportation services. Current Activities
The project has fully expended funds from this grant. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | - | RGAs Comprehensive Transportation Program '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $1,533,054 |
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Not Available Description
Individuals with disabilities are transported 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 RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019. The operating service provided 15,644 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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