Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program Sort ascending | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||
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| + | Will County Mobility Management Program '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Will County | $338,000 |
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Not Available Description
This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. The program is an outgrowth of the county's coordinated paratransit plan funded through the RTA's former sub-regional Planning program Current Activities
The operating service provided 239 Section 5310 trips in March 2019. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | City of Chicago Taxi Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Cost Reimbursement Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Chicago Dept. of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection | $2,214,612 |
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Not Available Description
Taxicab companies that purchase purpose-built wheelchair accessible taxi vehicles or convert standard vehicles to wheelchair accessible vehicles will be reimbursed for the costs associated with accessible vehicle elements. It is estimated that this project may contribute 133 accessible cabs to the taxi cab fleet now serving Chicago.
Current Activities
The City of Chicago executed the grant agreement on this project with the Federal Transit Administration on April 30, 2013. The City incorporated the project into the City budget in November. The City is working with the taxi companies to refine the process for how taxi companies may participate in the project.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.07.2017 |
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| + | - | DuPage County Transportation to Work_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,182,000 |
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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
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | - | Little City Foundation Transportation Project | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Little City Foundation | $1,200,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides transportation for seniors and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, for the purpose of attending day programs, medical appointments, employment, shopping, and community integration activities. This is an existing Section 5310 operating funded project. Current Activities
This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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| + | 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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This 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 Activities
Washington 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
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Transportation to Work '09 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,135,242 |
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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
Last Updated 09.24.2019 |
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| + | Concrete Waiting Areas at Bus Stops | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $600,000 |
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Pace will construct up to 150 concrete pads and ancillary connections to accessible paths at Pace bus stops throughout their service area. The pads would be located against a raised curb to facilitate "level boarding" from the pad to the buses bottom stop or provide a landing area for a wheelchair lift. This project is matched with Transportation Development Credits.
Current Activities
Pace, from an initial list of 191 candidate stops, has completed improvements at 65 locations. At the end of March 2013, the last series of improvements were made at:
162nd/Woodlawn, SW, South Holland;
Cermak at Boeger, NE, Westchester;
Cermak at Boeger, SW, Westchester;
Randall Rd at Wilson St, SB, Batavia (shelter installation);
Halsted St at 171st St, South Holland (shelter installation); and
159th at Pulaski, NW, Markham.
The project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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| + | - | Clearbrook - Community Connections for Adults with Disabilities | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Clearbrook | $200,000 |
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This project provides 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 operating service provided 6,077 trips in June 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19 Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.15.2022 |
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| + | - | Kendall Area Transit_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $640,000 |
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Not Available Description
This 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 Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. The operating service provided 2,585 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | - | Kendall County Kendall Area Transit (Operating) | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $1,400,000 |
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Kendall Area Transit is a demand responsive dial-a-ride service that serves primarily senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the urban portions of Kendall County. The service is also open to general public. Service is provided Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM -7:00 PM except certain holidays. Operating portion of the award. This is an existing program. Current Activities
This project was approved by the RTA Board at the September 2023 meeting. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.17.2024 |
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