Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner Sort descending | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||
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| + | - | Kendall Community Transit Program '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital - Operating | Kendall County | $368,000 |
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Not Available 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
Last Updated 11.08.2021 |
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| + | - | Kendall County Kendall Area Transit (Capital) | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Kendall County | $56,275 |
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Not Available Description
Kendall Area Transit will use capital funding to install cameras on the vehicles. The ridership is largely elderly and disabled, which is a vulnerable population. Introducing cameras on the vehicles will increase the safety and monitoring of KAT riders. 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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| + | - | Kendall Area Transit '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $600,000 |
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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 operating service provided 991 trips in September 2020. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Kendall Community Transit Program '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $498,502 |
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Not Available 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
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | - | Kendall Area Transit_18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kendall County | $640,000 |
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Completed | ||||||
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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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| + | Lemont Developer Discussion Panel | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Lemont | $3,000 |
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Description
The Village was selected for inclusion in the 2014 Community Planning Program of Projects for a ULI Developer Discussion Panel. The Discussion was used by the Village to solicit guidance on ways to proactively attract infill development near the Metra Station as well as along the Downtown Main Street corridor
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.17.2016 |
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| + | Lemont Station Area Planning Study | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Lemont | $100,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This station area planning project focused on mixed use development and improved access and circulation while maintaining the historical character of the study area. A detailed concept plans for the western portion of the Village, including the Metra station area, was prepared. This project was completed in January 2005.
Current Activities
The Village revised their zoning ordinance in 2008 per a recommendation in their Station Area Plan and developed a Unified Development Ordinance, which allows them to provide optimal transitions between incompatible land uses, incorporate design controls, and focus on transit-supportive uses. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.14.2024 |
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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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| + | - | Little City Transportation Program '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Little City Foundation | $1,088,194 |
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Completed | ||||||
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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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| + | - | Little City Transportation to Work '20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Little City Foundation | $1,000,000 |
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In Progress | ||||||
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Not Available Description
Little City continues to provide transportation to 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 RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. The operating project provided 6,756 trips in January 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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