Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type Sort descending | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||
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| + | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '12 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $641,822 |
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Not Available 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
Last Updated 09.30.2019 |
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| + | - | CTF Illinois Transportation Services for People with Disabilities_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | CTF Illinois | $200,000 |
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Not Available Description
CTF Illinois provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities. The door-to-door transportation services are vital to allow persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy. This award includes funding for GPS fleet tracking devices to provide precise travel data. Current Activities
CTF Illinois has decided not to move forward with this project. Funds from this award will be reprogrammed to another subrecipient. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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| + | - | McHenry County McRide Dial-A-Ride | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | McHenry County | $3,000,000 |
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Not Available Description
The MCRide program provides countywide coordinated dial-a-ride service to seniors and individuals with disabilities operating seven days of the week, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. This is an existing Section 5310 operating 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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| + | - | Ride in Kane Phase 11 & 12 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $3,450,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. The sponsors of this project include multiple private non-profit organizations and local units of government. Current Activities
The service provided 5,345 trips in November 2017. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | East 83rd Street - New Bus Route | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $2,544,270 |
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Not Available Description
New fixed route service connecting retail district at 92nd/Commerical to 83rd Street providing service from east 83rd Street to 79th Street Dan Ryan Red Line station. This service will provide low income individuals access to jobs located in the Chicago Central Business District, employment centers in Hyde Park, and other retail districts accessible via the rail system.
Current Activities
CTA does not have sufficient funds to meet federal local matching requirements at this time. The project cannot be implemented until local funds become available.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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| + | #1 Indiana/Hyde Park Service Expansion | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $520,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project expands service from morning and evening rush hours to 6:00 am -8:00 pm thus increasing access to jobs for low income individuals working non-traditional and/or extended hours in corridor.
Current Activities
CTA does not have sufficient funds to meet federal local matching requirements at this time. The project cannot be implemented until local funds become available.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.07.2017 |
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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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| + | - | DuPage County Transportation to Work_'20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,182,000 |
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Not Available 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
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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Not Available Description
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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