Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget Sort ascending | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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| + | Hoffman Estates Pace Barrington Road Station Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Hoffman Estates | $675,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will construct a new off-road shared-use path on the north side of Central Road from the existing Paul Douglas Forest Preserve path system to the Pace Park-n-Ride at Barrington Road. The path will be 10 feet wide located generally along the right of way on the north side of Central Road. Destination and distance signing along with traffic controls for intersection and driveway crossings are included. Signal upgrades and modifications at the Central Road / Huntington Boulevard intersection will be made for bicycle and pedestrian users. Current Activities
Phase II Engineering has been kicked off and is nearing completion. Cook County DOTH is now the project sponsor. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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| + | - | Ride Lake County West '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $642,500 |
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Not Available Description
The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in six townships primarily for persons with disabilities and older adults in the western portion of Lake County. The townships, in cooperation with the Lake County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee, and Lake County sponsor the project. Current Activities
In May 2022, Lake County combined and expanded the Central and West projects into a countywide service. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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| + | Transportation to Work '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $642,048 |
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Not Available 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. 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.
Current Activities
The service provided 2,597 trips in December 2017. This project is complete. Funds have been fully expended.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.19.2019 |
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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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| + | - | 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 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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| + | Palos Heights Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Palos Heights | $620,190 |
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Not Available Description
The project improved access to Pace Routes #383 and #386 by providing new sidewalks and infill sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signal heads. These improvements provide connections to existing sidewalk networks, a recreational center, and residential, commercial, and office land uses. Current Activities
The project was completed in summer of 2017. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.18.2021 |
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| + | Concrete Waiting Areas at Bus Stops | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $600,000 |
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Not Available Description
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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| + | - | 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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| + | Cary Metra Station Mobility Hub | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Cary | $585,513 |
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Not Available Description
The RTA awarded the Village of Cary construction funding to develop the Depot Plaza in downtown Cary, as envisioned in the Cary Downtown Strategic Plan. Improvements will include an open-air plaza with artificial turf, shelter for bicyclists and pedestrians waiting for the McRide bus service, ride sharing, taxis, and outbound Metra service, modifications to the sidewalk to increase walkability and improve pedestrian safety, built in planters to add color and character, and new benches. Current Activities
Project plans have been submitted to both IDOT and Metra for review. IDOT has scheduled the project for letting on June 2024 pending final revisions to plans and documentation. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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