Planning Programs and Projects
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Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status Sort ascending | |||||||
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+ | DuPage Phase I Community Circulators | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | DuPage Mayors & Managers | $170,151 |
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Not Available Description
This study assessed and refined potential market areas identified in the DuPage Area Transit Plan (DATP) for circulator services and developed preliminary service specifications/characteristics. In addition, the study explored potential institutional arrangements that are a prerequisite to successful service deployment.
Circulator service designs were completed for four communities; Addison, Downers Grove, Lombard and Wheaton. Local task forces were formed to create an implementation plan for each community. Final implementation strategies were presented to each city council/village board with a resolution recommending financial and institutional commitment.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 08.08.2017 |
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+ | Wood Dale Station Area Plan | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Wood Dale | $91,700 |
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Description
This study provided a station area plan that examined ways to integrate development plans and increase access to the station, taking into account the roadway re-alignment and rail grade separation feasibility studies that are currently underway. A market analysis was conducted to ascertain the commercial, residential, and retail markets in the station area.
Current Activities
The study was completed in June, 2006. The Village is currently exploring technical assistance opportunities to update their village-wide comprehensive plan. Once this is accomplished, rezoning the TOD area is the next step. Wood Dale Station, a mixed-use condo building, was built across from the station in 2006 and additional condos were built along Irving Park Road in the TOD area. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 02.15.2024 |
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+ | - | DuPage County Transportation to Work '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $984,000 |
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Not Available Description
The Transportation to Work Program is a continuation of an existing project that 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 operating service provided 1,520 trips in June 2021. Ridership has been affected due to COVID-19. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.15.2022 |
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+ | - | Volunteer Express '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating | Hanover Township | $4,800 |
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Not Available Description
This project is a volunteer driver program that supplements the services offered by Hanover Township¿s Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles provide door-to-door service for older adults. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits. Current Activities
The grantee has concluded this program. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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+ | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '10 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital - Operating - Mobility Management | McHenry County | $1,596,421 |
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Not Available Description
This project will integrate and coordinate the McHenry County Transit Pilot Program, the City of Crystal Lake Dial-a-Ride, the City of McHenry Dial-a-Ride, and the City of Woodstock Dial-a-Ride and initiate services for seniors and the disabled in Greenwood Township. Tracking and automated dispatching software will be used to help manage the available fleet. Current Activities
The service provided 7,462 trips in June 2014. This Project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Ride in Kane Phase 5 & 6 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $2,581,123 |
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Not Available Description
The Ride in Kane program is now entering its third year of operation. This program coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults, persons with disabilities, and low-income individuals. Currently, there are 17 private, non-profit organizations and local units of government participating in the program. Approximately 100,000 trips were provided through this program in 2009. Current Activities
The service provided 8,015 trips in July 2014. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | DuPage County Mobility Plan | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | DuPage County | $94,876 |
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Description
The RTA assisted the DuPage County Department of Transportation to develop its first county-wide mobility framework plan. The plan offers a muti-modal analysis of the County’s existing transportation network and presents a framework of themes, goals, and strategies that the County can use to improve the connectivity and convenience of transit, pedestrian, and bicycle networks. Some of the goals contained in the plan include responding to the changing transportation market and addressing the needs of employers and residents in the County to attract and retain employees and residents. Current Activities
Work on this project began in 2021 with existing conditions analysis and continued through 2023. The Mobility Framework Plan was approved by the DuPage County Board at their meeting on February 13, 2024. The Mobility Framework Plan is available in the "Related Reports" section of this page. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.26.2024 |
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+ | Little City Transportation Program '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Little City Foundation | $447,560 |
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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 activities, Special Olympics regional competitions, and medical appointments. Current Activities
The service provide 15,882 trips in July 2018. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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+ | Lake Forest: Forest Green Transit Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Lake Forest | $100,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
Through this project, the City of Lake Forest created a plan to develop and implement efficient and cost effective local transit service within the City of Lake Forest and the immediate adjacent office and commercial locations.
Current Activities
The final report and recommendations were presented to the Lake Forest City Council in November 2010. In April 2011, the City convened a Task Force consisting of City staff, key stakeholders, area employers, and Metra, Pace and RTA staff to focus on the implementation of the recommended Dial-A-Ride service outlined in the study.
The City of Lake Forest continues to address transit related improvements on several fronts. For the UP-North Line Station, exterior building improvements, such as a new roof and lighting were completed in 2016. A dedicated bus staging area has also been constructed to designate a central location for all bus boardings and alightings at the station area and the Robert McClory bike path has been relocated to separate vehicular and bicycle movements. At the MD-North Line Station, engineering for a pedestrian tunnel is complete, but the City is currently seeking final construction funding. The City also continues to work with a variety of government agencies to pursue an Amtrak stop at this location. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.31.2017 |
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+ | Clarendon Hills Train Station Redevelopment Phase I Implementation | Community Planning | Transit-Oriented Development Plan | Clarendon Hills | $99,980 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project resulted in a phased implementation plan for advancing the redevelopment of the Clarendon Hills Metra Station area. The Village completed a transit-oriented development study for their Metra Station area in 2006; this project further refined the recommendations from that study, focusing specifically on the train station and commuter lot redevelopment. The implementation plan recommended two redevelopment alternatives. The near-term plan recommended access improvements, including a pedestrian underpass under the tracks, and revitalization of the existing station house. The long-term plan builds on the near-term plans and recommends a full redevelopment of the current commuter lot into a parking deck, commercial space and a new station house. The final report was adopted by the Village Board in March 2012. Current Activities
Within the development area identified in the Clarendon Hills TOD plan, In 2018 two mixed-use developments were constructed within the development area identified in the Clarendon Hills TOD plan, a four-story development with 42 apartment units with 900 square feet of street level commercial at the corner of Park and Walker Avenue, and at the corner of Park and Prospect Avenues, 88 Park Avenue was completed as a three story 8-unit apartment building. Both of these projects are within a two to three block walk of the Metra station and the adjoining Pace Bus stop in downtown Clarendon Hills. In May of 2018 Clarendon Hills received an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant for new railroad crossings gates at Prospect Avenue; improved pedestrian crossings and corner bump out enhancements at Prospect Avenue, Burlington Avenue, and Eastern Avenue/Anne Streets; installation/enhancement of bicycle lockup areas and shelters north and south of BNSF; development of a defined kiss-and-ride north of BNSF; and other streetscape improvements including plaza development, benches and street landscaping. Reconstruction of the Clarendon Hills commuter station was completed in 2022. In addition to station improvements, the Village incorportated streetscape improvements that created a shared vehicle/bike lane, and reduced the distance pedestrians must walk to cross the street. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 10.24.2022 |