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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| + | - | DuPage County Transportation to Work '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $1,021,724 |
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Not Available Description
The Transportation to Work Program is a demand responsive service under the existing Ride DuPage system designed to provide persons with disabilities with greater opportunities to obtain and maintain employment through affordable transportation. Current Activities
The operating service provided 2,534 trips in December 2019. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.21.2021 |
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| + | - | Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $327,950 |
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Not Available Description
Lake County combined three separate dial-a-ride services, operating in the Central Lake/Shields township area, into one service. The project initially calls for Shields Township to operate separately while the Fremont and Central Lake partners (Fremont Township, Libertyville Township, Villages of Libertyville and Mundelein) are combined. The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in Lake County to seniors and individuals with disabilities residing in Central Lake County. Five municipalities and Lake County sponsor the project. Current Activities
The operating service provided 377 trips in July 2019.. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.21.2021 |
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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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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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| + | - | Ride Lake County '16- '17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $882,126 |
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Not Available Description
In May 2022, Lake County combined and expanded the Central and West projects into a countywide service. Ride Lake County is a borderless countywide paratransit service providing seniors (age 60 and above) and individuals with disabilities curb-to-curb transportation. The geographic service includes Lake County along with the entirety of municipalities whose city limits extend beyond the County border into Cook and McHenry County. With no limitations on the purpose of the trip the service operates Sunday through Saturday from 6:00am to 6:00pm (excluding specific holidays). Current Activities
The Ride Lake County operating service provided 3,860 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | - | CTF Illinois - Transportation Services for People with Disabilities '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | CTF Illinois | $200,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities. The door to door transportation supports are a vital service that allows persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy. Current Activities
The operating service provided 829 trips in June 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.15.2022 |
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| + | Transportation to Work '08 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | DuPage County | $530,080 |
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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.
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 06.13.2019 |
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| + | - | Will Ride '18-19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Will County | $320,000 |
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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. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $744,052 |
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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 2,445 trips in May 2018. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | - | RGA Comprehensive Transportation Program '20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Ray Graham Association | $1,504,000 |
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Not Available Description
Individuals with disabilities are transported from their homes to Community Learning Centers and a variety of other activities including grocery shopping, medical appointments, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. This project has not started. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.24.2021 |
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| + | New Clybourn Street Fixed Route Service | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $4,359,686 |
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Not Available Description
This is a new fixed route service connecting the Chicago Red Line and Logan Square Blue Line stations. There are an estimated 400-600 businesses on the route that represent employment opportunities for low-income workers. A major attraction on this route is the Anixter Center that provides training and employment for persons with severely limited mobility.
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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