Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program Sort descending | Project Type | Project Partner | 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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| + | - | 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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| + | Ways to Work '12 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating | Salvation Army Family & Community Services | $701,973 |
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Not Available Description
The WTW program provides small, short-term, low-interest loans to low-income families for the purpose of purchasing or repairing a car to get to work, childcare, and to pursue educational or job training opportunities. The project funding will be used to support operating costs associated with client screening and case management, and for a small loan guarantee pool. This project will replicate other JARC projects that have been successfully implemented in other parts of the country. Current Activities
The Salvation Army launched the Ways to Work project on September 26, 2011. Since the program's inception through March 2015, 2,369 individuals have attended personal finance education classes and 506 loans have been approved. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | - | Pace Call-N-Ride | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $946,611 |
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Not Available Description
These reservation based, curb-to-curb services that pick up general public riders within a specified geographic area of approximately 8 square miles and takes them anywhere within that same area. Three Call-n-Rides will operate in the communities of Park Forest (Rich Township), Tinley Park (Orland Township), and Huntley (Grafton Township). The services will allow reverse commuters to be transported to employment areas within the respective service areas as well as providing connections to Metra stations for the traditional commuter market. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved this project at the November 2012 meeting. As the next step, Pace will submit an application to the Federal Transit Administration. Pace determined other locations were more suited for the service and plans to implement the project in 2014 according to the following schedule: Tinley Park August Batavia October Burr Ridge DecemberFunding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.08.2021 |
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| + | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $744,052 |
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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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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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| + | - | Kendall County Kendall Area Transit (Capital) | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital | Kendall County | $56,275 |
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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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| + | Ways to Work '10 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital - Operating | Salvation Army Family & Community Services | $533,788 |
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Not Available Description
The WTW program provides small, short-term, low-interest loans to low-income families for the purpose of purchasing or repairing a car to get to work, childcare, and to pursue educational or job training opportunities. The project funding will be used to support operating costs associated with client screening and case management, and for a small loan guarantee pool. This project will replicate other JARC projects that have been successfully implemented in other parts of the country. Current Activities
The Salvation Army launched the Ways to Work project on September 26, 2011. In June 2013, 296 individuals have attended personal finance education classes and 111 loans have been approved. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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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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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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| + | Ride to Work Program | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Safer Foundation | $22,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will provide reverse commute employment transportation for low-income persons who have criminal records and are residing in Cook County. The daily service, to be operated by a private contractor, will cover three employment shifts. Individuals will be transported to and from five designated pick-up points in the City of Chicago to employers located in the suburbs. The designated pick-up points may all be accessed through CTA.
Current Activities
The grant contract with the Safer Foundation was executed effective August 11, 2010. Funds for this service were exhausted in August 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 153 trips per month.
The Safer Foundation is continuing the service with its own resources. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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