Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year Sort descending | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||||
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| + | - | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '18-19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | McHenry County | $2,400,000 |
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Not Available Description
The McRide program provides coordinated dial-a-ride service to individuals with disabilities and individuals 60 years or older. The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 22, 2019. Current Activities
The operating service provided 3,385 trips in January 2021.. This project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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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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| + | - | 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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| + | - | Ride in Kane Phase 17 & 18 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Administration - Operating | Association for Individual Development (AID) | $5,000,992 |
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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 RTA Board approved this project on August 22, 2019. This project provided approximately 3,814 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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| + | Northlake Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Northlake | $229,920 |
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Not Available Description
This project will repair a gap in the sidewalk connectivity along Wolf Road near North Avenue. Repairs will allow pedestrians to directly cross the intersection of Wolf Road and an access driveway to a shopping center. This section of Wolf Road is served by Pace Route 309 and Routes 318 and 320 operate nearby on North Avenue. Two bus shelters will also be constructed at the stops just to the south of this intersection as part of the project. Current Activities
Consultant has been selected to complete Phase II Engineering. Waiting for IDOT to approve the engineering agreement. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.20.2023 |
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| + | Melrose Park Metra Station and Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Melrose Park | $374,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project will add various pedestrian improvements to the Broadway Avenue corridor, north of the Melrose Park Metra Station, which is served by Pace Route 303. Pace Routes 309 and 313 also intersect the corridor at Lake Street. Improvements that include high-visibility crosswalks and decorative-marked intersections will be installed at three intersections with one of the intersections also receiving curb bump-outs and relocation of a bus stop along with bus shelters at Main and Broadway. Bike parking will also be added at the Metra station. Current Activities
Construction is complete. Working on getting closeout documentation from IDOT. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 01.09.2024 |
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| + | Brookfield Metra Station Bicycle Parking | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Brookfield | $277,150 |
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Not Available Description
This project funded construction of covered bicycle parking at both the Congress Park and Brookfield Metra Stations. Twenty-four racks were installed at Congress Park and 12 at Brookfield. These improvements leverage Brookfield's existing bicycle facilities and support the annual Bike Brookfield event. Current Activities
Construction of these improvements was completed in 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.26.2024 |
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| + | North Central Service Analysis and Implementation Study | Community Planning | Transit Improvement Plan | Mundelein | $125,000 |
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Description
This study created a coordinated sub-regional investment plan framework focused on the communities served by the Metra North Central Service. Project initiatives identified planned enhancements to the line and service enhancements preferred by existing riders, outlined implementation strategies, identified traditional and non-traditional funding sources for infrastructure improvements, and provided parameters for legal authority to move forward.
Current Activities
The project was completed in February of 2020 and adopted by the Mundelein Village Board in April of 2020. The RTA, Village and the Lake County Transportation Alliance are identifying a strategy to move forward with recommendations of the plan.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 05.01.2020 |
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| + | Chicago Heights Pace Route Access Improvements | Access to Transit Program | Pedestrian Access to Transit | Chicago Heights | $124,920 |
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Not Available Description
The project will add access improvements to the Chicago Heights Pace terminal located at 16th St. and Vincennes Ave. They include replacement of existing sidewalks, adding ADA-compliant crosswalks, a bus staging lane and covered bike parking. Current Activities
The City is currently in coordination with Illinois Department of Transportation for a Qualified Based Selection and Phase II design. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 03.29.2024 |
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| + | Brookfield Developer Discussion Panel - Brookfield Station | Community Planning | Developer Panel | Brookfield | $3,000 |
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Description
This project assisted the Village of Brookfield with a Developer Discussion Panel to gather guidance and advice from development experts. The objective is to attract development to vacant sites and encourage infill development. The Developer Discussion Panel helped the Village determine goals and needs in order to best utilize the land. Current Activities
The panel was held in August 2018 with members of the Village of Brookfield, ULI Chicago and the RTA in attendance. The Village continues to experience incremental growth near the Brookfield station in the form of new apartment development. A summary report can be found to the right in Related Reports. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 07.23.2021 |
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