Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title Sort descending | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status | |||||||
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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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| + | Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $275,204 |
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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 252 trips in April 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.16.2022 |
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| + | - | Ride Lake County Central Dial-a-Ride '16-17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $239,626 |
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Not Available Description
The service provides expanded dial-a-ride transportation in Lake County to persons with disabilities and older adults residing in central Lake County. Five municipalities 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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| + | Ride Lake County West '08 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $800,000 |
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Not Available Description
This dial-a-ride service will operate weekdays in Antioch, Avon, Grant, and Lake Villa townships. A portion of the service will be a flexible route connecting three Metra stations on the NCS Line and Milwaukee District - North Line with residential areas to offer greater access to employment opportunities primarily for individuals with limited mobility and other transit dependent populations. The service expanded its boundaries in December 2012 to include Waconda and Fremont Townships. Lake County implemented the service January 11, 2010.
Current Activities
The service provided 881 trips in July 2016. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Ride Lake County West '11 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $1,000,000 |
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Not Available Description
This dial-a-ride service will operate weekdays in Antioch, Avon, Grant, and Lake Villa townships. A portion of the service will be a flexible route connecting three Metra stations on the NCS Line and Milwaukee District - North Line with residential areas to offer greater access to employment opportunities primarily for individuals with limited mobility and other transit dependent populations. The service expanded its boundaries in December 2012 to include Waconda and Fremont Townships. Lake County implemented the service January 11, 2010.
Current Activities
The service provided 447 trips in June 2018.
This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | - | Ride Lake County West '13-14 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $354,000 |
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Not Available Description
This dial-a-ride service will operate weekdays in Antioch, Avon, Grant, and Lake Villa townships. A portion of the service will be a flexible route connecting three Metra stations on the NCS Line and Milwaukee District - North Line with residential areas to offer greater access to employment opportunities primarily for individuals with limited mobility and other transit dependent populations. The service expanded its boundaries in December 2012 to include Waconda and Fremont Townships. Lake County implemented the service January 11, 2010. Current Activities
The operating service provided 610 trips in August 2021. This project is complete Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 04.21.2021 |
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| + | Ride Lake County West '15 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Lake County | $201,970 |
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Project DetailsRelated Reports
Not Available Description
This dial-a-ride service will operate weekdays in Antioch, Avon, Grant, and Lake Villa townships. A portion of the service will be a flexible route connecting three Metra stations on the NCS Line and Milwaukee District - North Line with residential areas to offer greater access to employment opportunities primarily for individuals with limited mobility and other transit dependent populations. The service expanded its boundaries in December 2012 to include Waconda and Fremont Townships. Lake County implemented the service January 11, 2010. Current Activities
The operating service provided 588 trips in April 2022. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.16.2022 |
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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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| + | 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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| + | Ridgeland Avenue Corridor Study | Community Planning | Corridor Planning | Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways | $200,000 |
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Project DetailsDescription
This project developed a multi-modal corridor plan for Ridgeland Avenue from 79th Street to 135th Street in the communities of Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Alsip and Palos Heights. The corridor includes or intersects with five Pace bus routes and provides access to the Chicago Ridge Metra Station. The plan provides recommendations for the corridor that ensure the safe and efficient movement of people while supporting the local economies. Current Activities
The final Corridor Plan was completed in June of 2014. Meetings were held with some local governments to assist with implementation efforts. In early 2015, the RTA applied for CMAQ funds on behalf of the Village of Chicago Ridge for pedestrian safety improvements around the Metra station as a selected project in the Access to Transit Improvement Program. CMAQ funds were awarded to this project in the fall of 2015. In 2021 the Village of Oak Lawn was awarded Invest in Cook funding for a 10-foot-wide off-street multi-use trail between 87th Street and 95th Street, running along the east side of Ridgeland Avenue. The trail increases connectivity between parks, neighborhoods, and businesses, benefitting the local economy and promoting healthy alternative transportation options. The City of Palos Heights was also awarded funding for the installation of sidewalks on the northeast side of Route 83/College Road and Ridgeland Avenue. This project will fill a significant sidewalk gap and connect the 26- mile Cal-Sag Trail system to the 9.4-mile Tinley Creek Trail System located in the Cook County Forest Preserve. In addition, it will safely link to the Trinity College athletic fields and the Chicago Christian High School to the City’s pedestrian and trails system. Pedestrian signals will also be installed on the north and east leg of the crossings on Route 83/College Road and Ridgeland Avenue to increase safety. The sidewalk will connect to a multi-use path on Ridgeland Avenue. Both of these projects implement the Ridgeland Avenue Corridor Plan. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.28.2021 |
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