Planning Programs and Projects

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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ - McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination_'20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital McHenry County $100,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

The MCRide program provides coordinated dial-a-ride service to individuals with disabilities and individuals 60 years or older.  Service is provided countywide. This is an existing Section 5310 project.   New to this application, and included in the recommended award, is capital funding to develop a trip scheduling and payment app for riders, eliminating the need to call the Pace call center or pay in cash.

Current Activities

McHenry County has decided not to move forward with this project.  Funds will be reprogrammed to another project.  

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $80,000
Local $20,000

Last Updated 04.25.2024

+ Midlothian Metra Station Access Improvements - Part II Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Midlothian $691,000
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project will construct pedestrian access improvements for southern access to the Midlothian Metra station. Improvements include installing a high capacity sidewalk along the northwest side of the Rock Island District (RID) right-of-way, between 147th Street and Pulaski Road that will link pedestrians throughout the Village to the existing commuter station. The existing pedestrian bridge over Midlothian Creek will also be made accessible with the construction of an ADA ramp. At Pulaski a new pedestrian crosswalk and pedestrian signals will be installed to link the new sidewalk with residential areas west of Pulaski. Additional supporting items include some striping, lighting and fencing.

Current Activities

Phase II Engineering Underway. Draft Engineering agreements have been submitted to IDOT and will be revised based on feedback from IDOT. Final engineering agreement will be submitted in the upcoming quarter.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $69,100
Local $69,100
Federal $552,800

Last Updated 07.19.2024

+ Milwaukee Ave. Developer Panel Community Planning Developer Panel Chicago 45th Ward $3,500
  • RTA
Completed

Project Details

Description

The RTA convened a Developer Discussion Panel in Chicago's 45th Ward to gather guidance and advice from development experts. The objective was to attract development to vacant sites and encourage infill development. The Developer Discussion Panelist helped the Ward Alderman and the City determine goals and needs in order to best utilize vacant land along North Milwaukee Avenue near the Jefferson Park Transportation Center.

Current Activities

The panel of development experts met in June 2021 and the report can be found under "Related Reports".

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $3,500

Last Updated 01.07.2022

+ - Naperville _ Ride DuPage to Work '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $1,200,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project continues to operate as part of the Ride DuPage program.  Older adults are afforded increased employment opportunities by providing them with transportation to jobs outside of their own town and at times that may extend beyond traditional work hours.  Seven local governments sponsor the service.  

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.

 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $600,000
Local $600,000

Last Updated 11.24.2023

+ Niles Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Niles $795,721
  • RTA
  • Local
  • Federal
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project will construct sidewalk infill along Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, near the Golf Mill Shopping center, a major transfer center for Pace. Both Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue are principal arterials currently without complete sidewalks and the new sidewalk will vary in width between 5 and 7 feet. The section of Golf Road will complete sidewalks from Milwaukee Avenue going east and will comprise nearly 4,000 linear feet in new sidewalk. The Milwaukee Avenue sidewalk improvements will be from Golf Road going southwest and will comprise nearly 2,400 feet of sidewalk infill. A new crosswalk with pedestrian signal and push button will be also installed across Milwaukee Avenue at the Golf Mill main entrance.

Current Activities

Submitted final plans for IDOT and anticipated September 13th letting for construction. 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $79,572
Local $79,572
Federal $636,577

Last Updated 07.19.2024

+ North Chicago Pace Route Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit North Chicago $517,694
  • RTA
  • Federal
In Progress

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project will create pedestrian access improvements to Pace bus stops located at Route 137 and Lewis Avenue in North Chicago, at the Lovell Federal Healthcare Center. The project includes new crosswalks, the removal of curbed signal islands and repaving where the curbed islands stand, installation of ADA compliant curbing and sidewalks, a section of retaining wall, a new bus shelter and pad, advanced prismatic pavement markings and signage, and signal modifications to include advanced audible countdown pedestrian heads at all legs of the intersection.

Current Activities

The competitive procurement process in underway. North Chicago is currently reviewing bids from firms on their RFQ for Phase II engineering.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $103,539
Federal $414,155

Last Updated 07.19.2024

+ Park Forest Pace Bus Route and Metra Station Access Improvements Access to Transit Program Pedestrian Access to Transit Park Forest $232,802
  • RTA
  • Federal
Completed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project included the installation of a five foot wide sidewalk along the south side of US30 / Lincoln Highway in the Village of Park Forest from Orchard Drive east to the Village limits at Rockwell Street, and then south along an undeveloped right-of-way to connect to an existing sidewalk in a residential neighborhood on Farragut Street. This is a segment of 2,425 linear feet and is the final segment of a greater project to build needed sidewalk connections along US30 from the eastern Village limits to the 211th Street Metra station.

Current Activities

This project was completed in the summer of 2021.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
RTA $46,560
Federal $186,242

Last Updated 11.19.2023

+ - Phase VIII Regional Call Center '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $3,105,494
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

Phase VIII of Pace's Regional Call Center takes reservations for dial a ride and demand response services to seniors and individuals with disabilities.  The Call Center provides comprehensive mobility management services that improve the coordination and operation of transportation services and supports county-led coordination services funded by Section 5310

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  This project has not started. 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $2,484,395
Local $621,099

Last Updated 11.19.2023

+ - RGA - Transp. Collaborative for Individuals with Development Disabilities Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Ray Graham Association $298,400
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

Not Available

Description

This project proposes a planning study to determine if there are efficiencies to be achieved by consolidating or coordinating service delivery and support services associated with the transportation programs of eight human service agencies (Ray Graham, Little City, CTF Illinois, Clearbrook, New Star Services, Park Lawn Services, Sertoma Center and Blue Cap). This is a new project proposal and is directly derived from the HSTP goals.

Current Activities

The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021.  This project has not started. 

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Federal $238,720
Local $59,680

Last Updated 09.24.2021

+ - RGA Comprehensive Transportation Program '20-'21 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Ray Graham Association $1,504,000
  • Federal
  • Local
Programmed

Project Details

Related Reports

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
Source Amount
Federal $752,000
Local $752,000

Last Updated 09.24.2021