Planning Programs and Projects
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| Year | Project Title | Program | Project Type | Project Partner | Budget | Funding Source(s) | Status Sort descending | |||||||
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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 _ Ride DuPage to Work '20-'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $1,200,000 |
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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
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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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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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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| + | - | 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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| + | - | Will County Will Ride Transportation Services_'20'21 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Will County | $800,000 |
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This program provides transportation and mobility management services for persons with disabilities and older adults residing in eastern Will County townships. The award includes funding to support the County’s Mobility Manager position. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. This project continues drawing down funds. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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| + | - | Ride in Kane Phase 19 & 20 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Kane County | $5,000,000 |
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The Ride in Kane project coordinates dial-a-ride 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. The award includes funding to support 1.5 positions at the County to lead mobility management efforts for Ride in Kane. Current Activities
The RTA Board approved funding for this project on August 19, 2021. This project continues drawing down funds. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.28.2023 |
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| + | 31st Street - New Bus Route | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $2,135,318 |
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New fixed route service along the 31st street corridor between Cicero Avenue and King Drive operating 7 days a week from 5:00 am until 8:00 pm. Route will improve mobility and access to an employment center, rail lines, and other bus routes for low income individuals, seniors, and the disabled.
Current Activities
CTA did not have sufficient funds to meet federal local matching requirements to carry out the project as originally proposed. However, beginning September 2, 2012 CTA extended Route No. 35 to incorporate a segment of the 31st Street route between Kedzie and Cicero Avenues. The new route segment originally was to operate through August 2013 and then be evaluated. In October 2013 the CTA Board approved making the route extension permanent. The service provided 133,927 trips in June 2014.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.17.2014 |
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| + | - | RGA - Transp. Collaborative for Individuals with Development Disabilities | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Ray Graham Association | $298,400 |
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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
Last Updated 09.24.2021 |
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| + | #54A North Cicero/Skokie Boulevard - Midday Service | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $261,816 |
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New midday service operating weekdays between the hours of 10am and 2pm between Irving Park/Pulaski (Blue Line) and Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center/Cook County Courts in Skokie. The service will allow additional access to jobs and medical appointments for low income individuals.
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 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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