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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| + | - | 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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| + | - | Will County Mobility Management Program '16 & '17 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Will County | $566,000 |
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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. The current participants of the project are: Crete Township, Frankfort Township, Monee Township, Peotone Township, Washington Township, and Will Township. Current Activities
The operating service provided approximately 378 trips in September 2023. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.24.2023 |
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| + | McHenry County Service Integration & Coordination '10 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Capital - Operating - Mobility Management | McHenry County | $1,596,421 |
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Not Available Description
This project will integrate and coordinate the McHenry County Transit Pilot Program, the City of Crystal Lake Dial-a-Ride, the City of McHenry Dial-a-Ride, and the City of Woodstock Dial-a-Ride and initiate services for seniors and the disabled in Greenwood Township. Tracking and automated dispatching software will be used to help manage the available fleet. Current Activities
The service provided 7,462 trips in June 2014. This Project is complete. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.19.2023 |
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| + | - | Pace CTA Skokie Swift Willow Road Connector | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating - Mobility Management | Pace Suburban Bus | $186,677 |
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Not Available Description
This employer-based reverse commute shuttle service will provide connections between the CTA Skokie Swift Dempster station and major employers such as Allstate Insurance (over 8,000 employees) in North Cook County in the Willow Road Corridor (Glenview /Northbrook area). Current Activities
Service was initiated on August 19, 2013. The project provided 1,221 trips in February 2014. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 11.03.2021 |
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| + | Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '09 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Naperville | $742,118 |
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Not Available Description
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 2,448 trips in September 2016. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior, and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '11 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Washington Township | $21,900 |
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Not Available Description
This dial-a-ride service expanded from a two day a week operation to five days a week. The service provides general purpose transportation within Washington Township and medical trips beyond the Township. In addition to providing increased service for the disabled and senior populations, eligible participants are able to obtain same day service.
Current Activities
Washington Township implemented the service September 1, 2009. It provided approximately 500 trips per month. This project is part of the new Will County Mobility Management Program.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | RGAs Safety Transportation Training Program '11 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Mobility Management | Ray Graham Association | $76,657 |
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Not Available Description
The project will assess and provide training to the disabled and older adults to improve their ability to utilize transportation services.
Current Activities
Since the project's inception in September 2009 through June 2014, the project received 498 referrals with 454 participants having completed training.
This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 06.13.2019 |
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| + | Volunteer Express '11 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Hanover Township | $15,454 |
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Not Available Description
Funding for this project will support a volunteer driver program supplementing the services offered by Hanover Township's Dial-A-Bus program. Volunteer drivers utilizing their own vehicles will provide the door-to-door service. Local share will be provided with transportation development credits, formerly known as toll credits.
Current Activities
The service provided 24 trips in November 2014. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 08.28.2018 |
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| + | #44 Wallace/Racine Bus Route Extension and Service Expansion | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $919,538 |
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Not Available Description
Through the expansion of this bus route by 2 miles and the extension of weekend service hours from 7:00pm to 11:00 pm, this project will provide greater accessibility to a rapidly growing retail corridor along Roosevelt Rd. from State to Clinton resulting in increased access to jobs for low income individuals, seniors, the disabled, and other residents.
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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| + | - | CTF Illinois - Transportation Services for People with Disabilities '18-'19 | Section 5310 / JARC / NF | Operating | CTF Illinois | $200,000 |
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Not Available Description
This project provides transportation support to children and adults with diverse disabilities. The door to door transportation supports are a vital service that allows persons enrolled at CTF greater access to their daily supports including vocational, community employment, educational, fine arts, and advocacy. Current Activities
The operating service provided 829 trips in June 2021. Funding Amounts by Source
Last Updated 09.15.2022 |
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