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Year Project Title Program Project Type Project Partner Budget Funding Source(s) Status
+ East 83rd Street - New Bus Route Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $2,544,270
  • Local
  • Federal
 Programmed

Project Details

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Description
New fixed route service connecting retail district at 92nd/Commerical to 83rd Street providing service from east 83rd Street to 79th Street Dan Ryan Red Line station. This service will provide low income individuals access to jobs located in the Chicago Central Business District, employment centers in Hyde Park, and other retail districts accessible via the rail system.
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
Source Amount
Local $1,272,135
Federal $1,272,135

Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ Naperville/Lisle Partners Ride DuPage to Work '09 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Naperville $742,118
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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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
Source Amount
Local $371,059
Federal $371,059

Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ Operation to Enhance Disabled, Senior and Regular Transportation in Rural Communities '09 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Washington Township $60,000
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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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
Funds were transferred to Will County managed project. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $30,000
Federal $30,000

Last Updated 06.13.2019
+ Ride in Kane Phase 3 & 4 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating - Mobility Management Association for Individual Development (AID) $3,323,053
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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Description

The Ride in Kane program is in its second year of operation. This program coordinates paratransit services in Kane County into a centralized system that optimizes transportation resources for older adults, persons with disabilities and low-income individuals. Currently there are 18 private, non-profit organizations and local units of government participating in the program.

Current Activities

In June 2012, the service provided 11,709 trips. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $1,632,327
Federal $1,690,726

Last Updated 11.19.2023
+ Transportation to Work '09 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating DuPage County $1,135,242
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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Description
The Ride DuPage to Work is a service of the Ride DuPage system designed to enable persons with disabilities greater opportunities to obtain and maintain employment through more affordable transportation.
Current Activities
DuPage Transportation to Work, initially funded with the 2006 program, was implemented March 1, 2008. DuPage County became the grantee for the project in 2010. Prior to that Pace served as the project grantee. The service provided 2,489 trips in May 2013. This project is complete.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $567,621
Federal $567,621

Last Updated 09.24.2019
+ #18 16th/18th - Midday Service Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $928,102
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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Description
This service from 9 am to 2 pm weekdays will operate between 16th/Cicero and Cermak/Indiana helping low income individuals obtain improved access to employment opportunities including two hospitals.
Current Activities
Current Activities: CTA implemented the service on September 8, 2009. The service provided 93,977 trips in the month of June 2014. Approximately 31,600 of the trips are estimated to be attributable to the service expansion.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $464,051
Federal $464,051

Last Updated 04.07.2017
+ #53A South Pulaski Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $510,614
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

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Description
An expansion of this route's service frequency and expanded hours will provide improved access to a major medical center and retail establishments. These destinations provide employment opportunities for low-income individuals.
Current Activities
CTA implemented the service on September 6, 2009. The service provided 175,696 trips in June 2014. Approximately 5,900 of the trips are estimated to be attributable to the service expansion.
Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $255,307
Federal $255,307

Last Updated 04.07.2017
+ Kendall Community Transit Program '08 Section 5310 / JARC / NF Capital - Operating Kendall County $900,074
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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Description

The vehicles and operations funded by this program will be used for demand responsive paratransit service to provide door-to-door service for populations of the disabled, low income, and senior populations in the urban portions of Kendall County. The project is designed to be the first phase of a countywide general public transportation system.

Current Activities

The operating service provided 1,644 trips in April 2013. This project is complete.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $387,915
Federal $512,159

Last Updated 11.08.2021
+ New Clybourn Street Fixed Route Service Section 5310 / JARC / NF Operating Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) $4,359,686
  • Local
  • Federal
 Programmed

Project Details

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Description
This is a new fixed route service connecting the Chicago Red Line and Logan Square Blue Line stations. There are an estimated 400-600 businesses on the route that represent employment opportunities for low-income workers. A major attraction on this route is the Anixter Center that provides training and employment for persons with severely limited mobility.
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
Source Amount
Local $2,179,843
Federal $2,179,843

Last Updated 09.17.2014
+ Pace Regional Call Center Section 5310 / JARC / NF Mobility Management Pace Suburban Bus $17,085,943
  • Local
  • Federal
 Completed

Project Details

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Description

This is the first phase of a three-part plan to implement one of three regional call centers. The center will promote, enhance and facilitate access to transportation services, including the integration and coordination of services for individuals with disabilities, older adults and those individuals with low income. Facilitating the coordination of transportation services for work training work shops and work placement agencies are among the functions of the call center.

Funding History 2008 Local Federal Total $446,646 $1,786,586 $2,233,232 2010 Local Federal Total $474,945 $1,899,781 $2,374,726 2011 Local Federal Total $520,588 $2,122,733 $2,643,321 2012 Local Federal Total $969,718 $3,878,874 $4,848,592 2013 Local Federal Total $997,215 $3,988,857 $4,986,072
Current Activities

Funding for call center operations was first initiated with an award from the 2006 program to support the Ride-in-Kane project. Pace call centers continue to provide mobility management services for several demand responsive services and ADA complementary services. Pace is studying the structure and service design of the call centers to explore methods for improving consumer access and attaining greater operational efficiencies. The call center funded by this program now serves projects and ADA complementary services in DuPage, Kane and Will counties.

Funding Amounts by Source
Source Amount
Local $3,409,112
Federal $13,676,831

Last Updated 11.19.2023
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