RTA Board Approves Upcoming Funding Programs Call for Projects
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board announced at today’s board meeting approval for the upcoming RTA Funding Programs Call for Projects to begin on April 7, 2010. These programs provide financial support for planning, operating, and capital transit projects.
The Call for Projects will allow potential applicants an opportunity to pitch ideas for projects that are innovative and will increase transit usage, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the region’s current transit system, provide for better mobility for seniors and people with disabilities, or improve job access.
“These Funding Programs are a tool in which we leverage RTA funds with federal, state, and local funds to directly address and advance the vision and goals of the RTA Strategic Plan,” said Leanne Redden, Senior Deputy Executive Director of Planning and Regional Programs. “We are looking for new and innovative projects that are generated at the local level and will improve transportation options for the northeast
In December 2009, the RTA Board approved funding for 10 planning projects and an additional 9 Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) / New Freedom (NF) Program projects were funded through a combination of federal and local funds. The projects are located throughout the six-county RTA service region which consists of Cook, DuPage, Kane,
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
All projects funded through the following programs are consistent with the legislative mandates and the RTA’s updated strategic plan. The programs range from planning studies and initiatives to transit operating and capital projects.
Community Planning Program The Community Planning Program is available to municipalities to create plans for local station area/transit-oriented development (TOD), local transit improvement, TOD guidelines, local coordinated paratransit plans and detailed implementation studies. More information regarding the Community Planning Program can be found at www.rtachicago.com/cp .
Subregional Planning Program The Subregional Planning Program is available to counties, townships, councils of Mayors, the City of
Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) / New Freedom (NF) Program The JARC/NF program is available to local governments, transportation agencies, and the CTA, Metra and Pace for operating and capital projects derived from the RTA Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) that enhance mobility for seniors, people with disabilities, and low income populations, address reverse commute markets and/or provide access to jobs. More information regarding the JARC/NF Program can be found at www.rtachicago.com/jarcnf .
Innovation, Coordination and Enhancement (ICE) Program The ICE Program is a competitive funding program, established as part of the 2008 Mass Transit Reform Legislation. The program provides operating and capital assistance to enhance the coordination and integration of public transportation and to develop and implement innovations to improve the quality and delivery of public transportation. Projects funded through this program advance the vision and goals of the RTA Strategic Plan by providing reliable and convenient transit services and enhancing efficiencies through effective management, innovation and technology. More information regarding the ICE Program can be found at www.rtachicago.com/ice.
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