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The RTA Invites Applications For Planning, Operating And Capital Projects |
THE RTA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING, OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
Over $16 million available for projects to help keep our region movingChicago
– The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is announcing a Call for
Projects for four specific planning, operating, and capital funding
programs to begin on June 24. The programs are designed to support the
RTA’s Moving Beyond Congestion strategic plan. Over $16 million in
federal and state funding is being made available for operating and
capital projects throughout northeastern Illinois. Additional funding
is available for planning projects.
Communities, counties, and transportation providers are invited to
apply for grants that propose innovative ideas to increase transit
usage, provide for multi-modal connections, improve efficiency and
effectiveness of local transit, improve access to jobs, and help to
increase mobility for our region’s seniors, people with disabilities
and the general public.
“We’re looking for new and innovative projects that really work to give
people transportation choices in our region – especially now with
record-high gas prices,” said Leanne Redden, Senior Deputy Executive
Director of Planning and Regional Programs. “As we move forward with
implementing our strategic plan, these funding programs will work as
tools to increase mobility and increase access to transportation that
will help keep our region on the move.”
Project applications will be accepted through August 8. They will then be screened through a competitive selection process.
For more information on the RTA planning, operating, and capital
funding programs, attend the open house on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University Center in the Loop/River Room, 525
South State Street in downtown Chicago. You can also get more
information and download an application at the programs’ website (to be
launched June 23), www.rtachicago.com/programs . Applications are also
available at the RTA offices located at 175 West Jackson, Suite 1550,
in Chicago.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
PLANNING PROGRAMS
Community Planning
Formerly known as the Regional Technical Assistance Program, the
Community Planning program provides funding for local planning projects
that focus on transit-oriented development, local transit improvements,
and coordinated paratransit systems. The program is available to units
of local government only.
Subregional Planning
The Subregional Planning program provides funding for regional planning
projects including corridor studies, countywide transit improvements,
and other regional transit initiatives. The program is available to
units of local government and the RTA Service Boards.
OPERATING/CAPITAL PROGRAMS
Job Access Reverse Commute / New Freedom (JARC/NF)
JARC/NF targets operating and capital projects that enhance mobility
for older adults, individuals with low incomes, persons with
disabilities, and it addresses reverse commute markets and access to
jobs in the region. There is a total of $6 million in funding available
through the JARC/NF program.
Innovation, Coordination and Enhancement (ICE)
The Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) program targets
operating and capital projects that enhance coordination and
integration of public transportation or that develop and implement
innovations to improve the quality and delivery of public
transportation. The program is available to units of local government,
transportation agencies and the RTA Service Boards. There is a total of
$10 million in funding available through the ICE program.
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Annual Call for Projects Timeline
April 8, 2009
Call for Projects launched
June 12, 2009
Applications are due
to the RTA by 3:00 P.M. CST
August 20, 2009
Preliminary Programs of Projects
presented to the RTA Board of Directors
August 20- September 30, 2009
Public Comment period
October 15, 2009
Programs of Projects presented to the RTA Board of Directors for approval
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