Ride to Work Program
Description
This project will provide reverse commute employment transportation for low-income persons who have criminal records and are residing in Cook County. The daily service, to be operated by a private contractor, will cover three employment shifts. Individuals will be transported to and from five designated pick-up points in the City of Chicago to employers located in the suburbs. The designated pick-up points may all be accessed through CTA.
Current Activities
The grant contract with the Safer Foundation was executed effective August 11, 2010. Funds for this service were exhausted in August 2011. In its last year of funding the project averaged 153 trips per month.
The Safer Foundation is continuing the service with its own resources. This project is complete.
Project Type
Operating
Project Year
Project Status
Completed
Grantee
Safer Foundation
Planning Program
Section 5310 / JARC / NF
Funding Amounts by Source
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | $11,000 |
| Federal | $11,000 |
Last Updated 06.13.2019