City of Chicago Taxi Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Cost Reimbursement Program
Description
Taxicab companies that purchase purpose-built wheelchair accessible taxi vehicles or convert standard vehicles to wheelchair accessible vehicles will be reimbursed for the costs associated with accessible vehicle elements. It is estimated that this project may contribute 133 accessible cabs to the taxi cab fleet now serving Chicago.
Current Activities
The City of Chicago executed the grant agreement on this project with the Federal Transit Administration on April 30, 2013. The City incorporated the project into the City budget in November. The City is working with the taxi companies to refine the process for how taxi companies may participate in the project.
Project Type
Capital
Project Year
Project Status
In Progress
Grantee
Chicago Dept. of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection
Planning Program
Section 5310 / JARC / NF
Funding Amounts by Source
Source | Amount |
---|---|
Local | $442,923 |
Federal | $1,771,689 |
Last Updated 11.07.2017