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Committee amends transit agreement to cite Northern Illinois Transit Authority and affirms support for Riding Kane senior transit
Summary
Committee amended a resolution to replace 'Regional Transportation Authority' with 'Northern Illinois Transit Authority' (NITA) in an agreement that funds the Riding Kane program; staff said PACE provides a 50% subsidy and the program provides rides for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Staff presented a funding agreement for the Riding Kane program, which provides rides for seniors and people with disabilities, and explained that the packet needed a name update: the party is now the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) rather than the Regional Transportation Authority. A committee member moved to amend all references from the RTA to NITA; the amendment and the underlying resolution were approved by roll call.
Staff noted the program is budgeted, PACE provides a 50% subsidy for the service, and there is currently no net cost to the county for the item as presented. Committee members emphasized the program's importance for older residents and those with disabilities and approved forwarding the corrected agreement for execution.
