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Kendall County to apply for state funds to replace 24 public transportation buses · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Kendall County to apply for state fund to replace twenty-four public transportation
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  buses Written by Eric Shellkopf. This article is being read by an
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  automated voice, brought to you by Everlet. Kendall County is applying for
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  a state grant to fund an estimated 3.7 million project to replace
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  24 public transportation buses and add five expansion buses. Kendall Area Transit,
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  Kendall County's public transportation system, is operated by the Voluntary Action Center
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  of Northern Illinois. The agency provides scheduled transportation services to anyone, with
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  a focus on seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those otherwise unable to
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  transport themselves. If awarded, the project would be fully funded through an
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  Illinois Department of Transportation state capital grant, Kendall County Finance and budget
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  analyst Jennifer Brio said. The county's existing buses and vans have met
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  ID mileage criteria for disposal and replacement. She said replacing these vehicles
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  is necessary to maintain a safe, reliable, and accessible transportation fleet for
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  Kendall County residents. All new equipment included in this project will meet
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  ADA accessibility requirements for seniors and individuals with disabilities. This investment
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  will help prevent service disruptions, reduce the operational and safety risks associated
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  with aging vehicles, and support the county's ability to meet both current
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  and anticipated transportation needs, Brio said. Kate's service area includes all of
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  Kendall County and designated locations outside the county, including but not limited
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  to Aurora, Joliet, Plainfield, and Sandwich. One portion of the trip must
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  begin or end in Kendall County. Dialeride transportation is available from 6
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  a.m. To 6 30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. More information about KT
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  is available at vakydk.com slash transportation slash cat dash kendall dash area
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  dash transit.