CHICAGO (WGN) — A proposal adopted by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in their ADA Paratransit Action Plan could increase the cost of trips and heavily limit the number of rides per month for riders with disabilities.

If officially implemented, the legislation could leave riders with disabilities stranded with no way to get home.

"With the reduced rides, people will be stuck in their houses," said Debbie Pittman, a PACE rider. "They won't be able to make doctor's appointments. They won’t be able to live the lives they want."

According to the proposal in the RTA's action plan, ride costs for PACE users who rely on the TAP and RAP programs would increase from $2 to $3.25 a ride, but that's not the biggest concern.

The number of rides allowed per month would also see a drastic

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