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 836-7000 RTA Travel Information Center

Call 836-7000 from any regional area code toll-free for trip planning assistance using CTA train and buses, Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus services. Operators are available daily from 5am to 1am -  or plan your trip online using the RTA Trip Planner!

Free and Reduced Fare Programs

For seniors living in the RTA service region: If you are an Illinois resident, aged 65 or older and live in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will county, you are eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace. Click here for more information.

Seniors Ride Free Registration Sites -  PDF Version (.pdf)   Microsoft Word Version (.doc)

 

To find a site near you, call 836-7000 from any local area code. At the registration center, you will be required to present:

1. A government-issued picture identification card that verifies your age (drivers license, state of Illinois ID card, alien registration card or passport).
2. A wallet-sized color photo of yourself that is approximately 1 1/2" square. Do not wear a hat, scarf or sunglasses in the photo. Some registration centers may charge up to $5 for taking your photo. The RTA’s Customer Service Center does not charge for this service.

Applying for the Senior Ride Free Smart Card Permit or Senior Reduced Fare Permit can only be done in-person. You should receive your new Senior Reduced Fare Card in 3-4 wee

COOK COUNTY WEST

FRANKLIN PARK   LEYDEN TOWNSHIP   2501 N. MANNHEIM AVE  FRANKLIN PARK 60131  847-455-8616  PHOTO SERVICE

OAK PARK OAK PARK TOWNSHIP  105 S. OAK PARK AVE 708-383-8005 OAK PARK 60302 PROVIDES PHOTO

MELROSE PARK PACE WEST DIVISION  3500 W. LAKE ST.  MELROSE PARK 60160 708-344-7400 PROVIDES PHOTO

 

Dial - A - RIDE	1-888-699-6999
SERVICES	Leyden Township  General Public
HOURS of  SERVICE	Mon to Fri    7:00am - 6:00pm	Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
ADVANCED NOTICE	Up to 1-Day for all other trips	Up to 7-Days for medical appointments
ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION	Service is provided to Gottlieb, Resurrection Medical Center & Westlake Hospitals. Plus Senior shopping to Jewel

 

Senior & Physically Disabled Subsidized Taxi Program

About the program
The Senior Citizen and Disabled Subsidized Taxi Program is a service of Leyden Township that responds to the transportation needs of adults 60 years of age and older, or the physically disabled who reside in Leyden Township and have no access to other forms of transportation.  The program is designed to allow seniors and the physically disabled to attend doctor and hospital appointments and to allow them to go grocery shopping and other life sustaining activities. 
How the program works
Coupon books cost $10.00 and have a value of $20.00.  A coupon ($2.00 in value) is used as cash toward taxi fare.  Individuals are allowed to purchase one book per month.  Each book has an expiration date and must be used on or before that date.  No refunds or exchanges are available.  All coupons must be used with cab companies contracted by Leyden Township .  These companies are listed on the back of the coupon books.  
  Where to apply:   Applications for the program are available at these locations