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Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs - Regional Transportation Authority - Frisbie Senior Center Registration Site

52 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60016

- Older adults and people with disabilities who are enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging's Benefit Access program are eligible to ride free on the CTA, Metra, and Pace fixed-route services- All individuals 65 years old and over who are ineligible for the RTA Ride Free Program are eligible to receive a reduced fare permit- All persons with a qualifying disability who are ineligible for the RTA Ride Free Program are eligible to receive a reduced fare permit- Individuals with a valid Medicare card are eligible for a reduced fare permit- Free or reduced fare rides are available for qualifying military personnel in the RTA's service region of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties
Hours vary by registration site
https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/free-and-reduced-fare-programs
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Applications can be completed online using the Fare Portal or in-person at a RTA Registration Site. Applications may also be mailed to recipients who call RTA Customer Service at (312) 913-3110. Contact a registration site to request an appointment or visit RTA's website for additional details.

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Cook County, IL

Description

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates reduced fare and ride-free programs for the Cook County region. Older adults, people with disabilities, and military personnel may be eligible for discounts. Apply online using the Fare Portal, or for in-person assistance with Ride Free and Reduced Fare cards; applicants can find their nearest registration site using the online Registration Site Locator.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/18/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Regional Transportation Authority

The Regional Transportation Authority is the organization responsible for operating and overseeing the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace.

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