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Provides a bus pass, up to 90-days, to individuals who lack transportation to get to their employment and maintain employment. Must already have employment with at least 1 paystub to qualify.
Provides a bus pass, up to 90-days, to individuals who lack transportation to get to their employment and maintain employment. Must already have employment with at least 1 paystub to qualify.
Services
Transportation Passes
Transportation Expense Assistance
Offers a variety of services including monthly food and clothing distribution, family nights neighborhood events, summer youth enrichment classes, summer food program, low income bus passes, information and referral, and a computer center.
Senior coffee club meets weekly on Wednesdays starting at 9 am and a program begins at 9:30 am. Programs vary but generally topics of interest to seniors or topics proposed by the group.
Lead agency for Arnold Elementary Community Learning Center.
Child care - see separate listing.
Meeting space and volunteer opportunities available.
Offers a variety of services including monthly food and clothing distribution, family nights neighborhood events, summer youth enrichment classes, summer food program, low income bus passes, information and referral, and a computer center.
Senior coffee club meets weekly on Wednesdays starting at 9 am and a program begins at 9:30 am. Programs vary but generally topics of interest to seniors or topics proposed by the group.
Lead agency for Arnold Elementary Community Learning Center.
Child care - see separate listing.
Meeting space and volunteer opportunities available.
Services
Public Access Computers/Tools
Food Pantries
General Clothing Provision
Transportation Passes
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Older Adult Social Clubs
Youth Enrichment Programs
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
City of Evanston offers a variety of programming to adults and seniors in the community such as benefit card programs, fitness classes, congregate meals, trips to the grocery store, seasonal tax assistance, and more.
City of Evanston offers a variety of programming to adults and seniors in the community such as benefit card programs, fitness classes, congregate meals, trips to the grocery store, seasonal tax assistance, and more.
Services
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Athletic Clubs
AARP Tax Aide Program Sites
Residential Snow Shoveling
Field Trips/Excursions
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Prescription Drug Discount Cards
Merchandise/Services Discount Cards
Full Fare Transit Passes
Exercise Classes/Groups
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI and Metropolitan Chicago Lyft Jobs Access program aims to close the short-term transportation needs for job seekers by offering bus passes.
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI and Metropolitan Chicago Lyft Jobs Access program aims to close the short-term transportation needs for job seekers by offering bus passes.
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
Solutions for Care is a state-designated Aging & Disability Resource Network (ADRN) site that provides up-to-date information and quality referrals to individuals with disabilities ages 18-59 and to older adults and their family members. ADRN also offers the Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) which connects clients with state and federal programs. Speak to experienced Benefit Access Counselors to determine the criteria for participation in several programs.
Solutions for Care is a state-designated Aging & Disability Resource Network (ADRN) site that provides up-to-date information and quality referrals to individuals with disabilities ages 18-59 and to older adults and their family members. ADRN also offers the Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) which connects clients with state and federal programs. Speak to experienced Benefit Access Counselors to determine the criteria for participation in several programs.
Services
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Reduced Cost Motor Vehicle Registration
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Discount Transit Passes
Medicare Savings Programs
Discounted Telephone Service
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
DART offers a Half Fare program for people to ride for about half the cost of regular bus fare.
Who is Eligible
- Adults 65 and older
- Persons with disabilities
- Refugees
- Students (middle and high school)
Ride to Thrive Program:
DART's half-fare program; acceptance in the program is good for two years with options to renew eligibility.
Who is Eligible
- Individuals receiving food assistance
- Individuals receiving housing assistance
- Individuals receiving workforce assistance (including unemployment and childcare assistance)
How to Enroll in the Half Fare Program or DART's Ride to Thrive Program.
1. Go to the Customer Service window at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Bring the required documents for your program, visit www.ridedart.com/halffare to see what documents are eligible.
2. Ask for a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive enrollment form and fill it out with your information. Students do not need to apply, but can simply show a current school year ID to buy passes.
3. A Customer Service member will review the form. This usually takes a few minutes unless more documentation is required.
4. If approved, your photo will be taken and you will be given a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive program ID card with your name and photo.
5. Use this ID card to pay with cash on the bus or to buy a bus pass. Ask Customer Service to add Half Fare or Ride to Thrive passes to your MyDART account if you are using the MyDART app to pay.
Cost to Ride:
Riders accepted into the Half Fare program or DART's Ride to Thrive program will receive an ID card* to use when they pay with cash on the bus or buy passes in the MyDART app, at Customer Service or at pass sales outlets. *Students with a current school year ID do not need a separate Half Fare ID card.
Local, Express and On Call (Does not include Paratransit service)
- Single Ride - $0.75
- Day Pass - $2.00
- Weekly Pass - $7.00
- Monthly Pass - $24.00
- Tokens (1 token = 1 ride) - 10/$7.50
Who is Eligible
- Adults 65 and older
- Persons with disabilities
- Refugees
- Students (middle and high school)
Ride to Thrive Program:
DART's half-fare program; acceptance in the program is good for two years with options to renew eligibility.
Who is Eligible
- Individuals receiving food assistance
- Individuals receiving housing assistance
- Individuals receiving workforce assistance (including unemployment and childcare assistance)
How to Enroll in the Half Fare Program or DART's Ride to Thrive Program.
1. Go to the Customer Service window at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Bring the required documents for your program, visit www.ridedart.com/halffare to see what documents are eligible.
2. Ask for a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive enrollment form and fill it out with your information. Students do not need to apply, but can simply show a current school year ID to buy passes.
3. A Customer Service member will review the form. This usually takes a few minutes unless more documentation is required.
4. If approved, your photo will be taken and you will be given a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive program ID card with your name and photo.
5. Use this ID card to pay with cash on the bus or to buy a bus pass. Ask Customer Service to add Half Fare or Ride to Thrive passes to your MyDART account if you are using the MyDART app to pay.
Cost to Ride:
Riders accepted into the Half Fare program or DART's Ride to Thrive program will receive an ID card* to use when they pay with cash on the bus or buy passes in the MyDART app, at Customer Service or at pass sales outlets. *Students with a current school year ID do not need a separate Half Fare ID card.
Local, Express and On Call (Does not include Paratransit service)
- Single Ride - $0.75
- Day Pass - $2.00
- Weekly Pass - $7.00
- Monthly Pass - $24.00
- Tokens (1 token = 1 ride) - 10/$7.50
DART offers a Half Fare program for people to ride for about half the cost of regular bus fare.
Who is Eligible
- Adults 65 and older
- Persons with disabilities
- Refugees
- Students (middle and high school)
Ride to Thrive Program:
DART's half-fare program; acceptance in the program is good for two years with options to renew eligibility.
Who is Eligible
- Individuals receiving food assistance
- Individuals receiving housing assistance
- Individuals receiving workforce assistance (including unemployment and childcare assistance)
How to Enroll in the Half Fare Program or DART's Ride to Thrive Program.
1. Go to the Customer Service window at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Bring the required documents for your program, visit www.ridedart.com/halffare to see what documents are eligible.
2. Ask for a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive enrollment form and fill it out with your information. Students do not need to apply, but can simply show a current school year ID to buy passes.
3. A Customer Service member will review the form. This usually takes a few minutes unless more documentation is required.
4. If approved, your photo will be taken and you will be given a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive program ID card with your name and photo.
5. Use this ID card to pay with cash on the bus or to buy a bus pass. Ask Customer Service to add Half Fare or Ride to Thrive passes to your MyDART account if you are using the MyDART app to pay.
Cost to Ride:
Riders accepted into the Half Fare program or DART's Ride to Thrive program will receive an ID card* to use when they pay with cash on the bus or buy passes in the MyDART app, at Customer Service or at pass sales outlets. *Students with a current school year ID do not need a separate Half Fare ID card.
Local, Express and On Call (Does not include Paratransit service)
- Single Ride - $0.75
- Day Pass - $2.00
- Weekly Pass - $7.00
- Monthly Pass - $24.00
- Tokens (1 token = 1 ride) - 10/$7.50
Who is Eligible
- Adults 65 and older
- Persons with disabilities
- Refugees
- Students (middle and high school)
Ride to Thrive Program:
DART's half-fare program; acceptance in the program is good for two years with options to renew eligibility.
Who is Eligible
- Individuals receiving food assistance
- Individuals receiving housing assistance
- Individuals receiving workforce assistance (including unemployment and childcare assistance)
How to Enroll in the Half Fare Program or DART's Ride to Thrive Program.
1. Go to the Customer Service window at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Bring the required documents for your program, visit www.ridedart.com/halffare to see what documents are eligible.
2. Ask for a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive enrollment form and fill it out with your information. Students do not need to apply, but can simply show a current school year ID to buy passes.
3. A Customer Service member will review the form. This usually takes a few minutes unless more documentation is required.
4. If approved, your photo will be taken and you will be given a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive program ID card with your name and photo.
5. Use this ID card to pay with cash on the bus or to buy a bus pass. Ask Customer Service to add Half Fare or Ride to Thrive passes to your MyDART account if you are using the MyDART app to pay.
Cost to Ride:
Riders accepted into the Half Fare program or DART's Ride to Thrive program will receive an ID card* to use when they pay with cash on the bus or buy passes in the MyDART app, at Customer Service or at pass sales outlets. *Students with a current school year ID do not need a separate Half Fare ID card.
Local, Express and On Call (Does not include Paratransit service)
- Single Ride - $0.75
- Day Pass - $2.00
- Weekly Pass - $7.00
- Monthly Pass - $24.00
- Tokens (1 token = 1 ride) - 10/$7.50
Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Transportation Passes
Ventra passes; gas cards to help clients get to and from work, to job interviews or doctors appointments. On limited basis.
Ventra passes; gas cards to help clients get to and from work, to job interviews or doctors appointments. On limited basis.
Services
Transportation Passes
Assists older adults and individuals with a disability apply for license plate discount. Also helps apply for free public transit card (Ride Free program with RTA/Metra).
Assists older adults and individuals with a disability apply for license plate discount. Also helps apply for free public transit card (Ride Free program with RTA/Metra).
Services
Discount Transit Passes
Offers reduced fare on public transit to the following groups:
- Seniors, over the age of 65
- People with disabilities, under the age of 65
- Veterans with a service-connected disability
- Medicare card holders
Qualified participants will be issued a Reduced Fare Permit to be used on Metra, Pace and CTA transit. Operates throughout the RTA's six-county region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties).
**Note: A Ride Free Program is available to older adults and people with disabilities through the Illinois Department on Aging. To be eligible, individuals must meet age and income requirements. Please see "Illinois Department on Aging - Benefit Access Program" for more information.
Offers reduced fare on public transit to the following groups:
- Seniors, over the age of 65
- People with disabilities, under the age of 65
- Veterans with a service-connected disability
- Medicare card holders
Qualified participants will be issued a Reduced Fare Permit to be used on Metra, Pace and CTA transit. Operates throughout the RTA's six-county region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties).
**Note: A Ride Free Program is available to older adults and people with disabilities through the Illinois Department on Aging. To be eligible, individuals must meet age and income requirements. Please see "Illinois Department on Aging - Benefit Access Program" for more information.
Offers discounted license plate fee to older adults, and Ride Free cards for fixed-route public transit to older adults and people with disabilities.
*TTY number is 7-7-1*
Offers discounted license plate fee to older adults, and Ride Free cards for fixed-route public transit to older adults and people with disabilities.
*TTY number is 7-7-1*
Services
Discount Transit Passes
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
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.
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.
Services
Full Fare Transit Passes
Train Fare
Local Bus Fare
Provides various forms of transportation assistance to residents of Champaign County who are employed or actively seeking employment.
Services include:
-- Assistance with vehicle repairs
-- Annual bus passes for public transportation
Provides various forms of transportation assistance to residents of Champaign County who are employed or actively seeking employment.
Services include:
-- Assistance with vehicle repairs
-- Annual bus passes for public transportation
Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Passes