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TRIP program adds hospital ride service

Posted November 15, 2010 10:00 pm

Daily Herald report

TRIP, Township Riders Initiative Program, has added Thursdays to transport seniors and people with disabilities to Stroger Hospital in Chicago, to Hines Veterans Hospital in Maywood and to the Veterans Health Administration Elgin Clinic.

TRIP is open to residents of Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Hanover, Palatine or Wheeling Townships. Service hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturday hours are available. One service animal, caregiver or attendant may accompany the rider.

The cost for one way is $5 per township line crossed during a single trip with a maximum of $10 one way and $20 round trip. Residents must be 60 years and older or persons with disabilities over age 18.

All riders must pre-register by completing a TRIP registration form and the consent to release information form. Residents should contact their township; in Schaumburg Township the phone number is (847) 882-1929. Reservations for rides must be made three to 14 days in advance.

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