Program Changes to the Free Rides for Seniors Program

Posted June 07, 2011 11:00 pm

City of Naperville

Regional Transportation Authority Public Hearing on Program Changes Scheduled for June 9

Beginning on August 31, 2011, the Free Rides for Seniors Program will end for all participants except those who qualify as low-income seniors. All seniors currently registered for the Seniors Ride Free card will automatically be sent a new card in early August which will allow seniors to continue to ride Pace, Metra and CTA buses and trains at a reduced fare. Seniors may continue using their existing fare card through August 31, 2011. More information on the changes to the Free Rides for Seniors program is available at www.rtachicago.com.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has scheduled a hearing in DuPage County in order to communicate changes about the program. The public hearing in DuPage County is scheduled for Thursday, June 9 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the DuPage County Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Seniors who qualify as low income should register as soon as possible for the Department on Aging's Circuit Breaker program in order to continue receiving free rides after August 31, 2011. People are strongly encouraged to apply for the program online at www.cbrx.il.gov. Additional information on the Circuit Breaker program is available at www.cbrx.il.gov.

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