Explore Elmhurst Trolley back for fourth season

Back for its fourth season, the Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley offers visitors and residents a free, 30-minute ride around Elmhurst.

Making six stops across the city, the trolley runs from noon until midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 15.

The Explore Elmhurst Express is equipped with GPS, which allows riders to track the trolley's location by visiting ExploreElmhurst.com. The trolley is free and no tickets are required.

The route travels to different shopping districts in Elmhurst, making stops near shops, restaurants and entertainment. Riders also will enjoy listening to the Elmhurst College Jazz Band and a historical narrative about the city.

Here's the route:

• Stop 1: York and Park - Approximate boarding time is on the hour and 30 minutes after the hour.

• Stop 2: York and Schiller - Approximate boarding time is 5 and 35 minutes after the hour.

• Stop 3: Second and Addison - Approximate boarding time is 10 and 40 minutes after the hour.

• Stop 4: Cottage Hill and Virginia - Approximate boarding time is 15 and 45 minutes after the hour.

• Stop 5: Spring and the Illinois Prairie Path - Approximate boarding time is 20 and 50 minutes after the hour.

• Stop 6: York and Vallette - Approximate boarding time is 25 and 55 minutes after the hour.

The trolley is handicapped accessible and ADA-compliant. Collapsible and small strollers that fit in the seating area are welcome aboard. Onboard storage is unavailable; it is against fire code to place strollers, bikes, or belongings in the trolley's aisle.

For details, visit www.ExploreElmhurst.com.