active adults Transportation Services Transportation: Ride DuPage Program For persons 65 years and older
Once registered, you have one phone number to call: 1-800-713-7445. For TTY use 1-800-713-7415 PACE call center. Make a reservation up to 7 days in advance between the hours of 6:00AM - 7:00PM. You will be given the cost of your ride at the time you make your reservation, then pay for the ride on the vehicle. The vehicle assigned will be either a Taxi or a Pace bus. The cost for the Ride DuPage transportation will be $3.00 for the first 6 miles with a charge of $1.50 for each additional mile. Service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional information and registration call Lois Biggins (630) 968-2087 ext. 11, Lisle Township.
Pilot II Taxi Program The Village of Woodridge is now offering the Subsidized Taxi Program. Participants must live in the village limits, be at least 60 years of age, or obtain a certified statement from a physician to verify disability. You may purchase coupons in person, by mail or visit the Woodridge Village Hall during regular business hours in person. Coupons cost $3 each and may be used throughout DuPage County.
RTA Seniors Ride Free Program Seniors aged 65 and over living in the RTA service region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties) are eligible for free transit on fixed-routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace. Riders must have either a Senior Reduced Fare Card or the new Senior Ride Free Smart Card. Call 836-7000 from any area code or visit www.rtachicago.com for registration sites. You will need a government issued ID that verifies your age and a photo of yourself that is 1-1/2” square. Some sites are equipped to take your photo but may charge a $5 fee for the service.
Rules of the Road Review Course The purpose of this course is to help senior citizens pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. However, anyone desiring a review before taking the written examination is eligible for this class. The course updates drivers on the current rules of the road and prepares them for the general writing and road sign examination. LOCATION: CC, Sycamore 146
DATE: F, March 19
Min/max: 15/35
FEE: Free!
AGE: 55Y & up
TIME: 9:30 - 11:30AM Call (630) 353-3300 to register
You may purchase up to 12 coupons each month, the coupon value is $5. A maximum of four coupons may be used per ride. For more information regarding the Village of Woodridge Pilot II Taxi Program, please call: (630) 852-7000.
PARK DISTRICT Info Line (630) 353-3400
Provides up-to-date information about special events, sports sign-ups, weather-related cancellations, Totschool information, and general program information.
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