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Public Transportation
Taxicabs
Paratransit Services
Escort Services
Services for Those With Wheelchairs or Scooters
Driving and Vehicle Information
New Trier Township Transit Services
Other Local Transportation Information
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Public Transportation

Seniors Ride Free Program
Seniors in Illinois, aged 65 and over, are eligible to ride mass transit for free. In the Chicago and north suburban area, this means that seniors are eligible for free rides on Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and PACE Bus routes. Seniors must have either the Senior Reduced Fare Card or the Senior Ride Free Smart Card in order to ride for no charge. For more information, call RTA at 846-7000.

Seniors may apply for a Senior Ride Free Smart Card at various locations, including:

RTA Service (CTA, Metra, PACE)

Taxicabs

  • New Trier Township Dial-a-Ride Taxi Service
    Door-to-door taxi service that provides registered riders with discounted fares. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, residents call a designated taxi service and make a reservation for their trip. To pay the reduced fare, riders simply show their card. Residents must apply in person for a Dial-a-Ride card and may do so at the New Trier Township office (739 Elm Street, Winnetka, 847-446-8202); North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Road, Northfield, 847-784-6000); or Meskill Senior Center (3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette, 847-256-9686). To verify for eligibility as a senior, residents must present proof of age and residency (driver's license, state ID, RTA travel card).

    Once registered, residents should call one of the following companies:
    • North Suburban Yellow Cab, Inc.
      (847) 446-2000
    • 303 Taxi
      (847) 251-0303

  • Dial-a-Ride Application

Paratransit Services

Pace ADA Paratransit Service
(847) 364-PACE (7223)
A curb-to-curb dial-a-ride service for individuals with disabilities who cannot use the fixed route system. Service is provided in areas where CTA and PACE Service is provided and during the hours and days when fixed route service operates.
Rides need to be reserved one day in advance; fares are at least the cost of the full fare on a fixed route bus or train; and service is provided for all types of trips, including medical, shopping, and personal.

Individuals who are interested in using ADA Paratransit Service must apply and be found eligible, according to ADA guidelines. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is responsible for determining eligibility. Call the RTA at (312) 917-4357 or TTY (312) 917-1338 and ask for an ADA Paratransit Application.

Escort Services

New Trier Township Escorted Transportation
(847) 784-6052 (for general inquiries)
(847) 784-6053 (to make a transportation appointment)
A service for persons who require transportation and an escort to and from medical or dental appointments. Transportation is provided by trained volunteers of the North Shore Senior Center in their private automobiles. The service is available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All trips must occur within the Township and nearby towns. A minimal fee is billed to the user for each round trip. This program is a cooperative effort funded by New Trier Township and the North Shore Senior Center.

American Cancer Society
820 Davis St., Suite 206A, Evanston
(847) 328-5147
When possible, transportation is available for ambulatory cancer patients for radiation and chemotherapy appointments.

Services for Those With Wheelchairs or Scooters

New Trier Township Mobility Plus
A door-to-door transportation program for persons with severe mobility impairment who use a wheelchair or motorized scooter. Chicago Disability Transit provides rides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a lift-equipped van. Registered users receive a discount. Fees are paid by credit card or personal check at the time of the ride.

Mobility Plus Application

Driving and Vehicle Information

Driver's Education Refresher Course
  • AARP Driver Safety Education Program
    The AARP Drivers Safety Program class consists of two four-hour days, and is designed as a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older. The class is offered at the North Shore Senior Center (847-784-6000).or the Meskill Senior Center (847-256-9111). The course provides education and training concerned with the driver's license test and accident prevention. Completion of the two-day class may entitle the participant to a discount on his or her auto insurance. Registration is required.
  • AARP Online Driver Safety CourseThe AARP Driver Safety Education course also is available online. The course is self-paced and interactive and can be taken at the time and place of your choice.

Illinois Drivers License Information

Parking for Persons With Disabilities
  • Persons with Disabilities License Plates(312) 793-1010
    A person with disabilities may apply for a handicapped state vehicle license plate. An application form signed by a physician is required.
    Apply in person or mail the proper documentation to:
    Secretary of State
    Non-Standard Plate Section
    501 S. 2nd Street
    Howlett Building, Room 541
    Springfield, Illinois 62756

  • Temporary Disability Placards
    Disabled Parking Cards may be obtained in lieu of the State disabled vehicle license and provide the same privileges as the plate. The card may be used in any vehicle in which the cardholder is a driver or passenger. It must be displayed so it can be seen from the outside when parking in a handicapped space. Both permanent and temporary applications are available at:
    Once the application has been completed, it must be submitted to the Township office if it is a temporary card (up to three months) or to the Secretary of State's office in Springfield, if it is a permanent application.
    All applications must be properly certified by a physician.
  • Vehicle License Information
    • Illinois License Plate Fee Reduction
      Persons who qualify for the Illinois Department on Aging's Circuit Breaker program are entitled to purchase state license plates at half price through the state's Reduced Fee License Plate program. Persons qualifying for Circuit Breaker will receive a discount card automatically. It must be submitted with the license plate application each year. The discount applies to one set of plates per household per year. The program is administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue. For further information, call 1-800-252-8980.
    • Village of Wilmette Vehicle License
      The Village of Wilmette offers a $10 reduction on vehicle stickers to residents over 65 years of age with a maximum annual income of $33,450 for a one person household, $38,250 for a two person household, and $43,000 for a three or more person household. These income levels are under HUD guidelines. Apply at the Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, when purchasing your vehicle sticker.

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