| Program |
Senior Transportation |
| Provider |
Senior Resource Center at Family Service |
| Contact Information |
Volunteer Services Coordinator
405 S. State Street, Champaign, IL 61820
352-5100 |
| Eligibility |
60 and older, Champaign County Resident |
| Registration Process |
Register by phone |
| Areas Served |
Champaign County limited only by cab routes and volunteers available |
| Scope |
Up to 2 rides per week (start, stop 1, stop 2, stop) for business (medical, financial, groceries) or 1 of the 2 can be for Quality of Life ride; 48 hours notice required |
| To Schedule |
Call Volunteer Services Coordinator between 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at least 48 hours in advance of the ride needed |
| Times of Operation |
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Cost |
Volunteer rides are provided at no cost to the rider; Senior Transportation pays one-half of the cab rides; the senior may pay the other half with an MTD DASH Card or with cash |
| Comments |
Senior Resource Center staff are happy to help any senior obtain a DASH Card; call 352-5100 for more information |
| Program |
Rural Rider |
| Provider |
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Senior Services |
| Contact Information |
Rural Rider
1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61803
328-3313 |
| Eligibility |
60 and older |
| Registration Process |
Call and leave voice mail; staff will call back to complete registration over the phone |
| Areas Served |
Rural Champaign County |
| Scope |
Curb to curb; for appointments from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 48 hour notice required; southern Champaign County routes on Tuesdays and Thursdays; northern Champaign County routes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; medical needs have first priority, then nutritional needs (such as grocery shopping); social/recreational requests filled when space is available |
| To Schedule |
Call and leave voice mail at least 48 hours in advance |
| Times of Operation |
See "Usage Parameters" above |
| Cost |
No cost to rider; donations welcome |
| Comments |
None |
| Program |
Rantoul U-C Express |
| Provider |
Wendell Golston |
| Contact Information |
Wendell Golston
419-5872 |
| Eligibility |
Open to all |
| Registration Process |
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| Areas Served |
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| Scope |
Scheduled routes at 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. to Champaign-Urbana, other rides as van/driver available; prefers 48 hours notice of need; door-to-door service |
| To Schedule |
Call 419-5872 48 hours in advance |
| Times of Operation |
Monday - Saturday |
| Cost |
Regular rides $9 each way; $16 for individual rides (mileage may also be charged) |
| Comments |
All buses will be ADA compliant by November 2008; hopes to expand to "around Rantoul" rides in winter |
| Program |
Free Rides on Fixed-Route Buses |
| Provider |
MTD |
| Contact Information |
MTD
384-8188 |
| Eligibility |
65 and older |
| Registration Process |
Riders must have a DASH card; show DASH card to operator when boarding |
| Areas Served |
MTD regular route services in Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy; buses will stop at any corner at which it is safe to do so |
| Scope |
Unlimited |
| To Schedule |
No scheduling required |
| Times of Operation |
Bus schedules can be obtained at cumtd.com, on the buses |
| Cost |
Free |
| Comments |
DASH Cards can be obtained at Illinois Terminal, 45 E. University Ave., Champaign; hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday; proof of age is required; a photo DASH card will then be issued |
| Program |
Paratransit Service |
| Provider |
MTD |
| Contact Information |
MTD
384-8188 |
| Eligibility |
ADA-eligible DASH card holders or any individual with a disability who is unable to board, ride, or disembark from any accessible vehicle on the fixed-route system without the assistance of another individual (excluding the operator of a wheelchair life or other boarding assistance device) or an individual with a disability who has a specific impairment-related condition which prevents the individual from traveling to or from a fixed-route bus stop |
| Registration Process |
Take notification of eligibility to obtain DASH Card; eligibility is determined by the MTD and completion of an ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application is require; a photo DASH card will then be issued |
| Areas Served |
Within the boundaries of the MTD |
| Scope |
Unlimited rides for those eligible as ADA riders; a limit of 12 one-way trips per month for DASH card holders who are not ADA eligible; reservations must be made one day in advance and cannot be scheduled more than 14 days in advance |
| To Schedule |
Call 384-8188 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily; reservations must be made at least one day in advance and not more than 14 days in advance |
| Times of Operation |
Anytime that MTD fixed-route bus service is operating |
| Cost |
$2 per one-way trip if eligible under ADA; $7 per one-way trip if non-ADA eligible |
| Comments |
DASH Cards can be obtained at Illinois Terminal, 45 E. University Ave., Champaign; hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday; proof of age is required; a photo DASH card will then be issued |
| Program |
Half-Fare Cab Program |
| Provider |
MTD |
| Contact Information |
MTD
384-8188 |
| Eligibility |
Seniors 65 and older; ADA eligible individuals; and those with disabilities who certify with PACE, Division of Rehab Services, Mental Health Center, or Developmental Services Center |
| Registration Process |
Riders must have a DASH card |
| Areas Served |
Trips must begin and end within the boundaries of the MTD |
| Scope |
Monthly limit of $30; annual limit of $360; must use a qualified cab company; must complete a cab ride form and present form and DASH card to cab operator (these forms are available from most of the human service agencies, the participating cab companies, Illinois Terminal, and the MTD Business Office) |
| To Schedule |
Call the cab company directly. Qualified companies currently are Willie Davis: 202-4715; Orange Taxi: 367-8888; Yellow Cab: 355-3553 |
| Times of Operation |
Anytime that qualified cabs operate |
| Cost |
Pays 50% of cab fare up to limits stated above; tips are not included |
| Comments |
DASH Cards can be obtained at Illinois Terminal, 45 E. University Ave., Champaign; hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday; proof of age is required; a photo DASH card will then be issued |
| Program |
Community Service Center Van |
| Provider |
Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County |
| Contact Information |
893-1530 |
| Eligibility |
Residents of the Rantoul Area |
| Registration Process |
None |
| Areas Served |
Door-to-door rides from Rantoul to Champaign-Urbana |
| Scope |
Can only transport to medical and social service appointments |
| To Schedule |
Call at least 3 days ahead; need address and phone of rider and name/address of destination |
| Times of Operation |
Appintments must be no earlier than 9:30 a.m.m and no later than 3:00 p.m. |
| Cost |
$8 per trip (one or both ways) for seniors (as well as those with disabilities and children under 12; $12 for others) |
| Comments |
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| Program |
Patient Services Transportation |
| Provider |
American Cancer Sociey |
| Contact Information |
Call 1-800-227-2345 and speak with a representative |
| Eligibility |
Any cancer patient |
| Registration Process |
No pre-registration required |
| Areas Served |
Many areas in the United States including Champaign County and central Illinois |
| Scope |
Can't help people get in and out of car; can also transport family member accompanying someone to treatment |
| To Schedule |
Call at least 2 business days ahead of time |
| Times of Operation |
Phone lines manned 24 hours a day |
| Cost |
No cost |
| Comments |
They work through volunteers and volunteer agencies. Rides are provided on an "as available" basis. Staff will do what they can to arrange needed rides but cannot guarantee a driver/ride will be available. |
| Program |
First Transit |
| Provider |
Medicaid |
| Contact Information |
Toll-free 1-877-725-0569 |
| Eligibility |
All Medicaid recipients |
| Registration Process |
Call for prior approval for each particular ride needed. |
| Areas Served |
All of Illinois |
| Scope |
First Transit will provide prior approval through their eligibility screening, determine the appropriate level of transportation service, provide enrollment verification and a verification number for the rider to provide to the transporting party. |
| To Schedule |
Call toll-free 1-877-725-0569 |
| Times of Operation |
Business hours |
| Cost |
None. |
| Comments |
The transporting party must be willing and able to accept Medicaid billing and reimbursement. |
| Program |
JARC |
| Provider |
Danville Mass Transit |
| Contact Information |
Check the web site at www.cityofdanville.org & click on MTD
Or call 431-0653 |
| Eligibility |
All |
| Registration Process |
No pre-registration required |
| Areas Served |
Provides transportation between Danvile and Champaign-Urbana on fixed route buses; see "scope" below |
| Scope |
Picks up at Danville Transfer Zone and drop offs at Urbana Univeristy/US 130, Urbana Carle Hospital, Urbana University/Goodwin, and Champaign Illinois Terminal |
| To Schedule |
See schedule at web site or call for times; there are set times for pick up and drop off at each site |
| Times of Operation |
There are fixed routes everyday except Sunday |
| Cost |
Free to seniors with DMT or CUMTD Photo ID card; veterans with current VA ID card eligible for reduced fare of $3.50 |
| Comments |
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| Program |
Rides to Veterans Administration in Danville, IL |
| Provider |
VFW Post #5520 |
| Contact Information |
356-2984 |
| Eligibility |
Rides to veterans for appointments at the VA |
| Registration Process |
Call the VFW Post to arrange |
| Areas Served |
Riders must be able to get to the VFW #5520 post in Champaign on their own |
| Scope |
To provide veterans who have appointments at the Danville VA with transportation to those appointments. Rider must go to VFW post on Edgebrook Dr. in Champaign and board their van. The van does not accommodate wheelchairs. |
| To Schedule |
Call 356-2984 to reserve a spot. |
| Times of Operation |
Rides are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday leaving at 7:00 a.m. and returning at 1:00 p.m. Appointments must be made accordingly. |
| Cost |
No cost |
| Comments |
Veterans can call the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at 278-3388 for other needs. |
| Program |
Medivan |
| Provider |
Pro Ambulance through Provena Covenant |
| Contact Information |
337-2911 |
| Eligibility |
All |
| Registration Process |
No pre-registration required |
| Areas Served |
Champaign County |
| Scope |
Provides non-emergency transport to medical appoinments; must begin and end in Champaign County |
| To Schedule |
Call 337-2911 at least one week ahead of time, a month ahead of time is recommended |
| Times of Operation |
Approximately 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. with some Saturday hours |
| Cost |
$20 plus $2.40 per mile for a one-way trip; Medicaid will pay with a prior approval number athrough First Transit |
| Comments |
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are their busiest days due to dialysis appointments; while serving all current clients, they are not accepting any new Carle patients |