Comments on: Seniors Ride Free http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:07:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: joan kotvan http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-1204 joan kotvan Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:26:23 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-1204 IS CHICAGO TO SPRINGFIELD IL FREE FOR SENIORS WITH TRAIN CARD? IS CHICAGO TO SPRINGFIELD IL FREE FOR SENIORS WITH TRAIN CARD?

]]> By: Chicago Links http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-805 Chicago Links Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:16:29 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-805 [...] in big economic trouble. An editorial at the Chicago Tribune blames Governor Rod Blagojevich: after offering free rides to the city’s veterans and elderly, he cut the state funding that the CTA was hoping to fall back [...] [...] in big economic trouble. An editorial at the Chicago Tribune blames Governor Rod Blagojevich: after offering free rides to the city’s veterans and elderly, he cut the state funding that the CTA was hoping to fall back [...]

]]> By: CTA Considers Standing Room Only http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-993 CTA Considers Standing Room Only Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:01:49 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-993 [...] that seniors can ride the CTA for free and with the rising costs of gas, more and more people have been using the city’s public transit. [...] [...] that seniors can ride the CTA for free and with the rising costs of gas, more and more people have been using the city’s public transit. [...]

]]> By: Matt B http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-911 Matt B Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:08:03 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-911 Senior Citizens aged 65 or over living in the RTA service region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties) qualify for free transit. However, Senior Citizens aged 65 or over living OUTSIDE the RTA service region (e.g., your friend) still qualify for the reduced fare rate. For more information on fares, check the RTA site: http://www.rtachicago.com/travel/fareinfo.asp Senior Citizens aged 65 or over living in the RTA service region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties) qualify for free transit. However, Senior Citizens aged 65 or over living OUTSIDE the RTA service region (e.g., your friend) still qualify for the reduced fare rate.

For more information on fares, check the RTA site: http://www.rtachicago.com/travel/fareinfo.asp

]]> By: Barbara Katona http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-771 Barbara Katona Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:18:09 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-771 Hi..my daughter lives in chicago and is a police officer for this great city..I visit often and bring a 74 year old friend from So. Bend, In. Does the senior free ride cover her when there? Thanks for responding. Hi..my daughter lives in chicago and is a police officer for this great city..I visit often and bring a 74 year old friend from So. Bend, In. Does the senior free ride cover her when there? Thanks for responding.

]]> By: Matt B http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-582 Matt B Mon, 12 May 2008 22:01:13 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-582 As I understand it, yes, your father would have to go to a registration center in order to renew his permit. A PDF document is available at this link (http://www.rtachicago.com/CMS400Min/uploadedFiles/Sr_Registration_Centers.pdf), listing all of the Registration Centers by their zip code. Or you can call 836-7000 from any area code. Give your zip code to the operator, and they will let you know which location is nearest to you. As I understand it, yes, your father would have to go to a registration center in order to renew his permit. A PDF document is available at this link (http://www.rtachicago.com/CMS400Min/uploadedFiles/Sr_Registration_Centers.pdf), listing all of the Registration Centers by their zip code. Or you can call 836-7000 from any area code. Give your zip code to the operator, and they will let you know which location is nearest to you.

]]> By: Dave Lov http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-621 Dave Lov Mon, 12 May 2008 21:40:31 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-621 My Dad has an ID to ride for reduce fair which is now free. He mentioned that the ID will expire in June. Would he need a replacement card? Where can he apply for one near Morton Grove, IL? My Dad has an ID to ride for reduce fair which is now free. He mentioned that the ID will expire in June. Would he need a replacement card? Where can he apply for one near Morton Grove, IL?

]]> By: Go Chicago Travel Blog Blog Archive » Seniors Ride Free in Chicago http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/2008/03/seniors-ride-free/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Go Chicago Travel Blog Blog Archive » Seniors Ride Free in Chicago Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:48:54 +0000 http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/seniors-ride-free/#comment-401 [...] B over at The Chicago Traveler clued us into a new development in Chicago’s public transportation system: senior citizens with a Reduced Fare Card can ride Chicago’s CTA, Meta, and Pace systems for [...] [...] B over at The Chicago Traveler clued us into a new development in Chicago’s public transportation system: senior citizens with a Reduced Fare Card can ride Chicago’s CTA, Meta, and Pace systems for [...]

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