ROCKFORD PARATRANSIT | ROCKFORD MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT
Origin to destination service. If rider needs assistance boarding or alighting, client must let RMTD know at the time the ride is scheduled.
Riding Rockford ParaTransit is equivalent to riding RMTD's fixed route system. There is a scheduled arrival time and rider must be ready when the vehicle arrives. The driver can wait only 5 minutes for the rider to board.
The vehicle may arrive within 15 minutes of the scheduled pick-up time. If the vehicle has not arrived 20 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time, call for assistance.
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Physical Address
520 Mulberry Street, Rockford, IL 61101
Hours
Day service Mon-Fri 4:15 am-6:15 pm, Sat 6 am-6:15 pm, Sun 9:15 am-5:15 pm; East State Street route begins at 8:15 am; Night Service (Rockford only) Mon-Sat 6:15 pm-12:15 pm; Late Night Shuttles Mon-Sat 11:15 pm-12 pm
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Application process
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance; Same day rides can be made for medical trips only; Also by website or email
Fee
Driver is required to collect a fare of $3.00 or a ParaTransit ticket from riders prior to the departure; Drivers do not carry change; Personal assistants are allowed to ride free of charge if such a need is indicated on the rider's Rockford ParaTransit application; Same day rides are $4.00
Required documents
Doctor's certification on disability
Eligibility
Open to those with a disability certification and must be applied for and approved at the Paratransit Offices
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Loves Park, Illinois Rockford, Illinois Belvidere, Illinois Machesney Park, Illinois
Agency info
ROCKFORD MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT
Provides transportation services to the residents of Rockford and the surrounding area.