Transportation

Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council (PTSCC)
"Accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers"
505 South Quentin Road ● Palatine, Illinois 60067
847-991-1112 ● FAX: 847-991-9605
Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TRIPS Pilot Program - Inter-Township Medical Transportation

A pilot program funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, TRIPS, has begun. TRIPS is a door-to-door medical transportation program that crosses township boundaries for seniors and persons with disabilities who live in Palatine, Wheeling, Elk Grove, Hanover or Schaumburg Townships. The fare is $5 per township boundary crossed, with a maximum of $15. Registration is necessary - Call Palatine Township Transportation at (847) 358-6907.

Transportation: Lift-Equipped Dial-A-Ride Services

Palatine Township operates a minibus door-to-door service for seniors and permanently handicapped individuals living within the township boundaries. In addition, the minibus goes to Arlington Heights on Tuesdays for medical appointments. The service operates 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. First-time riders need to go to the Township office to fill out a registration application. Call the Township office at 847-358-6907 for further information.

Taxi Cab Vouchers (Increased Discount!)

Palatine Township has Taxi Cab Vouchers for seniors that are now worth $3.00 off the metered fare. Anyone needing them can stop at the Township front office to fill out an application. Three cab companies will now accept vouchers. They are:

American Taxi	(847) 991-2320
303 Cab	(847) 952-0707
ABC Cab	(847) 991-7500