Accessible Transportation

Rockford Mass Transit District
 

The Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) provides fixed route transportation to the cities of Rockford, Loves Park, and the village of Machesney Park. The buses are accessible and preferential front seating is available to those with disabilities. Those with visual impairments should be sure to inform the driver to verbally announce stops. More detailed information, including current fare rates and route schedules, can be obtained at: RMTD.org or by calling (815) 961-9000.

Paratransit
 

RMTD also offers an accessible origin to destination transportation service for persons with disabilities who cannot ride the fixed route. To use Paratransit, the you must:

1. Complete a Paratransit application. The application must be completed in person at the Rockford Paratransit office at 520 Mulberry Street, Rockford, IL 61101.

2. Be certified as eligible by Rockford Paratransit. Examples of people who are eligible are those who, because of a disability, are "unable" to:

• board, ride, or disembark from an accessible bus;
• use the system due to visual or mental impairments;
• reach boarding locations or situations due to a specific impairment related condition.

Other considerations are:

• Age, distance to stop, or illiteracy by themselves are not considered a disability.

• People who are blind and visually impaired may be eligible if they cannot use RMTD's regular fixed route system.

• People with medical conditions such as epilepsy, kidney disorders, or diabetes may be eligible depending on their ability to use RMTD's regular fixed route system.
   

Information on Paratransit services can be obtained online or by calling (815) 961-2255.