Worth Township Rolls Out Senior Transport Pilot Program

ALSIP, IL — Worth Township has started a Senior Transportation Pilot Program that will provide affordable bus service to medical appointments for adults 55 and older, and adults with disabilities who are 18 and older. The service is available now.

“Our mission is to provide affordable transportation and give seniors the ability to remain independent, healthy and socially active,” said Worth Township Supervisor Patricia Joan Murphy, who spearheaded the program.

During the pilot phase, transportation is available for any medical or dental appointments only. The program will serve eligible adults living within the township boundaries of 87th Street to 135th Street, and Western Avenue to Harlem Avenue (excluding Chicago). In addition to the Worth Township area, the township will provide transportation to Hi-Tech, Palos Health, and medical offices on College Drive (Route 83).

Bus service is also available for medical appointments at Advocate-Aurora Christ and OSF-Little Company of Mary hospitals, which are within the Worth Township boundaries.

Curb-to-curb service will be provided to eligible adults living with the township boundaries on a first come, first served basis from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The last pickup is at 2:30 p.m. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance by calling transportation coordinator John Panico at 708-972-7075.

The cost is $3 each way, $6 round trip, or get a $25 10-ride pass ($5 savings). Riders can pay or purchase passes from the driver.

Riders must be registered to ride the bus. Passengers who are unable to get to and from the bus will require an escort. All caregivers must also be registered. Register by phone 708-972-7075, or pick up at application at the Worth Township Center, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip.

Following the pilot phase, service will be expanded to include senior centers, shopping and more. For more information, visit Worth Township Transportation.

Worth Township is looking for senior bus drivers. Vans can accommodate up to seven passengers and are wheelchair accessible. No CDL is required. Visit Worth Township Jobs to learn more and apply.