Washington Township/CityLift - Disability Transit Service

Description:

The Disability Transit/CityLift "door to door" service provides a transportation option for 18- to 59-year-old residents of urban Washington with a mobility disability. The service can transport to points within the Washington urban area, as well as in East Peoria and Peoria. Prior to utilizing the program, an interested person will need to submit an application to the Washington Township Office for approval.
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FOR CONVENIENCE, IMMEDIATELY BELOW ARE OTHER RIDE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE IN THE WASHINGTON AREA
(Please note that the other ride programs immediately below do not require an application, while the Disability Transit/CityLift "door to door" service for 18- to 59-year old urban Washington residents with a mobility disability does require an application; the details of that application are explained further down this page)

Paratransit service for individuals aged 60 plus is already provided by Central Illinois Agency on Aging in the Washington urban area. The Agency on Aging can be reached at 309-674-2071.

Transportation for rural Washington Township residents is provided through We Care in Morton. We Care will transport persons who are mobility challenged, with or without disabilities, to and from rural points as well as from city to rural, rural to city, but not city to city or point to point within a city. Persons may call We Care directly at 309-263-7708.

Don't forget that Washington Township provides the 65+ Ride Service for seniors 65 and over through the Morton/Washington Cab Service for individuals who live in and are traveling to points within Washington Township. Persons must be ambulatory, meaning able to enter and exit a car size vehicle on their own. Call Morton Washington Cab Service directly at Ph. 309-266-7433.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Intake Process:

In order to utilize the Disability Transit/CityLift "door to door" service, a rider application must be submitted to the Washington Township Office (58 Valley Forge Road, Washington 61571) for approval. Once approved, the rider will receive information on how to contact CityLift directly to arrange a ride. The application does require a medical professional signoff to verify the need for disability transportation, but it is very easy to complete.

Printable rider applications can be found online at the Washington City website (www.ci.washington.il.us) or the Washington Township website (www.toi.org/township/tazewell-county-washington/). Interested persons may call Washington Township at 309-444-2987 for help, or to have an application mailed to them.

Program Fees:

Within the City of Washington: $2 each way
To service point in East Peoria or Peoria: $6 each way

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

18- to 59-year- old Washington urban residents with a mobility disability

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

September 30, 2022

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