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How to apply for Effingham County Senior Transportation (Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT)) + Benefit Access (Effingham County)
Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT)
Who it's for
Effingham County public transportation is Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT, operated by the CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation), the rural demand-response transit provider for the area, with offering rides for medical appointments, senior centers, and essential errands across Effingham County (Effingham, Altamont, Beecher City, Dieterich, Watson). Seniors and people with disabilities ride at reduced fares; the Illinois Benefit Access Program (Illinois Department on Aging) provides additional free/reduced fares for income-eligible riders 65+. Schedule demand-response rides in advance.
Effingham: Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT, run by CEFS) + Illinois Benefit Access free/reduced fare for 65+.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (or a Medicare card)
- Proof of Effingham County / Illinois residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-252-8966
Renewals
as-needed / pass multi-year
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