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How to apply for Massac County Senior Transportation (Shawnee Mass Transit) + Benefit Access (Massac County)
Shawnee Mass Transit District
Who it's for
Massac County public transportation is the Shawnee Mass Transit District, the public transit provider for the five southernmost Illinois counties (Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union), with a hub in Metropolis. Shawnee MTD runs fixed routes plus curb-to-curb demand-response and intercity service for medical appointments, senior centers, and essential errands across Massac County (Metropolis, Brookport, Joppa). 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.
Massac: Shawnee Mass Transit District (the 5-southernmost-counties provider, Metropolis hub) + Illinois Benefit Access free/reduced fare for 65+.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (or a Medicare card)
- Proof of Massac 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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