Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for MetroLINK (Rock Island County Mass Transit) — Free Senior Fare + Paratransit (Rock Island County)
MetroLINK / Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Who it's for
Rock Island County public transportation is MetroLINK, the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District, serving the Illinois Quad Cities — Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Milan, Silvis, Carbon Cliff, Hampton, and Colona (with connections across the Mississippi River to Davenport/Bettendorf, Iowa). DISTINCTIVELY, seniors 65+ and people with disabilities who are approved for the Illinois Benefit Access Program ride FREE on MetroLINK fixed-route buses; others get a reduced fare. MetroLINK also provides ADA paratransit (certification within 21 days). Apply for a Benefit Access / reduced-fare ID at MetroLINK's Centre Station (1200 River Drive, Moline).
Rock Island: MetroLINK — seniors 65+ approved for Benefit Access ride FREE on fixed route; reduced fare otherwise; ADA paratransit; QC metro incl. cross-river to Davenport IA.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 65+ (or a Medicare card / proof of disability)
- Illinois Benefit Access approval for the free-ride benefit
- Proof of Rock Island County / Illinois residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 309-788-3360
Renewals
Benefit Access / ID multi-year
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