Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for Springfield Mass Transit District — Senior Reduced/Free Fare + Access Sangamon (Sangamon County)
Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD)
Who it's for
Sangamon County public transportation is the Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD), serving Springfield and the metro area with fixed-route buses. Seniors 65+ and people with disabilities qualify for a Reduced Fare ID — about half the regular fare (around $0.60 a ride) — and income-eligible riders can get a Free Fare ID through the Illinois Benefit Access Program. SMTD also operates Access Sangamon, origin-to-destination paratransit for people who cannot use the fixed-route buses. Apply for a fare ID at the SMTD office with proof of age or disability.
Sangamon: SMTD Reduced Fare ID (~$0.60) for 65+/disabled, Free Fare ID via Benefit Access, + Access Sangamon paratransit.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 65+ (or a Medicare card / proof of disability)
- Proof of Sangamon County / Illinois residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 217-522-5531
Renewals
ID valid multi-year
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.