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Ride in Kane is a paratransit transportation service providing curb to curb bus or taxi service to eligible South Elgin residents at reduced rates.  Residents 65 years and older and/or individuals with disabilities may use this service for medical appointments, for school-related destinations, and/or for work or job-related destinations only. 

Registration
Qualified South Elgin residents must first register for the program by completing the South Elgin RIK Registration Form, and must provide the following supporting information:

  • Photo Identification Card showing a South Elgin address, date of birth and photograph (Driver’s License or State ID).
  • Proof of South Elgin Residency (Driver’s License or State ID, South Elgin Water Bill, Signed Lease or Mortgage Document, etc.).
  • For Riders with Disabilities, the rider must submit a letter from a doctor’s office stating the disability, a letter from Social Security, RTA Reduced Fare card, or another form of written proof of the rider having a disability.
  • For Riders 65 years of age and older, the rider must submit a copy of their Driver’s License or State ID, or another form of written proof of the rider’s age.

Register by emailing the completed form and supporting information via email to comdev@southelgin.com or register in person at the South Elgin Village Hall, 10 N. Water Street; Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; closed holidays.  Registration takes two to three days to review and approve; call 847-741-3894 for additional information.  Once approved, registered riders can start scheduling rides in accordance with the Village’s ride restrictions.

Registered riders will receive the Ride-in-Kane Rider's Guide which provides detailed information on scheduling a ride, including Pace phone numbers and the Village’s ride restrictions.

Fare
The rider's fee per ride is $5 for the first 10 miles and $1.50 for each additional mile.  The specific costs associated with each ride will be calculated by Pace at the time appointments are scheduled.

Transportation through the Ride-in-Kane program will be available to eligible South Elgin residents for as long as funding allows.  Contact the Community Development Department at 847-741-3894 with any questions.

Ride in Kane is administered by Kane County Division of Transportation in partnership with Pace Suburban Bus, and local municipalities, townships and social service agencies operating as local sponsors.  The Village of South Elgin is a local sponsor.

Visit the Ride in Kane website for more information: http://www.rideinkane.org/

The program is partially funded through a Federal grant.  “No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 2000d)