Supervisor Jan Suthard, with Marathron station owner Nick, after assisting Benton Township Seniors Rosalie and Bob Anderson of Winthrop Harbor,IL
Transportation
SENIOR RTA/METRA FREE RIDE PROGRAM call 847-746-2100 for appt.
Seniors Need Assistance fueling your car? Every Weds. from 9 am to 1 pm
beginning Nov. 1st till April 1st you can go to the Marathon Station in Winthrop
Harbor, Beach Park or the Phillips Station at Rt. 173 in Zion for assistance. Stop
in at our office for your card which you will need to show.
Free Illinois Rules of The Road booklets are available at the Township office.
State of Illinois Maps available Free at the Township office.
Pace Dial-A-Ride Bus Service is available for ALL Benton Township residents. Service Hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:30 am until 4 pm. This service will take you anywhere in Benton, Newport, and Zion Townships as well as Villages of Beach Park, Wadsworth, Winthrop Harbor, Gurnee and City of Waukegan. To schedule a ride call 1-800-201-6446 one day in advance; you may call as early as 6:30 am. Cost for one-way is $1.60 for adults. 80 cents for Senior Citizens, persons with disabilities and children
ages 7-11. Medical appointments you can schedule one week in advance.
Discount half price taxi fare for seniors 65 + and those disabled residents.
Maximum up to $5.00. Must apply in person at the township office.
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