Home

Go West Bus System

Senior Citizen Transportation

Demand Response

News and Information

About MCPT

Contact Us

Demand-response is the name given to door-to-door transportation.  In McDonough County, this service is available for senior citizens, the disabled and many other groups.  These services are provided by
the American Red Cross and Bridgeway. All of the vehicles are accessible for handicapped and those with walking difficulties.  The service is door-to-door, and reservations for service must be made in advance the preceding business day by calling 837-RIDE (7433).  MCPT demand-response service is available and can be reserved Monday through Friday from 6AM - to 6PM.

Demand-response travel through the MCPT works on a graduated fee structure. The general public fee is $2.00 for trips within a municipality and $3.00 for trips between municipalities.  Seniors and the disabled ride for reduced fares of $1.00 within municipalities and $2.00 between municipalities.  Seniors are defined as 60 years of age and older. In most cases, senior citizen fairs may be subsidized by other federal and state grants, allowing seniors to ride free of charge. Service is only provided within McDonough County.  No transportation is provided outside of the county at this time.