Tri-County Rural Transit: We DRIVE – YOU RIDE!
405 Mounds St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
To Schedule a Ride: Call 1-844-874-7433 or 618-498-6003
Illinois Relay Center Dial: 1-800-526-0857
Serving Jersey, Greene, and Calhoun Counties
ATTENTION ALL RIDERS
Tri-County Rural Transit WILL NOT be available for rides on Friday, April 18, 2025, due to staff training. We will resume our normal operations on Monday, April 21, 2025. We apologize for any hardship that this may cause.
For Questions, please call Tri-County Rural Transit at 618-498-6003
TRI-COUNTY RURAL TRANSIT (TCRT) is public transportation and Medicaid approved provider for non-emergency transport for everyone. It promotes economic development within our region, which is affordable, accessible and provides community and environmental well-being. Tri-County Rural Transit is a door-to-door, and demand response service. Transportation is provided to residents 16 years of age and older unless accompanied by an adult or approved in advance. Transportation to and from hospitals, medical appointments, banks, libraries, shopping centers, laundromats, etc. Available transfers made with other transportation providers to Springfield, Jacksonville, and Madison County upon availability. Fare schedule is suggested for all Passengers 60+ years of age.
TCRT is a Federally assisted program to provide public transportation to any individual. TCRT does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability to exclude from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to, discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
TCRT is an equal opportunity employer and a drug and alcohol free workplace.
Funding for Tri-County Rural Transit is provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation – Federal Transportation Administration and the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland.
- Riders with physical or cognitive impairments that impede independent travel may be accompanied by an escort or Personal Assistant. TCRT allows for the free transportation of Personal Assistants, escorts and service animals.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II) states, in part, that “no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in programs, services or activities sponsored by a public entity.” At Tri-County Rural Transit District (TCRT), we are committed to complying with the requirements of Title II of the ADA in all of its programs, services, benefits and activities.
- TCRT provides safe and efficient transportation to the communities we serve. TCRT provides door-to-door service for the frail, elderly, and persons with disabilities. Door-to-door means that drivers assist passengers from their homes and assist them back to the door in a safe and polite manor. All able-bodied passengers are given curb-to-curb service meaning they are picked up in front of their homes and delivered in front of their destinations unless door-to-door service is requested.
- TCRT documents are available in alternative formats upon request.
Fare Schedule
FEES LISTED BELOW ARE SUGGESTED DONATIONS FOR ALL PASSENGERS 60+;
In Service Area
(Greene, Calhoun & Jersey Counties)
$4.00 One way in same town/one location
$2.00 Senior Citizen one way in same town
$8.00 Round trip in same town/one location
$4.00 Senior Citizen Round trip
$1.00 For each additional stop/same town
Wait Time Charge – Passengers that request the driver to remain at the location destination for their return trip will be charged a fee of $10.00/hr. This fee will be in addition to the base fare and will also be applied to all out of service counties.
Out of Service Area
(Alton, Godfrey & Jacksonville)
$10.00 Out of service area/one way
$5.00 Senior Citizen one way
$1.00 For each additional stop out of service area
Out of Service Trips – All out of service area trips will have a maximum mileage of 40 miles one way. For any individual requesting service beyond a 40-mile radius of our service area, additional pricing will be reviewed on an individual basis and dependent upon schedule availability.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM-4:30 PM
DISPATCH AVAILABLE
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM-4:30 PM
For Veterans
Jersey County Only
Transport Schedule:
Every Wednesday – Transit bus departs the Susnig Center/405 Mound St at 0815, arriving at John Cochran Hospital, St. Louis, MO at approximately 0930.
Return transport to Jerseyville, IL will depart John Cochran Hospital, St. Louis MO at 2:15. Arriving at the Susnig Center / 405 Mound St. at 3:30.
Prior registration is required for all Jersey County Veterans. To register , veterans will need to contact VA Superintendent, Greg Bredon at 618-498-1810.
In-County rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. All out-of-service area rides must be scheduled at least three (3) days prior to appointment and are subject to availability.
Tri-County Rural Transit is a door to door demand response and deviated route service.
• Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles • Service Animals Welcome
• Payment due when boarding • Exact change is required
Transportation is provided to residents 16 years of age and older unless accompanied by an adult or approved in advance. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, nationality or gender. Transportation to and from hospitals, medical appointments, banks, libraries, shopping centers, laundromats, etc. Transfers made with other transportation providers to Springfield, Jacksonville, and Madison County upon availability.
Call 1-844-874-7433 today!
Serving
JERSEYVILLE PIASA ELSAH GRAFTON BRIGHTON FIDELITY FIELDON OTTERVILLE CHAUTAUQUA
KEMPER MEDORA NUTWOOD EAST HARDIN CARROLLTON GREENFIELD ELDRED ALTON WHITE HALL
ROODHOUSE JACKSONVILLE ROCKBRIDGE KANE HARDIN BATCHTOWN KAMPSVILLE BRUSSSELS HAMBURG