Rural Rider

Program Purpose

The transportation system is designed to provide rural Champaign County residents with a mode of transportation to and from a variety of locations in Champaign and Urbana including adult day care centers, senior and local events, doctor and dental offices, grocery stores, Peace Meal sites, and pharmacies.

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About the Program

Rural Rider is a program of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, Senior Services. This program provides curb to curb wheelchair accessible service to rural seniors (60 years of age and older) who live outside the Champaign-Urbana MTD limits. Companions of riders requiring assistance will not be charged.

Priority for rides is given to medical and nutrition/food needs. We require 2 business days in advance to schedule rides. Medical appointments should be scheduled between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. It is helpful to inform your health care provider of this schedule when making appointments. Rural Rider does not operate on county holidays or weekends.

To schedule rides or ask Rural Rider questions, call (217) 328-3313 Ext. 183.

The Rural Rider program is provided at no cost to seniors thanks to subsidies from rural townships, East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, and other funders. Donations from riders and individuals in the community are welcome and much appreciated. The average cost of providing a single one-way ride $28. All donations to the Rural Rider program are used exclusively to maintain and expand the program.

Contact Information

Rural Rider
Phone: (217) 328-3313, x183
Fax: (217) 328-2426
Email: vchristensen@ccrpc.org