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.>,y��•nrr o ' �� <br /> f�^µ FL', <br /> y �• ` �'�, � <br /> ��*�� ��{�:' *�' <br /> y'..v�.,iy..f�:;" �, <br /> Lt�,.��. »t-�'� �, <br /> OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ' <br /> 207 STATE HOUSE I <br /> SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706 I <br /> ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH � <br /> GOVERNOR I <br /> September 2008 <br /> Dear Circuit Breaker Enrollee: <br /> We are pleased to announce the State of Illinois recently enacted a new law to provide <br /> free rides on all fixed-route public transit systems in our state for people with disabilities <br /> who are also enrolled in the Circuit Breaker program. <br /> Under the new People with Disabilities Ride Free program, because you are currently <br /> enrolled in Circuit Breaker, you are now eligible for free rides on all regularly scheduled <br /> buses and trains that run on fixed-routes. Local transit agencies must begin offering free <br /> rides no later than October 24, 2008, although some local public transit systems may start <br /> sooner. <br /> In the coming weeks, the State of Illinois will forward to you a People with Disabilities Ride <br /> Free postcard that will serve as proof of your enrollment in the Circuit Breaker program for <br /> transit purposes. Do not lose this postcard. While some transit systems may only require <br /> you to have this card with you to ride a bus or train for free, other systems may also <br /> require securing a local transit identification card. For example, for those Circuit Breaker <br /> enrollees who wish to ride the Chicago area CTA, Metra or Pace fixed-route buses and <br /> trains, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) requires riders to have a "Circuit <br /> PermiY' transit photo identification card in order to ride for free. <br /> Be sure to contact any local public transit system of interest for further details on how to <br /> access your free rides. There is a list of all Illinois fixed-route systems and contact <br /> information below for your convenience (also available at www.illinois.qov/transit). In <br /> addition, please note that the free ride benefit is linked to your Circuit Breaker eligibility. <br /> Therefore, you must reapply each year. <br /> We are very pleased to provide you with this new benefit and hope that it helps getting to <br /> work, school, medical appointments or with any activity of daily living. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ��+�'�- • . <br /> � ���c�.�t�� s�Ays..�,. <br /> ��� <br /> Rod R. Blagojevich Charles D. Johnson <br /> Governor State of Illinois Director, Department on Aging <br /> , <br />