Some Merrillville seniors and residents with disabilities will be able to get a free bus pass, thanks to a grant from the Legacy Foundation to the Gary Public Transportation Corporation. The foundation says it's given $26,862 to GPTC, with support from the Patricia Merrell Transportation Fund.
Fifty 30-day bus passes will be distributed each month on a first-come, first-served basis to Merrillville residents who are 65 and older or have a disability. Qualifying residents can enroll starting June 1 at Merrillville Town Hall or the Adam Benjamin Metro Center in Gary. Proof of age and residency will be required.
In a press release, Legacy Foundation President and CEO Kelly Anoe says the goal is to make sure individuals can get to "the essential places that support their well-being" and empower the community "to live freely and fully."
