[il-talk] Info about Expanded Pace Service In McHenry County

[Patti Gregory-Chang]

Subject: Info about Expanded Pace Service In McHenry County


> Hello all and Happy New Year !  Below and attached is info that will be
> of interest to Pace users in McHenry County.
>
> Amy
>
> New Transportation Option in the County
> A new transportation option will be available beginning February 13,
> 2010 that will provide trips between the incorporated areas of the
> Cities of Crystal Lake, McHenry, and Woodstock and to and from Valley Hi
> Nursing Home and the Fox Lake Metra Station.  Seniors older than 65
> years and people with disabilities are also eligible for trips
> originating or ending anywhere in McHenry Township or in Dorr Township
> outside of Bull Valley.
>
> The new dial-a-ride service expands on the current dial-a-ride programs
> provided by Woodstock, McHenry, and Crystal Lake.  It’s funded by the
> County’s Transit Grant Program and Senior Services Grant Fund.  Other
> agencies participating in the program include Crystal Lake, McHenry,
> Woodstock, Dorr Township, McHenry Township, and Pioneer Center for Human
> Services.
>
> McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler’s leadership was vital to
> creating this program.  As described by Chairman Koehler, “In the
> long-term, expanded and enhanced coordinated dial-a-ride service will
> create positive social and economic impacts.  This coordinated effort is
> the first step towards refining and improving transit operations in
> McHenry County.”
>
> Registration is required for this service and is open now.  Riders are
> encouraged to register before February 1 to allow time for processing.
> Register by filling out the attached registration form or the online
> form available at:
> http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/dot/Pages/PaceService.aspx.
> Contact Sarah Lutz at the McHenry County Division of Transportation at
> 815-334-4985 with questions.
>
> All one-way trips on this new service are $3.00 and there are no
> discounted or multi-ride fares.  Registered riders can make trips Monday
> through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00
> a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Rides must be scheduled one day in advance.   The
> first trip reservations will be accepted on February 12-call
> 800-451-4599 (TTY) 888-454-4724, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to
> 7:00 p.m.
>
>
>
> 
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