MCRide Transit Service to increase fares

Submitted by McHenry County Division of Transportation

Fares on the MCRide Transit Service will increase Thursday, Jan. 2, for riders in Crystal Lake and McHenry to establish equal fares throughout the service area.

MCRide service, which was established in 2012 to merge demand response transit services in Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock, enables travel between those communities and coordinates trip reservations with the McHenry Township Senior Express.

As part of the merger, two fare increases were planned to bring fares for trips in Crystal Lake and McHenry up to what is paid in Woodstock and equal to the fares for trips between communities.

The first fare adjustment occurred in 2012; and, this is the second planned adjustment.

The MCRide service area includes Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Dorr Township, Greenwood Township and McHenry Township.

As a result of these changes, general public riders in Crystal Lake and McHenry will see their base fare increase from $1.75 to $2 for the first 5 miles of their trip.

Seniors and people with disabilities will see their fare increase from 85 cents to $1 for the first 5 miles. Each additional mile after 5 miles costs 25 cents.

For information, contact Scott Hennings of the McHenry County Division of Transportation at (815) 334-4985 or visit www.co.mchenry.il.us.