Fares on the MCRide Transit Service
will increase on January 2nd for riders in Crystal Lake and McHenry to
establish equal fares throughout the service area. MCRide service was
established in 2012 to merge demand response transit services in Crystal Lake,
McHenry, and Woodstock, enable travel between those communities, and coordinate
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 $0.85 to $1 for the first 5
miles. Each additional mile after 5 miles costs $0.25. For more
information contact Scott Hennings of the McHenry County Division of
Transportation at 815-334-4985 or visit the website: http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/county-government/departments-j-z/transportation/mcride.
MCRide Fare Change
On January 2, 2014 the
MCRide base fare will be consistent across the entire service area (Crystal
Lake, McHenry, and Woodstock).
Rider Type
|
MCRide Fare (as of
1/2/2014)
|
General Public
|
$2.00 for the first 5
miles*
Increased from $1.75 in
Crystal Lake & McHenry
|
Seniors (60+) & People
with a Disability
|
$1.00 for the first 5
miles*
Increased from $0.85 in
Crystal Lake & McHenry
|
* Plus $0.25 for each
additional mile after the first 5
Questions about MCRide? Please call the McHenry County Division of
Transportation at (815) 334-4985
