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Will County expands "Access Will" dial‑a‑ride service; officials report higher ridership and a one‑third county cost share
Summary
County staff reported consolidation of township paratransit services into Access Will County, extended service hours, broader eligibility and rising ridership projections (from ~9,400 quarterly billable rides to an annual projection of roughly 35,000–38,000). Will County pays about one third of monthly invoices.
Will County transportation staff told the committee on April 15 that the countywide paratransit program Access Will County has been expanded and is reaching more riders following recent service consolidations.
Colin, the program lead, said the county consolidated several township pay‑for‑service dial‑a‑ride providers to create a countywide offering that now serves Will County residents age 16 and older and people with disabilities. He said the program’s funding mix includes subsidies from PACE, Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) funding (described as a 50/50 match) and smaller…
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