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PTAC members flag lack of direct transit to Huntley Amazon fulfillment center; suggest vanpool and MC Ride options
Summary
Committee members raised that employees at a new Amazon fulfillment center in Huntley have no direct fixed-route connection from Woodstock and neighboring towns; members suggested vanpool, MC Ride bookings, and employer outreach as interim solutions.
Committee members cited calls from residents employed at the new Amazon fulfillment center in Huntley who lack a fixed‑route connection and face high MC Ride costs for a regular commute. "There is no route from Woodstock to Huntley," Sarah Shreve said when describing constituent inquiries; she urged exploring employer partnerships and Van Gogh/vanpool options to address recurring work‑trip demand.
Members discussed using MC Ride, the county’s MC Ride/vanpool programs, or directing employees to vanpool or municipal community‑vehicle programs in lieu of an immediate fixed route. PACE staff suggested vanpool and employer outreach as practical near‑term options and said they have fielded multiple requests for service to the Huntley facility.
