Will County, IL, Dial-a-Ride Service Expands To 3 New Townships

Will County, IL, and other local officials join Pace Suburban Bus representatives to cut the ribbon on the latest expansion of the Access Will County Dial-a-Ride service. (Photo courtesy of Pace Suburban Bus)

The Access Will County (IL) Dial-a-Ride service has expanded to include Channahon, Manhattan, and Plainfield Townships. Seniors or people with disabilities in these three townships can now register for Will County’s curb-to-curb paratransit bus service. Eligible residents can schedule rides for any purpose within a travel radius that includes all of Will County and some portions outside of county boundaries.

“This expansion marks an important milestone for our continued efforts to improve transportation in Will County for residents with mobility issues,” Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said. “Offering a safe and reliable transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities has been a top priority, and I’m grateful to all of our partners who helped bring Access Will County Dial-a-Ride to these new communities.”

The program growth followed agreements between Will County, the Village of Channahon, Manhattan Township, and Plainfield Township to replace local dial-a-ride services with Access Will County, offering residents an expanded service radius than a locally managed program. The three new townships join the current service area, which includes eastern and southwestern Will County. Sixteen out of 24 townships in Will County are now part of the Access Will County program, which is overseen by the Will County Executive Office and operated by Pace Suburban Bus.

A full list of events and more information on Access Will County Dial-a-Ride can be found at www.willcounty.gov/access.