City of Harvard

Transportation

Information

Roadway System
Harvard is served by two major state highways and one federal highway. U.S. Rt. 14 and State Rt. 173 intersect in the center of Harvard at the beginning of Ayer Street, Harvard's downtown. U.S. Rt. 14 and State Rt. 23 intersect on the south edge of Harvard. Interstate 90 is a short distance to the south, and Interstate 43 a short distance to the north.

Metra
Harvard is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, which connects with Amtrak in Chicago. Weekday service is available as early as 5:48 a.m., with the last train arriving from Chicago at 2:18 a.m. In excess of 200 passengers from the surrounding area, including Wisconsin, board the train daily at the Harvard Metra Station.
Metra: http://www.metrarail.com

Dacy Airport
Over 100 acres of land facilitates 3 landing strips, hangars, a repair shop, tie down area, fueling area, and office complex. The longest airstrip is 3,700 feet long and runs east and west, accommodating larger aircraft up to light twin-engine planes. The shortest airstrip runs north and south and is 2,650 feet in length.

Dial-A-Ride

The City of Harvard provides door to door bus service for our residents three days a week, Tuesday through Thursday. Bus service is provided, with 24 hour advanced notice, Tuesday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Requests for bus service can be made by calling the City of Harvard office at 943-6468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. There is no service available on Saturday or Sunday.

FEE SCHEDULE WITH 24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE

Adults $2.00 per trip (ea. way)
Seniors $1.00 per trip (ea. way)
Disabled $1.00 per trip (ea. way)
Students $1.00 per trip (ea. way)

DOUBLE FARE FOR SAME DAY CALL.

Faith in Action of McHenry County
Faith in Action of McHenry County is a network of religious congregations, community agencies and civic-minded individuals with a tradition of concern for others. Our purpose is to work with the seniors of our community who live at home to assist them and their families in maintaining their independence, dignity and quality of life. Our goal is to provide volunteer services to seniors living at home who request assistance in fulfilling their needs.

Faith In Action of McHenry County
7105 Virginia Rd., Suite 21
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
1.815.455.3120
www.fiamchenrycounty.org

Senior Services Transportation

The Senior Services Transportation Program is offered to senior citizens residing in McHenry County. When other transportation options are not available, our volunteer program provides rides to and from doctor's offices, dialysis, shopping and other miscellaneous appointments. Our door to door program matches those in need with carefully screened volunteers who are kind, courteous and willing to take seniors to those needed appointments. There is no set fee; however, you are asked to make a donation according to your needs.

Senior Services Associates, Inc.

McHenry County Senior Services

3519 N. Richmond Rd.

McHenry, IL 60050

1.815.344.3555

www.seniorservicesassoc.org

ADA Paratransit Service
Pace provides pre-arranged curb-to-curb service for persons with disabilities whose eligibility has been determined by the regional certification process. Pace's ADA Paratransit Services operate within 3/4 mile of Pace's fixed routes and during the same days and hours. Persons should call to schedule a ride one day in advance by calling 1-800-451-4599, (TTY) 1-888-454-4724.

http://www.pacebus.com/sub/paratransit/sd_ada_paratransit.asp

Pace Route 808
The City of Harvard is served by Pace Route 808 operating during morning and evening rush hour. Route 808 provides bus service to Harvard Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital (Woodstock), McHenry County Senior Citizens Council, McHenry County College and Metra Stations in Harvard, Woodstock and Crystal Lake.

Schedule, Map and Fare

Pace Vanpool Program
Now your workday commute can save you money and time! Let Pace give you a van with gas to burn and then some. Vanpooling is an economical, convenient, and environmentally-friendly alternative to driving alone. As a Pace Vanpool driver, traveling to work will cost nothing. Plus drivers get to use the Pace van for personal trips. Riders can turn commuting time into quality time and enjoy doing anything but driving on the way to work.

Looking for more convenience and benefits? Consider starting a Metra Feeder vanpool. You can arrange to have a Pace van parked at a Metra Station to complete your trip to work. With a Pace van, you won't have to endure the bad weather as you walk from the train station to your place of work.

Whether you want to save gas money, wear and tear on your car, or avoid the hassles of driving, you'll have it all with a Pace vanpool. Applying is easy. Simply fill out the start-up forms. Start vanpooling today.
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