(WAND) — Iroquois County is asking the community to step up as officials work to restore CRIS Rural Mass Transportation services.
The ride service had to stop operating on January 2 in multiple central Illinois counties because the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) froze its funding.
In a press release, Iroquois County said the county board has been in meetings with state, regional and local officials, exploring all options to return services as fast as possible.
County officials said it will be at least 30 days until they can find a temporary solution. In the meantime, the county is asking social services, churches, organizations and the public to help each other fill the void.
Anyone that is able to assist with transportation is asked to contact Monte Andrews at 815-844-7741 to add your name to a list of people available to provide transportation.
"If you know someone who is affected by the loss of public transportation, offer to drive them to an appointment, pick up groceries, or whatever will fill the void," the press release said. "Let's stand proud as Iroquois County residents and be 'neighbors helping neighbors.'"
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