# Need a Ride? Learn How Public Transit Works in Lee, Ogle & Whiteside Counties

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Podcast: [Along The Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292)
Published: 2026-06-29T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radarfreepress/episodes/Need-a-Ride--Learn-How-Public-Transit-Works-in-Lee--Ogle--Whiteside-Counties-e3ksinu
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## Resource

🚍 What happens when public transportation expands across three counties? On this episode of Along the Rock , host Nathan Stahr sits down with Greg Gates, Marcus Cox, and Amy Robbins to discuss the upcoming annexation of Whiteside County Public Transportation into Reagan Mass Transit District. The conversation explores what the transition means for current riders, how services will continue after July 1, and why transportation access plays such an important role in rural communities. Topics discussed include: • The merger between Whiteside County Public Transportation and Reagan Mass Transit District • What riders can expect after July 1 • How on-demand public transportation works • Who can use the service • Transportation deserts and access to essential services • Ride scheduling and trip planning • Fare changes and pricing information • Accessibility services and mobility assistance • Future opportunities for transportation throughout Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties Officials explain how public transportation helps connect residents to medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, and other essential destinations while expanding access across the region. Learn how this transition aims to maintain reliable service while creating new opportunities for riders throughout northwestern Illinois. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online 🎤 Highlights: 0:00 Intro 00:23 Meet the guests from Reagan Mass Transit & Whiteside County Transportation 00:53 Why Whiteside County Transportation is joining Reagan Mass Transit 01:20 Reagan Mass Transit history and service area overview 02:15 Expanding from two counties to three counties…

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