Service Alert | Campus Protests near Alma Mater
MTD News
April, 26
In response to protests near the Illini Union, Alma Mater, and Transit Plaza on the UIUC campus, MTD is routing vehicles away from these locations.
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Community Readies for Illinois Christie Clinic Race Weekend 2024
MTD News
April, 25
In advance of Illinois Christie Clinic Race Weekend, MTD has announced reroutes throughout campus and surrounding areas Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening, and at the start of service Saturday morning.
MTD Named a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business
MTD News
February, 27 (Updated: March, 29)
League of American Bicyclists celebrates MTD’s commitment to mobility with a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award.
New Northeast Connect Van Service Proposed for Northeast Urbana
MTD News
February, 7
In order to provide a more robust and consistent service to residents of Northeast Urbana, MTD is excited to announce the proposal of a new, on-demand van service, Northeast Connect.
ATTENTION! January 2, 2024 | 5 Green & 70 Grey Resume Regular Routing
MTD News
December, 29
ATTENTION PASSENGERS: Beginning Tuesday, January 2, MTD’s 5E/W Green and 70 E/W Grey Evening, Saturday, and Sunday routes will resume their regular routing.
MTD Readies for 2023 -2024 Service Year | August 13, 2023
MTD News
August, 10
As the community prepares to welcome students back at both local schools and the University of Illinois, so too is MTD gearing up to return to Fall Service for our 2023-2024 Service Year, beginning Sunday, August 13.
MTD Awarded $6.6 Million for Hybrid buses
MTD News
June, 26 (Updated: July, 3)
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) has been awarded $6,635,394 from the Low- and No-Emission competitive grant program for the purchase of ten, 40-foot diesel electric hybrid replacement buses.
MTD Celebrates Juneteenth with a Mobile Exhibit
MTD News
May, 11
Employees on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee worked collaboratively to create a Juneteenth Mobile Exhibit. The inside of the bus has nearly 40 unique displays and will be in service on randomly assigned routes today through the end of July 2023.
MTD Announces Tech Improvements in the New Year | January 13, 2023
MTD News
January, 12 (Updated: January, 13)
While we are continuously striving to improve our service and enhance the customer experience, we are proud to say that this year, we’ve got a head start on our 2023 New Year’s resolution. We have two exciting technology improvements to share!
MTD Honored as Most Innovative by Federal Transit Administration
MTD News
April, 27 (Updated: May, 25)
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District was honored with the award for “most innovative" transit agency by the Federal Transit Administration on Earth Day, 2022.
Effective Immediately: TSA Lifts Mask Mandate, Masks Now Optional on MTD
MTD News
April, 19 (Updated: May, 25)
Masking on MTD vehicles and property now optional.
MTD and Transit Partners Form the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council
MTD News
January, 19
The Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District is excited to be a founding member of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council (HFC Bus Council), with MTD's Managing Director/CEO, Karl Gnadt, serving as their Board President.
MTD Thanks Passengers For Their Patience As More Service Cuts Are Released
MTD News
January, 13 (Updated: May, 25)
In an effort to provide more reliable service to customers and temporary relief to our dedicated Operators, we will be making additional service cuts, effective Sunday, January 16, until further notice.
Let’s Clear the Air: MTD’s Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy Begins January 1, 2022
MTD News
December, 10 (Updated: May, 25)
Beginning January 1, 2022, the District will introduce a Smoke & Tobacco-Free policy prohibiting the use of all smoke and tobacco products on MTD properties.
MTD Unveils Zero Emission Fleet Technology | October 14, 2021
MTD News
October, 14 (Updated: May, 25)
MTD unveils zero emission fleet technology that is the first of its kind, capturing the most abundant element in the universe – hydrogen – alongside the most abundant energy resource on Earth – solar power.
Dear Passengers. You Deserve an Apology. | October 1, 2021
MTD News
September, 30 (Updated: May, 25)
Due to daily fluctuations in staffing, we’ve been forced to make service reductions on a day-to-day basis. Beginning Monday, October 4, these reductions are being put in place until further notice.
MTD Resumes Fare Enforcement, Front Door Boarding | AUGUST 15, 2021
MTD News
June, 30 (Updated: May, 25)
MTD will resume fare enforcement with the start of MTD’s new Service Year on Sunday, August 15. Beginning Thursday, July 15, passengers are invited to resume front door boarding. Front door boarding will be required when fare enforcement resumes in August.
MTD Publishes Environmental Assessment for Proposed Illinois Terminal Expansion Project
MTD News
June, 1 (Updated: May, 25)
MTD has published An Environmental Assessment (EA)for its proposed Illinois Terminal Expansion Project, a transformational project that will reduce bus congestion, improve reliability, create a safer pedestrian environment, and enhance regional connectivity.
MTD Can Help You Get to Community Vaccination Clinics
MTD News
April, 26 (Updated: May, 25)
Do you need help planning a trip to one of the community’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics? MTD can help. Give us a call at 217.384.8188 and we can help.
Canadian National & Market St. Bridge Reconstruction Impacts 22 Illini Route | March 15, 2021
MTD News
March, 9 (Updated: May, 25)
Riders of MTD’s 22 Illini route will be impacted by the closure of Oak St. between Anthony Dr. and Kenyon Rd. beginning Monday, March 15, 2021. MTD’s 22 Illini will only travel as far north as Killarney St., and bus stops north of I-74 will not be served.
MTD Unveils New Logo to Celebrate 50 Years of Service
MTD News
August, 10 (Updated: May, 25)
As MTD prepares for our 50th birthday in 2021, we are commemorating half a century of service with a minor facelift to refresh our brand in the Fall of 2020! We may have a new look, but MTD’s real identity will always be rooted in our commitment to service.
MTD’s SafeRides Now in the App Store!
MTD News
March, 25 (Updated: May, 18)
MTD’s SafeRides Now in the App Store!
How to Use A Bike Box: Stop. Turn. Wait.
MTD News
August, 27 (Updated: May, 18)
MTD's Bike Box Rap video shows cyclists and motorists what to do in and near the new Bike Boxes in Campustown. New to the University of Illinois Campus in Fall 2018, Bike Boxes were installed as part of the MCORE Project and are designed to help keep cyclists safe.
MTD 280 tranSPORT Volleyball to Launch Tomorrow, Saturday, August 18, 2018
MTD News
August, 17 (Updated: May, 18)
Illinois Athletics & the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) are pleased to announce a free park & ride service, the 280 tranSPORT Volleyball, to shuttle fans from the Bielfeldt Administration Building to Huff Hall for every home Illini Volleyball match.
MTD Launches All-New Website at mtd.org: New Subscription Necessary
MTD News
August, 12 (Updated: May, 18)
MTD's moved on the web! Find us at mtd.org and try out our new Trip Planning and school trip planning tools. Questions? We're here when you need us, just call 217.384.8188.
$1.45M FTA Grant: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
A $1.45 million competitive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant has been awarded to the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) for the purchase of no-emission, hydrogen fuel cell electric buses and associated infrastructure.
Veterans To Ride MTD at No Charge with New Veteran Pass, Available January 2, 2018
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
Beginning January 2018, MTD will offer a free, unlimited, 3-year bus pass to veterans.
Illini Hockey? If So, Illinois Terminal Site Is Chosen
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) announced that Illinois will move continue to advance their efforts toward bringing Division I hockey to Champaign-Urbana. The report recommends development of a new facility on the location proposed in downtown Champaign.
New Mobile Ticketing App, Token Transit, Launched April 2
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
The Token Transit app, available on iOS and Android, will allow passengers to purchase one trip, or a student, monthly, annual or Saturday/Sunday pass, with a credit card on the app (or with cash at MTD’s Illinois Terminal in downtown Champaign).
Prevailing Wages for FY2019
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
MTD’s Resolution Ascertaining Prevailing Wages.
That Fellow Walking Just Named “Walking Fellow”
Medium
June, 2 - 3 min read
5 Questions for MTD’s Evan Alvarez
Pulling Off the Illinois Marathon
Medium
June, 6 - 4 min read
When it comes to special events, MTD’s in it for the long run
Anticipating Annexation
Medium
June, 11 - 2 min read
When public transit means increased independence
Aging In Place Is A Thing
Medium
June, 20 - 5 min read
Transit adds additional years of access & independence
In With The New, Out With The Less New
Medium
July, 15 - 3 min read
Where buses go when they retire from C-U
Brrrrrr: 6 Tips for Riding Transit in Bitterly Cold Conditions
Medium
January, 3 - 4 min read
Urbana, Illinois—With bone-chilling cold gripping a wide swath of the country, it’s a good time to go over some tips for safely and warmly…
Community Member’s Suggestion Leads to Warmth for Many
Medium
January, 6 - 3 min read
Champaign, IL—When T. F. hit a deer with his car several days ago on I-72 near Decatur, he was happy—happy that he and his daughter were…
You’ll Never Believe What This Teacher’s Christmas Wish Was
Medium
February, 11 - 3 min read
Why would you give bus passes to people who need food and shelter? This social worker spells it out for us.