MTD Announces Improvements to Passenger Information Kiosks
MTD News
September, 17
Improvements include more on-screen departures, real-time estimate indication, across-street departures, dark mode and more.
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MTD Announces Complete Service Restoration
MTD News
August, 21
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is thrilled to announce the final phase of service restorations, which go into effect at the start of service on Friday, August 23. This milestone marks a full restoration of MTD's pre-pandemic service levels.
New Service Year Begins; MTD Expands On-Demand Van Services for Increased Flexibility
MTD News
August, 8
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is excited to announce important changes aimed at enhancing transportation options in Northeast Urbana and Southwest Champaign. These changes come at the start of our new service year, which begins Sunday, August 11, 2024
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.