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September, 17
As MTD develops an Environmental Assessment to evaluate potential impacts and benefits of expanding Illinois Terminal, you are invited to review information online about the planned project and provide feedback.
September, 10
MTD is temporarily extending its SafeRides service boundary after 1:00 AM to include bus stops along North Lincoln Avenue.
August, 14 (Updated: September, 10)
MTD is reducing scheduled service effective Friday, August 21. The reductions primarily impact routes serving campus, and late-night service after 1:00 am.
August, 10 (Updated: August, 20)
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.
March, 11 (Updated: August, 12)
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across the United States, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is taking several steps to better protect all employees and passengers.
August, 12
While both Champaign Unit 4 and Urbana School District 116 Middle and High Schools are still devising their Back To School plans, MTD is happy to announce that virtual Learn-to-Ride resources are available on our Schools page at mtd.org.
August, 12
In accordance with Governor J.B. Pritzker’s five phase Restore Illinois Plan, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District continues to offer public transportation as a means to access the community.
March, 24 (Updated: August, 12)
MTD will be temporarily implementing rear door boarding effective Wednesday, March 25. Passengers will be directed to enter and exit the vehicle via the rear doors until further notice. Accessible boarding will continue through the front doors for those with limited mobility.
May, 5 (Updated: August, 12)
On Monday, May 4, work began on Multimodal Corridor Enhancement (MCORE) Project 5: Green Street – Urbana. During the first phase of Project 5, Green Street is closed from Race to McCullough.
April, 1 (Updated: August, 12)
On Friday, April 24, 2020, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) completed the reconstruction of the intersection of Wright Street and Green Street, part of MCORE Project 4.
March, 20 (Updated: August, 12)
Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued a "Stay at Home" Order beginning Saturday, March 21, 2020. This order will restrict all non-essential travel and business across the State. MTD will continue to serve those in need of essential transportation services.
March, 17 (Updated: August, 12)
Effective Wednesday, March 18, MTD is taking additional measures to protect the health and safety of our passengers, visitors, and employees.
March, 16 (Updated: August, 12)
In light of the rapidly developing public health situation with COVID-19, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) will be temporarily offering free rides to all passengers for MTD’s fixed-route bus service, ADA Paratransit, and C-CARTS.
March, 25 (Updated: May, 18)
MTD’s SafeRides Now in the App Store!
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.
August, 25 (Updated: May, 18)
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) began their 2018-19 Service Year on August 12, 2018. MTD announces changes to the domain address for MTD's website, MTD's social media handles, & all MTD email accounts. We ask members of the public & media representatives to update their records.
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.
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.
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.