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August, 17 (Updated: August, 27)
MTD would like the public to be prepared for the possibility of day-to-day service cuts this fall due to a shortage of qualified Operators. These trip cancellations will result in decreased frequency on the affected routes.
August, 12
MTD is gearing up to return to full service with our 2021 – 2022 Service Year, beginning Sunday, August 15. Here's what you should know.
August, 6 (Updated: August, 9)
Due to new weight limit restrictions preventing buses from traveling on Washington between Scottswood and MacArthur, MTD’s 5E/W Green and 70 E/W Grey Evening, Saturday, and Sunday routes will be rerouted beginning Thursday evening, August 5. The length of these reroutes is unknown.
June, 30 (Updated: August, 16)
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.
May, 21 (Updated: July, 6)
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Board of Trustees held a Virtual Public Hearing on a Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022 on June 30, 2021 at 3:00PM.
March, 9 (Updated: May, 21)
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.
June, 2 - 3 min read
5 Questions for MTD’s Evan Alvarez
June, 6 - 4 min read
When it comes to special events, MTD’s in it for the long run
June, 11 - 2 min read
When public transit means increased independence
June, 20 - 5 min read
Transit adds additional years of access & independence
July, 15 - 3 min read
Where buses go when they retire from C-U
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…
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…