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May, 21 (Updated: May, 22)
MTD would like to remind the public that there will be NO SERVICE on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025. We're asking riders to make other travel arrangements to allow MTD Operators, Maintenance employees, and Staff time off with their families to honor our Armed Forces during this holiday.
May, 14 (Updated: May, 15)
To coincide with the University of Illinois’ Summer Break occurring May 17 – August 21, 2025, MTD is reducing scheduled service effective Saturday, May 17. There will be no service on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, or on Independence Day, Friday, July 4.
April, 30
MTD will be hosting a series of Public Hearings to showcase proposed Fall Service changes for our 2025-2026 Service Year, and to collect and respond to community feedback.
January, 17 (Updated: January, 21)
Beginning Tuesday, January 21, all MTD passengers will be upgraded to Transit Royale, the premium subscription in the Transit app. Along with this complimentary upgrade, passengers will have access to additional features, custom branding, and new customization options.
September, 17
Improvements include more on-screen departures, real-time estimate indication, across-street departures, dark mode and more.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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…