No MTD Service on Memorial Day | Monday, May 29
MTD News
May, 26
MTD would like to remind the public that there will be no service on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Summer Break Service Reductions In Place | May 13 – August 17, 2023
MTD News
May, 16
Another summer is set to begin, and MTD would like to remind passengers of our regularly planned upcoming summer service reductions.
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!
Structural Issue on Washington St. Bridge Leads to Long-Term Reroutes | 5 Green & 70 Grey Evening, Saturday, Sunday
MTD News
April, 1 (Updated: May, 25)
Due to 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 are rerouted. The length of these reroutes is unknown.
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.
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.
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…