Summer Break Service Reductions Begin Sunday, May 15, 2022
MTD News
May, 12 (Updated: June, 15)
MTD would like to remind passengers of our regularly planned upcoming summer service reductions. To coincide with the University of Illinois’ Summer Break occurring May 14 – August 18, 2022, MTD is reducing scheduled service effective Sunday, May 15.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.