Summer Service: Increased Frequencies Accompany Annual Reductions
MTD News
May, 10 (Updated: May, 21)
Summer service changes will begin on Sunday, May 12, 2024 and represent a full restoration to MTD’s pre-pandemic service levels in addition to MTD's annual summer reductions. Customers are encouraged to plan a fresh trip to see the changes reflected in service schedules.
MTD Named a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business
MTD News
February, 27 (Updated: March, 29)
League of American Bicyclists celebrates MTD’s commitment to mobility with a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award.
New Northeast Connect Van Service Proposed for Northeast Urbana
MTD News
February, 7
In order to provide a more robust and consistent service to residents of Northeast Urbana, MTD is excited to announce the proposal of a new, on-demand van service, Northeast Connect.
ATTENTION! January 2, 2024 | 5 Green & 70 Grey Resume Regular Routing
MTD News
December, 29
ATTENTION PASSENGERS: Beginning Tuesday, January 2, MTD’s 5E/W Green and 70 E/W Grey Evening, Saturday, and Sunday routes will resume their regular routing.
MTD Awarded $6.6 Million for Hybrid buses
MTD News
June, 26 (Updated: July, 3)
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) has been awarded $6,635,394 from the Low- and No-Emission competitive grant program for the purchase of ten, 40-foot diesel electric hybrid replacement buses.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
How to Use A Bike Box: Stop. Turn. Wait.
MTD News
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.
MTD Launches All-New Website at mtd.org: New Subscription Necessary
MTD News
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.
$1.45M FTA Grant: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
A $1.45 million competitive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant has been awarded to the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) for the purchase of no-emission, hydrogen fuel cell electric buses and associated infrastructure.
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Veterans To Ride MTD at No Charge with New Veteran Pass, Available January 2, 2018
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
Beginning January 2018, MTD will offer a free, unlimited, 3-year bus pass to veterans.
New Mobile Ticketing App, Token Transit, Launched April 2
MTD News
July, 23 (Updated: May, 18)
The Token Transit app, available on iOS and Android, will allow passengers to purchase one trip, or a student, monthly, annual or Saturday/Sunday pass, with a credit card on the app (or with cash at MTD’s Illinois Terminal in downtown Champaign).