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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.

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.

$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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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).

You’ll Never Believe What This Teacher’s Christmas Wish Was

Medium

February, 11 - 3 min read

Why would you give bus passes to people who need food and shelter? This social worker spells it out for us.