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November, 25
MTD services are reduced during UI breaks, including Fall break (Nov 23 - Nov 30, 2019) and Winter Break (Dec 21, 2019 through Jan 18, 2020). We will also be closed without service on: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day with no evening service on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
October, 14
MTD will be accepting applications and conducting interviews on the spot for various Operator positions (Buses, C-CARTS vans, and Special Services vans) at our Illinois Terminal (4th Floor of 45 East University Ave) on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 10am to 2pm.
September, 19
MTD 280 tranSPORT service is available to all members of the public during Illini Football and Volleyball home games to alleviate traffic and parking congestion.
March, 25
MTD’s SafeRides Now in the App Store!
March, 18
Riders of MTD’s 16A and 16B Pink routes will be impacted by the closure of Bradley Avenue between Crestwood Dr. and Bluegrass Ln. beginning March 20, 2019.
August, 27
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.
August, 25
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) began their 2018-19 Service Year on August 12, 2018. MTD announces changes to the domain address for MTD's website, MTD's social media handles, & all MTD email accounts. We ask members of the public & media representatives to update their records.
August, 12
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.
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.
July, 23
Beginning January 2018, MTD will offer a free, unlimited, 3-year bus pass to veterans.
July, 23
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).
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.