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August, 12
While both Champaign Unit 4 and Urbana School District 116 Middle and High Schools are still devising their Back To School plans, MTD is happy to announce that virtual Learn-to-Ride resources are available on our Schools page at mtd.org.
August, 12
In accordance with Governor J.B. Pritzker’s five phase Restore Illinois Plan, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District continues to offer public transportation as a means to access the community.
March, 24 (Updated: August, 12)
MTD will be temporarily implementing rear door boarding effective Wednesday, March 25. Passengers will be directed to enter and exit the vehicle via the rear doors until further notice. Accessible boarding will continue through the front doors for those with limited mobility.
May, 5 (Updated: August, 12)
On Monday, May 4, work began on Multimodal Corridor Enhancement (MCORE) Project 5: Green Street – Urbana. During the first phase of Project 5, Green Street is closed from Race to McCullough.
April, 1 (Updated: August, 12)
On Friday, April 24, 2020, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) completed the reconstruction of the intersection of Wright Street and Green Street, part of MCORE Project 4.
March, 20 (Updated: May, 18)
Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued a "Stay at Home" Order beginning Saturday, March 21, 2020. This order will restrict all non-essential travel and business across the State. MTD will continue to serve those in need of essential transportation services.
March, 17 (Updated: August, 11)
Effective Wednesday, March 18, MTD is taking additional measures to protect the health and safety of our passengers, visitors, and employees.
March, 16 (Updated: August, 11)
In light of the rapidly developing public health situation with COVID-19, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) will be temporarily offering free rides to all passengers for MTD’s fixed-route bus service, ADA Paratransit, and C-CARTS.
March, 11 (Updated: August, 12)
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across the United States, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is taking several steps to better protect all employees and passengers.
March, 25 (Updated: May, 18)
MTD’s SafeRides Now in the App Store!
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).