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November, 20
To coincide with the University of Illinois’ Fall Break occurring November 23 - 30, MTD is reducing scheduled service effective Saturday, November 23. MTD service will continue throughout Friday evening, November 22. There will be NO SERVICE on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28.
November, 19
Construction in Illinois Terminal's east parking lot will start Thursday, November 21. Because of this, the sidewalk on the south side of Chester St. will be closed.
September, 17
Improvements include more on-screen departures, real-time estimate indication, across-street departures, dark mode and more.
August, 21
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is thrilled to announce the final phase of service restorations, which go into effect at the start of service on Friday, August 23. This milestone marks a full restoration of MTD's pre-pandemic service levels.
August, 8
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is excited to announce important changes aimed at enhancing transportation options in Northeast Urbana and Southwest Champaign. These changes come at the start of our new service year, which begins Sunday, August 11, 2024
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!
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.
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.
June, 2 - 3 min read
5 Questions for MTD’s Evan Alvarez
June, 6 - 4 min read
When it comes to special events, MTD’s in it for the long run
June, 11 - 2 min read
When public transit means increased independence
June, 20 - 5 min read
Transit adds additional years of access & independence
July, 15 - 3 min read
Where buses go when they retire from C-U
January, 3 - 4 min read
Urbana, Illinois—With bone-chilling cold gripping a wide swath of the country, it’s a good time to go over some tips for safely and warmly…
January, 6 - 3 min read
Champaign, IL—When T. F. hit a deer with his car several days ago on I-72 near Decatur, he was happy—happy that he and his daughter were…