Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD)

It’s almost Marathon Weekend in CU! 🏃 The Illinois Marathon returns April 23–25. Expect some road closures and temporary MTD reroutes as we keep the community moving safely. Stay ahead of the race: ⚠️ Alerts: mtd.org/account 🚌 Reroutes: ride.mtd.org/reroutes

Happy Earth Day, Champaign-Urbana 🌍🌱 Every ride makes a difference. Choosing transit helps reduce emissions, ease congestion, and keep our community moving forward. Let’s take care of our planet together 💚 tiktok.com/t/ZTkxNum5J/

Don’t waffle by the doors 🧇 Standing clear helps everyone board and exit smoothly, keeping things moving and preventing a sticky situation. Small acts of courtesy make a big difference for everyone on board. To learn more, visit: mtd.org/inside/mtd-pul…

Starting today! 📚🚌 Celebrate National Library Week (April 19–25) with free MTD rides. Just show your Champaign or Urbana library card. Where will your next story take you?

Read + Ride with MTD 📚🚌 Ride FREE during National Library Week (April 19–25) with your library card! Get to events, books, and more. No card? Get one: champaign.org/getacard urbanafreelibrary.org/using-library/… Plan your trip ➡️ mtd.org

Kindness is a Piece of Cake 🍰 From giving up a seat to keeping aisles clear, small acts of kindness from passengers help create a better experience for everyone. Follow along as we highlight ways to keep your ride safe and respectful. To learn more: mtd.org/inside/mtd-pul…

🚍 Got ideas for transit in Illinois? Join IDOT’s virtual focus groups this April to share your feedback on making public transit better for all. Spots are limited—register now: idot.click/nmi

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! 🐣🌷 No MTD service on Sunday, April 5, so our team can enjoy the holiday. No fixed-route or ADA Paratransit. We’ll be back Monday morning. Thanks for riding with us.💛

What happens when innovation meets hydration? 💧 Introducing Electrolytic Purified Water™ “produced” by MTD buses. Clean energy, cleaner water… allegedly. April Fools! 🚨 Free shipping today at shop.mtd.org with code APRILFOOLS26

MTD Time Machine 🕰️ Sunshine, fresh blooms, and a familiar ride in the background. Here is a throwback to West Side Park in Champaign, circa 2001. Who else is looking forward to this spring greenery? 🤚🌳🚌

Spring is here, and so is construction season 🌱🚧 Stay ahead of reroutes and service changes by signing up for text alerts: mtd.org/account

Heads up! 🗣️ Our Instagram is temporarily unavailable due to an error, and we’re actively working to get it back up. For updates, follow us on Facebook, Reddit, & X (@ridemtd), or TikTok (ride.mtd). Or, give us a call at 217.384.8188 for assistance. We appreciate your patience!

#TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay 🚏💙@ride.mtd/video/7618635681094503693?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7467612642969241134" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tiktok.com/@ride.mtd/vide…

Choose your path. 🚌 It pays to have options. With the Token Transit app, fare capping automatically upgrades you to a Monthly Pass after $20 in rides or an Annual Pass after $60. Learn more at mtd.org/riding/fares-p…

Spring Break has arrived! Whether you’re heading out of town or staying in town, remember that MTD will operate on reduced service March 14-21. Be sure to check if your route is affected in our Pulse article on mtd.org. Have a safe and relaxing break! 🌷☀️

Thinking about a summer internship? Join MTD’s Planning and Service Implementation teams and help us prepare for the upcoming service year. Apply at mtd.org/jobs.

🚍 Celebrate Transit Employee Appreciation Month with us! Drop off a thank-you note at Illinois Terminal for our MTD Team. Kids can share drawings too. Participants receive a limited-edition hydrogen bus toy. Notes accepted through March 27.

Staff Highlight: Jeremy Blunier! 🚌 Since 2001, Jeremy has followed in his father’s footsteps at MTD. Now a Safety & Training Instructor, he’s spent 25 years prepping new operators for the road. Catch him on the 22 Illini or the bowling alley! Thanks for all you do, Jeremy! 👏✨

MTD Time Machine 🕰️ Happy 217 Day, Champaign-Urbana! 💙 Throwing it back to our classic MTD phone jingle 🎶 Before apps and real-time tracking, this tune helped riders plan their trips — back when you didn’t even have to dial 217. Remember it? 🎵

Just a friendly reminder that MTD will operate full service on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 16. Plan your trips as usual and ride with us wherever the day takes you. 🚏