🚍 Staff Highlight: Over 7 years at MTD, Hayley Seward has worked in customer service, finance, and now as a Bus Operator. She enjoys building relationships with riders and seeing transit's impact firsthand. Thank you, Hayley, for your dedication! 💙
Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District
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We serve more than 2,000 bus stops across Champaign, Urbana, Savoy & the University of Illinois, but you may know us as the ones driving connections, opportunity, and community forward.
A little hint: there's a cherry on top. 🍒 Our new Maps & Schedules Book Cover is making its debut soon, and the cover is extra sweet. ➡️ Get caught up on the upcoming changes: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/mtd-announces-service-changes-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-effective-sunday-august-9/
We're hiring a Safety & Training Support Specialist! Salary: $56,000-$64,000/year plus excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health, dental & vision insurance, IMRF pension, PTO, and more. Apply today ➡️ mtd.org/inside/jobs
Headed somewhere this summer? 🌞 With construction happening across the community, several MTD routes have temporary reroutes in place 🚧 Before you ride, sign up for text or email alerts at mtd.org/account and check the latest reroute information at ride.mtd.org/reroutes.
Back it up, buttercup 🥜🍫🚌 Give everyone a smooth ride by staying behind the white line while riding. Waiting until passengers exit & giving operators the space they need helps keep service safe & on schedule. More: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
What a way to celebrate America's 250th! 🦅🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade today. Missed our commemorative 250 bus design? Catch it in service through July! 🎆 MTD returns to service Sunday, July 5.
America is turning 250! ⭐ As we celebrate this historic Independence Day, MTD will not be in service on Saturday, July 4. Catch us at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade as we help honor 250 years of the red, white, and blue! 🎉🦅 Regular service resumes Sunday, July 5.
Ride tidy 🧁✨ Don’t leave any tidbits behind. Take your trash with you and help keep the bus clean and comfortable for everyone. A little effort goes a long way. Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Happy Father’s Day from MTD 💙 To the dads and father figures who keep life rolling and always find a way forward, we appreciate everything you do along the way. 🚌
Happy Juneteenth! 🙌 Freedom is movement, opportunity, and community. MTD is operating Friday, June 19. Wherever the day takes you, we’re here to keep you moving.
Stay cool, ride kind 🍦😎 Keep things chill on board by being mindful of others. Use headphones, keep conversations at a respectful volume, and help make the ride comfortable for everyone. Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
MTD Time Machine 🕰️ Unlimited rides, summer freedom, and a coupon‑packed Flash Pass. For just $12, high schoolers rode any MTD bus all summer long for shopping trips, downtown hangs, and pure independence. Who remembers the Flash Pass… or the old businesses along the way? 🚌☀️
S’more room, please 🍫🔥 Move to the back when the bus starts to fill up. Spreading out helps create space for others and keeps boarding quick, smooth, and comfortable for everyone. Learn more: https://mtd.org/.../kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a.../
Donut forget 🍩 Have your fare in hand and be ready to board when the bus rolls up. Being prepared helps keep passenger stops quick, smooth, and on schedule for everyone. To learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
No MTD service Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙 Service runs Sunday and resumes early Tuesday. Illinois Terminal stays open for Amtrak, Greyhound, and Peoria Charter, but no MTD routes or Customer Service.
Staff Highlight: Steve Freeman 🚏 With 31 years at MTD, Steve Freeman is known for dependable service and the connections made with riders across the community. Embracing the variety of each day, Steve has helped keep MTD moving while creating lasting moments along the way. 👏🚌
It’s that time of year again! ☀️ Reminder: MTD transitions to reduced service levels while the University of Illinois is not in session. This year will be from May 16 through August 20. ➡️ Get the full details: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/summer-service-reductions-begin-may-16-august-20-2026/
Join MTD as a part-time Bus Operator! No CDL? We’ll train you. $19.54/hr during training, up to $27.89/hr + benefits. Flexible schedules, advancement opportunities, and a chance to serve your community. Apply today ➡️ mtd.org/inside/jobs
Real-time departure info is currently disrupted. We expect it to return tomorrow morning. Real-time info is still available on mtd.org and kiosks. Transit app, Google Maps, and other third-party apps are affected. Questions? Call 217.384.8188. Thanks for your patience.
Slow your roll 🌀 Hold your buns and cross with care. Avoid walking in front of the bus; a quick pause can help prevent close calls and keep everyone moving smoothly. To learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
Happy Mother’s Day from MTD 💐🚌 Thank you to the moms, mother figures, and caregivers who always know the route, keep us on track, and make every ride a little smoother. 💝
Each spring, MTD shares proposed service changes and invites community feedback. 🗓 New service begins Aug 9, 2026 💬 Feedback open May 3–16 Join us: 💻 May 5, 12 PM (virtual) 🗣 May 6, 4–6 PM (Illinois Terminal) Learn more ➡️ mtd.org/public-hearing
Rise to the occasion 🥐 If you’re able, offer priority seating to riders who need it most. A small gesture can make a big difference in helping everyone ride comfortably. To learn more, visit: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/
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
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?
MTD is hiring! We’re looking for a full-time Fleet Utility Worker to help service and maintain our buses to ensure they are ready to roll. Starting pay is $25.66–$29.32/hour depending on experience, with 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision premiums. ➡️ Apply by September 9 at mtd.org/jobs
Big congrats to our Safety & Training Director, Brendan Sennett, on being named to Mass Transit’s 40 Under 40! 🎉👏 His dad, Martin, was featured in 2002—two generations making an impact in transit. We’re so proud of Brendan and this incredible honor! 💙🚌
This Labor Day, we celebrate the hard work that keeps our community moving. Please note: MTD will not operate on Monday, September 1. Enjoy the holiday, and we’ll see you back on board Tuesday! ➡️ Read more at mtd.org
