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.

MTD 2026-2027 Maps & Schedules booklet featuring cartoon dessert characters riding a bus, with a slice of cake in the foreground and colorful donuts and sprinkles in the background.

Person wearing an MTD shirt standing at a bus stop.

Pink graphic with a red cherry icon and darkened character outline with a white question mark. Text reads, "MTD's new service year begins Sunday, August 9, 2026."

MTD hiring graphic for a Safety & Training Support Specialist position. Person reviewing paperwork at a desk. Apply at mtd.org/jobs.

An MTD bus approaches a shaded bus shelter. Text reads, "Are you getting MTD service alerts? Sign up at mtd.org/account. See active reroutes at ride.mtd.org/reroutes."

Cartoon peanut butter cup character points at a white standee line on a public transit bus with text reading, "Back it up, buttercup! Stay behind the line for the smoothest ride."

MTD bus with a patriotic 250 design passes spectators at a Fourth of July parade.

Blue graphic with fireworks, clouds, and collages forming the number 250 with text reading, "Happy Birthday America! There will be no MTD service on Saturday, July 4."

Cartoon cupcake character sitting on a public transit bus with candy sprinkles littering the seat and floor. Text reads, "Don't leave any tidbits behind! A clean bus is icing on the cake."

Image with gifts, a neck tie, and glasses on a dark blue background. Text reads, "Happy Father's Day!"

Black background with colorful text reading, "Freedom Day, Juneteenth, June 19. Because freedom includes freedom of mobility, MTD will be in service on Friday, June 19."

Cartoon ice cream character stands in front of a pink background with text reading, "Keep your cool! Thanks for staying chill on this ride." A campaign badge in the corner reads, "Kindness is a piece of cake."

Meme with images of a house, a car, a t-shirt, and a phone case with text reading, "You have $52 to spend." The t-shirt and phone case add up to $52, but the house and car are too expensive.

Cartoon s'more stands in the back of a public transit bus with text reading, "Make s'more room for others. Move to the back if you're feeling squished."

Cartoon donut character standing at a bus shelter and holding a bus pass. Text reads, "Donut forget your fare! Be ready to board when the bus comes round."

American flag framing a white quartz background with overlaying text reading, "Memorial Day: Remember and Honor. There will be no MTD service on Monday, May 25."

Person standing in a bus garage between parked buses.

Meme comparing Millennial vs. Gen Z styles: one shows a formal MTD service notice about reduced service dates, the other uses playful slang to describe the same summer change. Two buses pictured below.

Real-time outage notice with a bus icon and clock graphic on a blue background.

Cartoon cinnamon roll character pauses before crossing a crosswalk in front of a bus. Text reads, "Slow your roll! Hold your buns. Don't walk in front of the bus."

Pink background with green and pink floral border and text reading, "Happy Mother's Day!"

Public hearing announcement for annual service changes with comment period May 3–16, virtual presentation May 5 (12–1 PM), and in-person hearing May 6 (4–6 PM), plus link to mtd.org/public-hearing.

Cartoon croissant character standing in front of a bus “priority seating” sign, with text encouraging riders to give seats to people with mobility needs.

A graphic for the Illinois Marathon Race Weekend, taking place April 23-25, 2026. The top of the image shows a group of diverse runners crossing a start line under a banner. The bottom section is a bright orange curve with white text that reads, "Be prepared for MTD reroutes and delays," and a button directing users to learn more at mtd.org.

An advertisement for free bus rides featuring a woman holding up her library card as she boards an MTD bus. The text reads: "Ride MTD for free! During National Library Week (April 19 - 25). Just show your Champaign or Urbana library card."

Brendan Sennett, wearing an MTD safety vest, stands at the entrance of a bus on the cover of Mass Transit Magazine’s 40 Under 40 issue.

MTD bus with text reading, "Happy a happy Labor Day! There will be no MTD service on Monday, September 1

A video recap of MTD's participation in the annual UI Welcome Celebration & Illini Frenzy.