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May 22, 2013
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MTD Provides Intern Toolbox to Parkland College
A new, fully equipped, mechanic’s toolbox filled mostly with MAC Tools is available at Parkland College for Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) interns enrolled in their Diesel Power Equipment (DPE) Technology program. MTD worked in conjunction with a local MAC … Continue reading
Posted in Between the Lines
Tagged bus, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, MAC Tools, MTD, Parkland College
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Green Light: Significant Aspects Controlled
Thanks to the implementation of an Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS), MTD’s sustainability commitment is focused on continual improvement and pollution prevention. If you’re new to MTD’s environmental party, previous “Green Lights” can get you up to speed. MTD … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lights
Tagged bus, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, ESMS, go green, green lights, ISO 14001, MTD
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Joint Test on 60-Foot Articulated Bus
First in the United States MTD was recently selected to test a new, much more advanced bus joint design by manufacturer, Hubner. Although “bus joint” is the industry term, the center of an articulated bus is also known as an … Continue reading
Posted in CUMTD News
Tagged articulated bus, bus, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, Hubner, MTD, public transportation
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When to Pull the Stop Request Cord?
A Tweeter Asks @CUMTD I’ve noticed lots of new kids waiting on the voice prompt to request a stop. The voice usually comes just as u arrive to the stop this ends up frustrating ur drivers who tell ppl to … Continue reading
Green Light: Fleet Update
Please excuse this break in content for a service reminder: There is no MTD service all day Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Next year, MTD is pleased to announce, we will welcome the arrival of ten additional … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lights
Tagged 2012-2013, bus, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, green lights, hybrid, MTD, public transportation
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Automatic Destination Signs
Automagic If you’re a follower of CUMTD on Facebook and Twitter, you’ve read periodic updates about our latest tech project. Facebook posts and tweets of the past detailed research and testing for automatic destination sign changing. Or as we call … Continue reading
Posted in Between the Lines
Tagged bus, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, MTD, public transit
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Safety on University of Illinois Campus
They’re Back! The official move-in day for University of Illinois Housing is Thursday, August 23. But as any veteran knows, the flood of new and returning students begins much earlier in the week. Safety continues to be our number one … Continue reading
MTD Achieves Record Ridership in FY2012
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is proud to announce the achievement of another record ridership year. MTD surpassed 10.5 million rides in FY2011 which ended in July 2011. We entered FY2012 with the hope of reaching 11 million rides. … Continue reading
Taste of Champaign-Urbana 2012
MTD Marketing Intern, Ross White, is this week’s guest blogger. He began interning in May 2010. MTD’s free giveaways once again stole the show at the Champaign Park District’s 42nd annual Taste of Champaign-Urbana this past weekend June 22-24. Our reusable … Continue reading
Facebook Request
Reminder: There is no service today in observance of Memorial Day. Service resumes Tuesday, May 29. “I have [a] question–and maybe you could address it on your blog. When a bus is pulled over (at a bus stop or by the … Continue reading
Posted in Between the Lines
Tagged bus, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, MTD, public transportation, Savoy, University of Illinois, Urbana
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