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May 19, 2013
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Taking MTD to Summer Events
There are many things to love about the summer. For us, we love attending community events! Talking with riders and non-riders about our services, handing out information, and giving away FUNctional goodies are all summer-time treats. MTD will be attending … Continue reading
Spring Break Service Reductions
The Essentials It’s time again to review the University of Illinois spring break-inspired service reductions. If you’re already familiar with the routes affected, don’t close this tab! At the bottom is an inside look at spring break projects MTD staff … Continue reading
Posted in CUMTD News
Tagged bus, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, MTD, public transportation, SafeRides, Savoy, University of Illinois, Urbana
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A Culture of Safety
Too Good To Be True? MTD’s safety reports came under scrutiny recently in the least expected way. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) maintains a National Transit Database (NTD). Under the categories of safety, security, and validation, transit agencies are required … Continue reading
Green Light: Hybrid Buses
If you’re tuned in with MTD on Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr, you’ve probably heard some buzz about the addition of 13, new 40-foot hybrid buses. The buses, which were acquired with federal, state, and local funds, have all been delivered … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lights
Tagged bus, buses, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, go green, green lights, Illinois, MTD, public transit, Savoy, sustainability, University of Illinois, Urbana
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Green Light: Rapid Roll Doors
In this week’s Green Lights, let’s explore something seemingly rudimentary that has a notable impact on everyday operations at MTD. Our primary maintenance facility is located at 803 E. University Ave. in Urbana. A large part of the facility, approximately … Continue reading
Green Light: The Stinger System
In this month’s “Green Lights,” we’re going to explore a sustainable practice at MTD that is decades old. The Stinger System was implemented at our Maintenance Facilities in the mid-1980s. This fleet-wide system has been in place for over 20 … Continue reading
Sampling Tests Automatic Passenger Counters
This past summer, you may have heard MTD tooting our horns about having a record ridership year. In FY2011, we provided over 10.5 million rides! Automatic Passenger Counters (APC) do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to tracking … Continue reading
Why Does the Bus Go Beep?
On Sunday morning, I sent out this tweet and received the reply posted below: Thanks for the suggestion @RoughneckNine0! Below is an explanation of a few beeps and buzzes you may hear as a passenger or someone standing near a … Continue reading
Ride the tranSPORT to Fighting Illini Football
The 2011 Fighting Illini football schedule is a bit unique this year. Frankly, it gives you and your friends and family a great reason to learn to ride our shuttle, the 280 tranSPORT, to Memorial Stadium. The motivation? There are … Continue reading
Quad Day Celebrates 40 Years
If Quad Day had a persona, he or she would be famous. An estimated 10,000 plus students attend the event every year and over 600 registered student organizations add to the flurry of activity. The Daily Illini provided live coverage … Continue reading
Posted in Just for Fun
Tagged bus, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CUMTD, MTD, Quad Day, University of Illinois
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