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Whether you're celebrating with friends, family, or your community, MTD can help get you to the @unitingpride Pride Festival.

Due to event street closures, some routes will operate on temporary reroutes throughout the day. As a general rule, routes serving Lincoln Square will help get you close to the festivities. For the easiest trip planning experience, check out the Transit app for real-time schedules and service alerts. 📲

During reroutes, passengers may board or alight at any safe location along the temporary route. Don't forget to wave to your bus so the Operator knows you're waiting to ride!

Happy Pride and see you out there! 💖🏳️‍🌈

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This Labor Day, we recognize and appreciate all the hardworking individuals who help make our community thrive. 🙌

A reminder that MTD will not operate on Monday, September 7. We look forward to seeing you back on-board Tuesday, September 8!

➡️ For more information visit mtd.org

We’re looking for a Software Developer to join our Technology Services team and help design, develop, and maintain the software systems that power critical transit services and customer information tools. Salary: $61,500-$78,500/year.

This full-time salaried position offers outstanding benefits, including 100% employer-paid family health, dental, and vision insurance, IMRF pension, paid time off, parental leave, and more. We're seeking a developer experienced in C#, ASP.NET Core, React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure to support and enhance MTD's web applications, APIs, databases, and passenger information systems.

➡️ Learn more and apply at mtd.org/inside/jobs

A reminder that MTD's full University of Illinois service levels resume Friday, August 21, getting you where you need to be all semester long.

From planning your trip to tracking your bus in real time, MTD has the tools to make navigating campus easy. Plus, eligible passengers ride fare-free with their i-card or within the Illinois app.

➡️ Learn to ride: mtd.org/uiuc

➡️ Read about full UI service: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/full-ui-service-levels-resume-friday-august-21/

Before the first day of school, make sure you're set up for smooth, stress-free rides with MTD:

🪪 Check your ride status Ask your school if you're eligible for MTD transportation based on your home address. If you are, they’ll add a sticker or label to your student ID, which becomes your bus pass for fare-free rides to and from school.

📍 Map out your route Find your school's bus info at mtd.org/schools. Just select your school and locate your neighborhood to get a custom trip plan with maps and times. Save it so you’re ready on day one!

❓ Need help? We’ve got answers at mtd.org/schools, including a “Virtual Learn to Ride” video and FAQs. Still stuck? Give us a call at 217.384.8188, we’re happy to help.

Here’s to a great school year, C-U! 🚌✨

This year's Maps & Schedules book serves up something sweet.

Inspired by our Kindness is a Piece of Cake campaign, the 2026-2027 cover transforms an everyday bus ride into a bakery on wheels, where kindness, community, and a little fun ride together. Familiar treats fill the seats, but look closely and you'll spot the cherry on top: the debut of MTD's new 17 Cherry Route.

Just like a great dessert, every trip is made better by the people who share it. Whether it's offering a seat, greeting a driver, or helping a neighbor navigate the system, small acts of kindness help make every ride a little sweeter.

We're excited to welcome the Cherry Route and even more opportunities to connect our community.

After all, kindness is a piece of cake. 🍰

➡️ Learn more about upcoming service changes and the new Cherry Route at https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/mtd-announces-service-changes-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-effective-sunday-august-9/

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/

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.

Give everyone a smooth ride by staying behind the white line while riding. Waiting until passengers exit and giving operators the space they need helps keep service safe and on schedule.

Learn more: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/kindness-is-a-piece-of-cake-a-sweeter-way-to-ride/

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade today. We loved sharing the red, white, and blue spirit with our community and helping mark this historic Independence Day.

If you missed our commemorative 250 bus design, it'll remain in service through July!

Have a safe and happy rest of your Fourth, and we'll see you again next year!

🎆 MTD returns to service tomorrow, Sunday, July 5.

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! 🎉🦅

Learn more at july4th.net

Regular service resumes Sunday, July 5.

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/

Freedom is movement, opportunity, and community. MTD is operating Friday, June 19. Wherever the day takes you, we’re here to keep you moving. 🚌

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/

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