Transit District Set to Open MetroBikeLink Extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

Come celebrate the opening of the 4.3-mile MetroBikeLink Trail extension connecting the Shiloh-Scott Transit Center to the new MidAmerica St. Louis Airport MetroLink Station, set to open in late summer, with a Ribbon Cutting and Inaugural Ride on June 27. The MetroBikeLink Trail is the spine of the MetroBikeLink System—which consists of 39 miles of …

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RFP Released for Bus Stop Design at Memorial Hospital Stop

The St. Clair County Transit District is teaming up with Citizens for Modern Transit and AARP in St. Louis to activate the space around a bus stop at BJC Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area around a MetroBus stop located on the …

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Quarterly Service Changes Set for June 15, 2026

Metro Transit’s quarterly service change is set for June 15, 2026.  There will be minor schedule adjustments to five routes in St. Clair County. ILLINOIS CHANGES: #3501 STATE STREET MAIN STREET: Schedule Adjustment.  Weekday and Weekends.    Runtime adjustments to provide adequate layover time and improve On-time Performance. #3503 WATERLOO:  Schedule Adjustment.  Weekdays only. Adjusted one …

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Birds Arrive at the new MidAmerica Airport MetroLink Station

Art arrived at the MidAmerica Airport MetroLink Station on May 18 as the station moves closer to opening later this year. “Taking Flight” commissioned by the St. Clair County Transit District features 5 large scale gulls in flight.   The gulls are 12 feet from wing tip to wing tip and will greet riders as they …

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Testing Begins on MetroLink Extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

Testing is underway on the 5.2-mile MetroLink extension from the Shiloh-Scott Transit Center to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport which will further expand the region’s safe, integrated public transit system. It will feature a new MetroLink station at 9660 Airport Boulevard, in Mascoutah, Ill., directly across from the passenger terminal, improved roadway links providing more direct …

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COMMUNITY INVITED TO SHAPE FUTURE OF TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is calling on residents, transit riders, transit operators, employers and other community stakeholders to help shape the future of public transportation by participating in a new public survey as part of its Transit Vision 2026: Turning Vision into Action report. Community input is essential to understanding the mobility …

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St. Clair County Transit District Board Approves Contract for Design of 1.4 Mile Trail in Swansea

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) Board of Trustees approved a $222,955 contract with TWM to design the 1.4-mile trail Frank Scott Parkway West Shared-use Trail in Swansea. This trail will connect into the SCCTD MetroBikeLink system at the Memorial MetroLink Station. Scope of services will include conceptual design, drainage and hydraulics, prefinal plans, …

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St. Clair County Transit District Partners Delivers Amenities for Riders at 22 Stops

Transit riders are a top priority in St. Clair County.  The St Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) announced a partnership with Bi-State Development to install bus shelters at 22 existing bus stops in the County for the convenience, comfort, and safety of riders.  SCCTD will provide the required local match of $104,000 for $416,000 in …

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St. Clair County Transit District Awards Contract for 2020 Vision Reboot

The St. Clair County Transit District Board of Commissioners voted on December 16 to award up to a $176,000 contract to Benesch for a review of the 2020 Transit Vision plan to ensure coverage in St. Clair County post-pandemic. The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) underwent an in-depth review of its existing system in …

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IL Governor Signs Significant Transit Funding Legislation into Law

With many transit agencies in Illinois – including those in the large urban areas like Chicago – facing a fiscal cliff as early as 2026, the Illinois House and Senate passed SB 2111 on October 30.This included a House vote of 72-33 in favor of this historic investment that will positively position Illinois transit for …

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SCCTD Releases RFP for Graphic Design for MetroLink Opening

The St. Clair County Transit District and Citizens for Modern Transit are seeking a graphic design consultant to assist with public awareness efforts surrounding the opening of the extension of the MetroLink alignment to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in 2026. The goal will be to educate the public on the new service and connecting bus …

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