TRANSIT DISTRICT ENCOURAGES USE OF THE METROBIKELINK SYSTEM DURING NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK WEEK (May 16-20)
The week of May 16 to 20, 2022, is National Bike to Work Week and St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTC) is reminding area residents that bicycling to work has never been easier thanks to the MetroBikeLink. This evolving system features 14 continuous miles of paved trails through Southwestern Illinois that connects to six Metro …
Request for Proposals for Graphic Design for the Try & Ride Program in Illinois
The St. Clair County Transit District/Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist with the launch of the Try & Ride Program in Illinois in conjunction with service changes to promote ridership on the transit system. The goal will be to increase participation in the program and ridership on the …
Request for Proposals for Graphic Design for the Flyer in East St. Louis, IL
The St. Clair County Transit District/Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) are seeking a graphic design consultant to assist with promotion of the pilot Flyer Service in East St. Louis, IL. The goal will be to increase ridership on the service. Work products will include creation of a tag line and collateral pieces including one direct …
Transit Can Deliver in St. Clair County with a New Vision
We know public transit is promoting job creation, stronger economies and the vibrancy of neighborhoods in communities across St. Clair County, IL. Yet, there is now the opportunity to create a vision for our transit system for the future. The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is conducting an in-depth review of the existing transit network …
ATS Survey: Tell Us How We Are Doing
As the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), we are very interested in hearing from our riders on your thoughts on ATS, MetroLink, MetroBus and the MetroBikeLink system in Southwestern IL. Over the next year, we will be asking you to weigh in to help us ensure we are providing the best possible service for …
Ticketing Changes for 2019 Red Bird Express Season
St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is excited to announce enhanced ticketing options for the 2019 Red Bird Express. The 2018 Red Bird Express season saw record ridership, and SCCTD will be enhancing ticket purchase choices to continue to build ridership on the system. Beginning with the April 4, 2019 Opening Day game against the …
SCCTD Rider Alert: Repairs set for Friday, March 15 for MetroBikeLink Trail
Due to needed repairs on the MetroBikeLink Rt 159 trail bridge, it will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm on Friday, March 15, 2019. We appreciate and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while these repairs are being made. Look for our upcoming celebration in May to highlight the new …
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Deputy Riding the Rails with Metro Division for 10 Years
Security of the transit system is a top priority for the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) as it has shifted its focus to customer service, rider engagement and ridership programming. Through a partnership with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department in Illinois, SCCTD is working closely with deputies riding the system and highlighting their …
SCCTD to open Orchard Loop Trail
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is nearing completion of the first phase of the Orchard Loop Trail. The contractor, DMS Contracting based in Mascoutah, IL, is in the final phase of construction. This 3 mile segment is slated to be open by late 2018 barring any weather issues and will connect the …
SCCTD to Begin Work on New Trail Extension with Historic Roots in Community
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is set to begin work on a new trail extension from the Memorial MetroLink Station to the Fairview Heights Station. This 3.5 mile trail, set to open in 2019, has historic roots in the community as the economic engine of Southwestern Illinois from the late 1800’s through early …
SCCTD Wants to Hear from You
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is interested in hearing from riders on their thoughts on the MetroLink, MetroBus, ATS and MetroBikeLink system in Southwestern IL. Over the next year, they will be asking riders to weigh in to help ensure they are providing the best service possible for all users. Please take a …