SCCTD Celebrates the Opening of the Newest Segment of its Evolving MetroBikeLink System
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today announced the expansion of its MetroBikeLink System via a virtual opening for the Fairview Heights Trail. This new, 3.5-mile paved trail runs from the Fairview Heights MetroLink Station to the Memorial MetroLink Station, where it connects to the existing 11.5-mile MetroBikeLink System for a total of 14 …
St. Clair County Transit District Announces Service Changes Set for June 15
To streamline services and meet the changing needs of its customer base, St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today announced two bus route changes that will go into effect on Monday, June 15. This includes the suspension of the #2X Waterloo-Columbia Express and the discontinuation of the #7 Fairmont City MetroBus route. Alternative service options …
MetroLink Service Set to Increase on June 15
MetroLink service levels will increase on June 15. The new modified June 15 MetroLink schedule will operate as follows: on weekdays, the train will run 15-minute service and on the core of the system (Forest Park to Fairview Heights) riders will see trains arriving every 7 to 8 minutes (either a Blue or Red train). …
SCCTD Ambassadors to Distribute Face Coverings at MetroLink Stations this Week
St. Clair County Transit District Ambassadors will be at Illinois MetroLink Stations on May 7 and 8 distributing face masks for riders with the upcoming rider mask requirement going into effect on Monday. To help protect transit riders and Metro Transit employees from the spread of coronavirus, Metro is taking steps to require all customers to …
Metro Transit to Require Face Coverings for Riders Starting May 11
To help protect transit riders and Metro Transit employees from the spread of coronavirus, Metro is taking the important step of requiring all customers to wear face masks. Beginning Monday, May 11, face coverings are mandatory for all Metro Transit customers and employees when riding MetroBus, MetroLink or Metro Call-A-Ride services. Face coverings need to fit over both …
Elevator Rehabilitation Continues at East Riverfront Station on April 23
The elevator serving the westbound platform of the East Riverfront MetroLink Station will go out of service on Thursday, April 23, and will be unavailable for several months as part of an ongoing project to rehabilitate elevators at MetroLink stations in or near downtown St. Louis. Metro recommends the following for passengers who require the …
MetroBus Service Changes Arriving in St. Clair County on June 15
St. Clair County Transit District’s (SCCTD) is working to streamline services to meet the changing needs of its customer base. Some bus route changes will go into effect starting Monday, June 15. These include the suspension of the #2X Waterloo-Columbia Express and the discontinuation of the #7 Fairmont City MetroBus route. Alternative service options are …
Special Thanks to Our Partner ATS
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact our communities, St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) would like to express our thanks to our partner, ATS, for their help in delivering essential transit service in St. Clair County. Impacts of COVID-19 can be seen in all areas of our economy including the ranks of bus and …
St. Clair County Transit District to Expand On-Demand Service to Fairmont City on May 1
On the heels of completing its six-month pilot program, St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today announced it will continue offering the on-demand, shared-ride SCCTD Flyer service in East St. Louis, while expanding the service area to include Fairmont City beginning May 1st. The expanded service will replace the fixed-route #7 MetroBus, which is being …
Fresh Air and Plenty of Space Available on SCCTD MetroBikeLink Trail System
Work continues on the SCCTD MetroBikeLink Trail System to ensure it is maintained and accessible to families practicing social distancing and looking for an outdoor retreat. Fences are being cleared, brush, shrubs, and mud are being removed, and other maintenance activities are taking place to keep these trails in tip-top shape. Getting out on the …
SCCTD Suspending Issuing Passes During Until May 5
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the need for social distancing, the St. Clair County Transit District is suspending issuing Senior Passes and Benefit Access Passes during the month of April. They will begin processing passes again as of May 5. Please check back here on our website for any additional updates.