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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

The St. Clair County Transit District will be showing its appreciation for the Illinois operators, Metro mechanics, and ATS drivers next week with a to-go lunch.  “Illinois operators are on the front lines providing essential service during these uncertain times including our healthcare providers, first responders and those who need to take essential trips,” said …

The St. Clair County Transit District is partnering with Bi-State Development to ensure the safety and comfort of its riders.   Work is underway on Phase I of bus stop renovations.  The contractor is wrapping up the new concrete pads for approximately 25 locations for shelters.  Upon completion of the concrete work, Metro Transit will then …

Beginning on April 1, G4S Secure Solutions will begin providing contract security guard services on the Metro Transit system. The global security firm was approved in December 2019 by the Bi-State Board of Commissioners. Metro Transit is working with G4S to implement a mobile deployment strategy for the entire system including St. Louis City and …