Come celebrate the opening of the 3.7-mile extension of the MetroBikeLink Trail from the Shiloh-Scott Transit Center to near MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. There will be formal remarks followed by a ribbon cutting and an inaugural ride along the new bike pathway, which features scenic views, rolling inclines and no stops, making it ideal for cyclists …

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 …

Belleville Transit Center Pop-Up “Pit Stop” to Offer Snacks, Bike Checks and Commuter Resources In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, residents are invited to participate in a beginner-friendly “Pedal to Work” group bike ride on Friday, May 15, at 7:30 a.m., highlighting the ease of biking to work and connecting to transit. Hosted …

To celebrate National Bike to Work Day, the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host a “pit stop” at the Belleville Transit Center on Friday, May 15, from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Bicyclists can stop by to enjoy granola bars, water and learn more about SCCTD’s Summer “GO …

Transit works best when it’s shaped by the people who use it—and those who may use it in the future. That’s why we’re inviting residents, riders, transit operators, employers and community stakeholders to help guide updates to our long‑range transit plan, Transit Vision 2026: Turning Vision into Action. Community input is critical to understanding mobility …

St. Clair County Transit District is encouraging area residents to get out this summer and explore the MetroBikeLink system with its “GO TRAILing” program, being held in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit. From May 9 to August 8, participants of all ages can earn incentives by tracking miles spent walking, biking, wheeling, running, skating …

Transit Stop Transformation Project partners—St. Clair County Transit District, Citizens for Modern Transit,  AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit—officially unveiled a newly transformed MetroBus stop in East St. Louis’ retail corridor on April 9. The public opening marked the culmination of an 11-month process of site selection, conceptual design surveying and construction, resulting in …

Ken Sharkey, Managing Director of the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), was recently recognized in the category “People to Know in Southwest Illinois” by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly publication. Ken was interviewed for the piece and had the opportunity to share a bit about his background which led him to SCCTD and …

Make plans to join area dignitaries, project leaders and the community at-large as Citizens for Modern Transit, St. Clair County Transit District and AARP in St. Louis unveil the “Transit Stop Transformation” at theMetroBus stop located in front of Walgreens at 2510 State Street in East St. Louis. The grand opening event is set for …

An idea to improve the rider experience at bus stops without seating—often referred to as “forgotten stops”—has quickly become a transformative regional initiative. In less than a year, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis, together with St. Clair County Transit District, Metro Transit and local government officials, have installed nine bus …

Update as of April 15: Slope work has been completed with fence installation and pavement restoration to follow in next two weeks. Tentative completion of this project is expected at end of April. Please see below for additional information on this project as well as contact information for questions/concerns.  Effective March 2, 2026, the SCCTD …