Representatives of St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today joined with local officials, stakeholders and residents to celebrate the grand opening of the $4.3 million Tecklenburg Trail in Belleville. The new, 1.1-mile, paved bike and pedestrian pathway will connect residents in West Belleville, Ill., to the St. Clair County Transit District’s ever-evolving MetroBikeLink System that …

In partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District, Metro Transit will make minor schedule and routing changes to 17 MetroBus routes in Missouri and Illinois on Monday, March 17, as part of a quarterly service change. Metro uses feedback from customers and operators, along with trip data, to make changes to the transit system to improve …

Since 2020, transit riders throughout the bi-state region have witnessed the transformation of seven transit stops. Each project features the conversion of large, grey, concrete areas into vibrant and engaging corridors with seating, shade structures, greenery and artwork. Now, the partners responsible for these projects – St. Clair County Transit District, Citizens for Modern Transit, …

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 within the City of Fairview Heights, Ill. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area around a MetroBus stop located at 10227 …

The bi-state region is fortunate to have access to a safe, integrated public transit system, but the luck doesn’t stop there. On Friday, March 14 – just a few days prior to St. Patrick’s Day – the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), in conjunction with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and Metro Transit, have …

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District, has revamped its Ten Toes walking program which is widely recognized for helping more than 10,000 older adults integrate walking and public transit use to explore area attractions in a social setting. The program, now known …

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today announced it has been awarded $200,000 in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the development of Phase 3 of its Fairview Heights – Swansea Trail. This new, 1.1-mile trail segment is part of three trails in Fairview Heights that, once complete, will combine …

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) along with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is launching a social media campaign in celebration of the fact that St. Louis-area residents continue to fall head over “wheels” in love with public transit. From Saturday, Feb. 1 through Friday, Feb. 14, those …

Taking MetroLink or MetroBus even a day or two a week saves commuters money on gas, maintenance and parking – it also helps them stay active and reduce stress. The St. Clair County Transit District – in conjunction with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), has launched a new initiative encouraging area commuters to consider taking …

The St. Clair County Transit District will receive sealed bids for 2025 Trail Mowing and Trimming until 10:00 a.m. on February 7, 2025, at the office of the St. Clair County Transit District, 27 North Illinois Street in Belleville, Illinois. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:05 a.m. on February 7, …

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is announcing the temporary closure of the MetroBikeLink Trail bridge over IL-159 for necessary maintenance and resurfacing. The closure will begin on Thursday December 12, 2024, and is expected to last approximately one month, weather permitting. This critical maintenance project will ensure the continued safety and longevity of …