SCCTD Board Votes to Continue Support for Red Bird Express
“The St. Clair County Transit District Board voted this evening on the operation and effectiveness of the Special Red Bird Express service operated from St. Clair Square. The board is committed to continue the service if Metro Transit can commit to staffing it. The SCCTD Board is very concerned about any future interruptions of the …
St. Clair County Transit District Metrolink Day at the Ballpark Set for Sept. 16
The St. Clair County Transit District is offering a special promotion to its loyal transit customers including a ticket to the St. Louis Cardinals Sept. 16 game vs. the Nationals, MetroLink fare, and an appreciation barbeque at the Fairview Heights Station prior to game time. Tickets are just $25 and are available now. Cardinals fans …
SCCTD ANNOUNCES SHUTTLE TO WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY
Belleville, IL May 13, 2019 – St. Clair County Transit District announced a new shuttle service to the World Wide Technology Raceway (WWT) (formerly Gateway Racetrack) for three upcoming races. The shuttle is a low cost and easy alternative for fans traveling to and from WWT Raceway. Shuttle drop off and pick up will take …
St. Clair County Transit Board Honors Lt. Michael Hundelt for Service on MetroLink Unit
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) Board honored Lt. Michael Hundelt at its August board meeting for his service to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department as well as the Metro Unit. During his tenure, Lt. Hundelt represented the Metro Unit on the Transit Advisory Working Group including representatives from bi-state law enforcement, Metro …
St. Clair County Transit Board Votes to Continue Support for Red Bird Service
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) Board showed unanimous support at its meeting last night to continue special Red Bird Service from St. Clair Square. Recently service had to be suspended for two games due to the uncertainty in operator availability. “The St. Clair County Transit District Board voted this evening on the operation …
St. Clair County Transit District Wins Maximum Grant Award of $200,000 for Old Collinsville Road Trail
The St. Clair County Transit District was recently awarded a $200,000 grant for the Old Collinsville Road Trail. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced $2.6 million in grants this week for 16 local projects that will help communities acquire, develop and improve bike path facilities throughout Illinois. “Bike path projects are excellent investments in safe transportation, creating …
St. Clair County Transit is Suspending Red Bird Express Service for Tonight’s Game
St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is suspending Bi-State/Metro service for the Special Red Bird Express for tonight’s (August 20) St. Louis Cardinals’ 6:45 pm game against the Milwaukee Brewers. SCCTD Chairman Herb Simmons states, “At this time SCCTD is only suspending service for tonight’s game. Many of the Red Bird Express Riders travel long …
MetroLink is a Great Way to Go to Home Games
Riding MetroLink to the Stadium Station is a convenient option to get to St. Louis Cardinals home games. Riders can drive to the Swansea MetroLink Station located at 236 Metro Way or the Fairview Heights Station located at 9720 W. Route 161 and leave their car in the Park-Ride lot. There is ample parking available, …
SPECIAL REDBIRD EXPRESS SERVICE CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT’S GAME, AUGUST 19TH, 2019
The St. Clair County Transit District received the following important message from Bi-State Development Agency’s Executive Director regarding tonight’s game, August 19th, 2019. We encourage Redbird passengers to drive to the stadium or to use MetroLink. From Bi-State…… I want to inform you that we are experiencing a significant number of MetroBus and MetroLink operators …
Metro Transit Announces New Public Safety Leadership Team
Metro Transit announced that three individuals have been selected to lead the transit system’s Public Safety team: Stephen Berry, General Manager of Public Safety; Kevin B. Scott, Director of Security; and Vernon L. Summer, Manager of Contract Security. This new leadership team will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the transit system’s …
Join SCCTD at Pop-Up Events to talk MetroBus in IL
St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is conducting an in-depth review of the existing transit network through a study called SCCTD Transit Vision 2020. The purpose of the study is to identify what is and is not working well, where service is and is not needed, and ultimately, how SCCTD can better serve the region. Through SCCTD Transit Vision …
Transit Vision 2020 Kickoff Recap
The St. Clair County Transit District kicked off Transit Vision 2020, a 9-month comprehensive study of the entire MetroBus system in St. Clair County, at the Clyde Jordan Senior Center this morning with elected officials, stakeholders and residents. The consultant, Transportation Management Design (TMD), was on site to provide a study overview. Participants learned about …
MetroBikeLink Rules
MetroBikeLink rules inlcude the following. News signs will be posted throughout the MetroBikeLink trails. Trail Hours Sunrise To Sunset No Motorized Vehicles Allowed Except For Wheelchairs And Mobility Devices Walkers And Runners Stay To The Right Bicyclists Yield To Pedestrians: Please Announce “On Your Left” As You Prepare To Pass Slower Traffic No Firearms Allowed …