The East St. Louis Annual Back to School Event is set for Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 – 2 p.m. at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, accessible via MetroLink.   The event is hosted by the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and sponsored by Focusonthecity.org and Molina Healthcare.   The event includes giveaways of clear backpacks and regular backpacks, books, …

The St. Clair County Transit District is currently surveying the public regarding the MetroBikeLink trail system. Whether you are an occasional or avid user, we invite you to weigh in today by taking the survey.

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) Board of Trustees approved several contracts at its July 16 Board Meeting to ensure continued delivery of a worldclass trail system in Southwestern Illinois. The board approved a contract with Demond Sign Company for $242,790 for production of a comprehensive signage package for the MetroBikeLink system.  SCCTD has …

llinois Governor JB Pritzker gathered alongside dozens of local officials, agencies, businesses and organizations on Thursday, July 11, at Emerson Park Transit Center to celebrate the official grand opening of the new $15 million, state-of-the-art Public Safety Building. This facility and the operations within will help bolster communications and security collaboration among Metro Transit, the …

Construction has been completed on the new $15 million Public Safety Building at Emerson Park Transit Center. State and local officials are set to celebrate its official grand opening in July 2024. This facility and the operations within will help bolster communications and security collaboration among Metro Transit, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, Metro …

The St. Clair County Transit District will receive sealed bids for MetroBikeLink – 2024 Trail Sealing Project until 10:30 a.m. on July 9, 2024, 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 10:35 a.m. on July …

The Illinois Center for Autism (ICA) will hold its Pedal for Autism Family Fun-Fest event on August 17, 2024 on the St. Clair County Transit District MetroBikeLink system. The event will begin and end at Southwestern Illinois College. The ICA’s annual bike ride will take place from 7-9 a.m. with the Fun-Fest following from 10 …

Patty Gregory, the Mayor of the City of Belleville, has been appointed as the newest member of St. Clair County Transit District’s Board of Directors. She will serve a four-year term on the board. Mayor Gregory is the first female to serve at the helm of the City of Belleville and has become a driving …

Area residents have the opportunity to head to downtown St. Louis to cheer on their favorite professional sports teams this summer. With both the Cardinals and the St. Louis CITY SC stadiums located just steps away from a MetroLink station, transit is a great option for travel that can save you time and money. “I …

The St. Clair County Transit District recently announced that Austin Rauscher, of Lebanon, Ill., has been hired as an engineering technician. He will be responsible for assisting with procurement, facility support and operations, bike/pedestrian trail expansion and special projects. He will also work to help further state grants and community events. Rauscher brings five years …

On Saturday, June 8, Metro Transit will hold its monthly hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois MetroBus Facility located at 801 North 47th Street in East St. Louis. On-site interviews will take place for Metro Mechanics, Metro Call-A-Ride Van Operators, and MetroBus Operators. Qualified candidates will receive an offer following …