Springfield, other Central Illinois communities to receive more buses, paratransit vehicles thanks to state grant
Central Illinois is set to get 25 more paratransit vehicles, thanks to a state grant. State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) noted in a recent news release that three transportation agencies from Springfield are getting new paratransit vehicles.
SMTD to offer free rides for everyone this Saturday in honor of Veterans Day
This Saturday, the Sangamon Mass Transit District is offering free rides to everyone in honor of our nation’s veterans. Managing Director Steve Schoeffel believes waiving fares for all fixed route passengers rather than just veterans will honor
SMTD slated to get bus upgrade in time for Spring 2024
The Sangamon Mass Transit District’s bus fleet is about to get an upgrade. The District has just announced that it has ordered eight new low-emission buses fueled by compressed natural gas; they are expected to arrive in
Multiple road closures to affect Springfield over coming days and week
City Water Light and Power have announced that Ninth Street will be closed northbound at Allen Street beginning today. Work on replacing a water service line and hydrant installation at the SMTD Bus Storage Facility is expected
Sangamon Menard Area Regional Transit not currently functioning – SMTD mostly back up and running
Getting from Sangamon County to Menard could be a bit more difficult for some over the coming days. While the Sangamon Mass Transit District – SMTD – is currently back in service across much of the county,
Installation work is underway on first of two new murals in Springfield
Installation work is underway on the first of two new murals that will be displayed at the Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Hub on 11th Street. Pennsylvania artist Jared Bader was chosen to create the new mural. The final
Earth Awareness Fair Set For April 22
The City of Springfield will once again hold its annual Earth Awareness Fair to coincide with Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 at Henson Robinson Zoo.
State Grant To Fund SMTD Transfer Center
Governor JB Pritzker has announced more than $113 million in state grants for Downstate transit systems, including nearly $7 million for the Sangamon Mass Transit District. That money will go toward construction of an expanded secondary
New Funding Will Make More Than Half Of SMTD Fleet Low Emissions
New federal funding means low-emissions buses will account for more than half of the Sangamon Mass Transit District fleet. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski stopped at SMTD’s storage garage in Springfield to discuss
Nighttime Bus Service In Springfield Marks 15 Years
Local advocates are celebrating a milestone for nighttime bus service in Springfield. It’s been 15 years since the Sangamon Mass Transit District launched nighttime service on December 3rd, 2007, after years of requests from people who