News

At this time every year, we take a look back at all that happened the previous year, and we look forward to what is planned for the year ahead.

Here are the schedule changes going into effect the week of January 4, 2026.

The SMTD Board of Trustees accepted the 2025 Five-Year Plan, a document updated each year guiding operations, administration, and capital planning for the district.

Here are some changes going into effect on June 2nd, 2025.

After talks with the Village of Southern View, SMTD agreed to limit bus traffic in the area starting in June, but imminent road construction has moved the start date for these changes up to next Tuesday, May 13th.

It’s back! Next week is Curb Your Car Week! From May 12th through May 17th, explore more sustainable, active ways to get around—whether it’s biking, walking, or taking the bus.

Beginning Monday, April 28th, construction on North Dirksen Parkway will close southbound traffic between Peoria Road and Terminal Road.

Five routes will be detoured due to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebration on Saturday, March 15th. Be sure to plan ahead!

Several changes to night service and college routes go into effect on January 6th, 2025.

Here are all the changes going into effect on Monday, June 3rd.

Five routes will be detoured due to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebration on Saturday, March 14th. See the routes.

Route changes on Friday-Saturday April 10-11.

Routes 4, 7, and 12 will detour from 6 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday due to road closures related to the Union Pacific Big Boy train that will be stopping at the Amtrak Depot.