Our Mission

The Rockford Mass Transit District is dedicated to providing safe, efficient, affordable, dependable and accessible transportation to the residents of Rockford and the surrounding area.

RMTD's 7th Annual Terrel Jackson Driving the Dream Golf Classic

Information can be found for our outrageous golf outing here. Make sure to sign up for our early bird special and check out the video of last year's events.

Rockford Mass Transit Names Employees of the Year

The Rockford Mass Transit District is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been named Employee of the Year for their respective Departments.

OPERATOR OF THE YEAR

1st Place - Darryl Mitchell
2nd Place - Bernard Barnes
3rd Place - Lance Bressler

PARATRANSIT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR

1st Place - Joe Eterno
2nd Place - Eric Fishe
3rd Place - Dominic Eterno

MECHANIC OF THE YEAR

1st Place - Jim Donnelli
2nd Place - Jim Groshans
3rd Place - Tim Blackman

Rockford Mass Transit District East Side Transfer Center

RMTD East Side Transfer Center Grand Opening May 22, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Join us. Click here for more info.

Video Tour

Take a virtual tour through our Downtown Transfer Center. You can view the video here.

Status of Senior Citizens Rides

Monday, February 14, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation that ends free rides for senior citizens. However, until further notice, senior citizens riding on RMTD will continue to ride for free. It is anticipated that within the next 60 RMTD will review its policy to determine the effect the new legislation will have on our farebox. Once a course of action has been decided, RMTD will allow for ample notification prior to the change. For additional information contact RMTD at 815.961.9000, check our web site, or follow us on twitter for the latest updates at busalerter1.

Student ID Cards

With the start of the new school year, RMTD operators will only accept area middle school and area high school issued ID cards. All students attending other institutions of learning including advanced learning facilities such as Rock Valley College, Judson College or Rasmussen College or alternative education programs, must have an RMTD Student ID card to qualify for the student discounted rate of $.75. To obtain an RMTD Student ID card, a student must come to the downtown transfer center and verify his or her enrollment in an educational program by presenting a current class schedule or transcript. The student must also be able to verify that he or she is 20 year of age or younger during the current school year. The cost of an RMTD student ID card is $2.00.

RMTD Video Rider's Guide

New to transit? Our Video Rider's Guide will answer all of your questions on how to use RMTD. Regardless of your age, riding the bus can be a bit intimidating until you know all the ins and outs. Our Video Rider's Guide will show you everything you need to know, from reading the schedule to taking your bike on the bus. All you have to do is click here!

Other Sites of Interest and Transit Partners

American Public Transportation Association : APTA
Illinois Public Transportation Association : IPTA
OuRmap : www.rmapil.org
Rockford's River District : www.riverdistrict.com
City of Rockford : www.rockfordil.org
Stateline Mass Transit District: www.smtd.biz
The Keen Age Center : www.keenage.org/transport.htm
Rockford YMCA : www.rockfordymca.org/

Want to learn more about the Northern Illinois Commuter Transportation Initiative (NICTI) Alternative Analysis Study? www.NICTI.net