As part of the next phase of “Restore Illinois” and the regions re-opening strategy, Madison County Transit (MCT) has developed a fixed-route service. The route is in response to the growing demand among many of those living in the area.

Effective June 1, 2020, MCT will reinstate fixed-route fares and restore express service to and from downtown St. Louis. All the while, MCT continues to follow the guidelines established by the Department of Public Health, Madison County Health Department, and the Centers for Disease Control.

The Big Z spoke with SJ Morrison, the interim Managing Director of Madison County Transit, who says MCT will continue to enforce the recommendations of the state for those using any bus service.

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MCT will continue to closely monitor demand and adjust rouse and schedules accordingly. For a full list of routes, visit this story at AltonDailyNews.com or call 618-797-4600.

 

Routes with Restored MCT Express Service, effective June 1, 2020 are listed below:

#1X Riverbend Express: Two morning trips and two afternoon trips restored.
Service operates between Eastgate Plaza, Granite City, and downtown St. Louis. Buses will not serve
Alton, Godfrey, or Bethalto at this time.

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#5 Tri-City Regional: Two morning trips and two afternoon trips restored.
Service operates between Granite City Station to downtown St. Louis. Serving all regular stops.

 

#14X Highland Express: Three morning trips and three afternoon trips restored.
Service operates between Highland, Troy, St. Jacob and downtown St. Louis. Serving all regular stops.

 

#16X Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Express: Two morning trips and two afternoon trips restored.
Service operates between Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville and downtown St. Louis. Serving all regular stops.

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