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FREE Rides To The Polls March 19th

Since voting is so important and getting to your polling place may not be easy for everyone, SMTD is offering free rides for voters on Election Day, March 19th. When scheduling, tell the dispatcher you are riding to your polling place and give the address. Riders will also receive a free ride home as long…

SMTD Receives Continued Funding from Local Municipalities

Stateline Mass Transit District’s vital service has been serving the communities of Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit for the past 15 years. On Feb. 4, 2024 SMTD will celebrate 16 years in the Stateline under Executive Director Sharon Hecox. They have adhered to the motto, “We’re here to get you there.”  At the Village of Rockton Board of…

Join Us at the Rockton Christmas Walk Parade and the Roscoe Hometown Holiday Celebration!

Start your holiday season off with SMTD! Join us at the Rockton Lighted Parade in downtown Rockton this Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6:00pm. SMTD has a long tradition of having a festive, decorated bus in the lighted parade and the SMTD parade crew is guaranteed to present again this year with lots of twinkling…

SMTD Offering Free Rides to the October 2023 Rockton Blood Drive

Save the Date! SMTD is offering FREE RIDES to blood donors within the SMTD service area for the Rockton blood drive on Tue. October 3 at the Rockton American Legion from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Call SMTD at 779-771-6778 for details, or call 877-561-3330 to schedule your ride. All donors will be entered into…

SMTD Bus in the Roscoe Fall Festival Parade

The staff and friends of SMTD did another wonderful job decorating our bus recently for the 2023 Roscoe Fall Festival! The bus had a fall-theme that was perfect for the beautiful early September day of the festival. This is a family-friendly event held annually to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of the fall…
Lifescape Senior Expo

VISIT SMTD’S BOOTH AT THE LIFESCAPE SENIOR EXPO 2023

Stateline Mass Transit District will exhibit at the 2023 Lifescape Senior Expo. The Expo takes place on Saturday Sept. 23 at the Rock Valley College Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit us at Booth #306 and “Take A Closer Look” at SMTD. Representatives will…

SMTD Offering FREE Shuttle Service at OSD 2023

SMTD once again will provide a FREE park and ride shuttle service at the 2023 Old Settlers Days in Rockton. This annual summer festival draws thousands of visitors and features a parade on Saturday. This year, Old Settlers Days will take place at Settlers Park in Rockton, IL on June 15-18. Every year, SMTD participates…

SMTD Offers Free Shuttle Service at 3rd Annual Pelican Fest

The 3rd annual Rockton Pelican Fest is a free family-oriented event that celebrates the annual return of the American white pelicans and other migratory birds to the Rock River, giving the public a chance to learn about their migration as they stop in northern Illinois during their spring migration north or west. The event will…

SMTD To Offer Free Rides to Rockton Blood Drive

Save the Date! SMTD is offering FREE RIDES to blood donors within the SMTD service area for the Rockton blood drive on Tue. April 25 at the Rockton American Legion from 12-6 pm. Call 779-771-6778 for details, or call 877-561-3330 to schedule your ride.

Take SMTD To Catch The Van Galder Bus

If you’re going to O’Hare, Chicago, or anywhere that the Van Galder/Coach USA buses go, SMTD is an excellent choice for drop off and pick up at the South Beloit depot. If you live in the South Beloit, Rockton or Roscoe area, leave your car at home and take advantage of SMTD when riding the…

SMTD Awarded Rebuild IL Transit Funding

Stateline Mass Transit District has recently been awarded capital grant funding through the Statewide Transit Rebuild Illinois (RBI), which supports mass transit projects throughout the state. Stateline Mass Transit District will receive $215,021 in capital investment funds for the purchase of (3) paratransit handicapped accessible vehicles for expansion of service, including security cameras & bicycle…
Mother And Son Going To School On Bus Together

SMTD Changes Age of Unaccompanied Rider from 7 down to 5

After considerations regarding students unaccompanied by an adult and under the age of 7 riding SMTD to after school programs, SMTD has changed the current fare structure. They have dropped the age of unaccompanied child rider from current seven (7) years of age and above to five (5) years and above at fare rate of…

Stateline Mass Transit District

11722 Main Street, Roscoe. IL 61073

Phone: 779-771-6778  Ride Scheduling: 877-561-3330