SLATS (Stateline Area Transportation Study) has contracted with AECOM to conduct a comprehensive Transit Development Plan (TDP) for the greater region of Beloit, Wisconsin, and Northern Illinois. This study aims to identify potential improvements to enhance service efficiency, expand service coverage, and improve regional connectivity. If you are interested, please attend either or both of…
SMTD Offering FREE Shuttle Service at Old Settlers Days 2025
6/6/2025
SMTD once again will provide a FREE park and ride shuttle service at the 2025 Old Settlers Days at Settlers Park in Rockton, IL on June 12-15. This annual summer festival draws thousands of attendees. Every year, SMTD provides a free shuttle service to the festival gates from the parking lot at Hononegah High School.…
The Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD) wishes to announce its Program of Projects as a requirement in applying for Federal funds for Fiscal Year 2026. The Stateline Mass Transit District will apply for Operating funds of $761,532.00 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The total amount of Section 5307 funds requested by SMTD is…
SMTD Offers Free Shuttle at 2025 Rockton Pelican Fest
4/23/2025
The 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 be held…
Have Your Say on Illinois’ Futuristic High-Speed Rail—Participate in the Virtual Public Event! Visit: www.ilhighspeedrail.org The High-Speed Rail Commission invites you to attend a Virtual Public Event to learn about and share your thoughts on the Illinois High-Speed Rail Feasibility Study, which examines the possibility of a cutting-edge statewide high-speed rail network linking Chicago and…
Your input would be appreciated. An important step in the transit service planning process is to obtain input from the community regarding the existing transit systems and potential service destinations. In association with Beloit Transit System (BTS) and Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD), Stateline Area Transportation Study (SLATS) is hosting two open houses in Beloit…
Join SMTD at the Rockton Christmas Walk Parade and Roscoe Hometown Holidays Celebration
12/3/2024
Start your holiday season off with SMTD! Join us at the Rockton Lighted Parade in downtown Rockton this Saturday, December 7, 2024 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…
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, November 5th. 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…
Visit SMTD’s Booth at the 2024 Lifescape Senior Expo
8/23/2024
Stateline Mass Transit District will exhibit at the 2024 Lifescape Senior Expo. The Expo takes place on Saturday Sept. 21 at the Rock Valley College Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit us at Booth #503 and “Take A Closer Look” at SMTD. Representatives will…
An addendum to this post: The IT/computer issues we’ve experienced since Friday have been resolved and SMTD computers are again fully functional. Thank you for your patience during this trying time. Call 877-561-3330 to schedule your ride. Due to global technology disruptions affecting Microsoft, SMTD customers may have experienced service issues. The outage disrupted flights,…
SMTD Receives Continued Funding from Local Municipalities
1/9/2024
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…
SMTD Offering Free Rides to the October 2023 Rockton Blood Drive
9/27/2023
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…
