Monroe Randolph Transit District

Monroe Randolph Transit District Public Transportation for Monroe and Randolph Counties

The mission of MRT is to provide affordable, efficient, accessible transportation for all residents of Monroe and Randolph counties.

Celebrating Freedom. Honoring History. Happy Juneteenth.
06/19/2026

Celebrating Freedom. Honoring History. Happy Juneteenth.

❤️🖤💚 Juneteenth Closure ReminderMonroe Randolph Transit District will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of J...
06/17/2026

❤️🖤💚 Juneteenth Closure Reminder

Monroe Randolph Transit District will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth, a day that celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress.

There will be no transit service or administrative office hours on June 19th.

We look forward to serving you again when regular operations resume on Monday, June 22nd!

🎫 Did you spot one of these around Sparta last week?Our team distributed complimentary MRTD Loop Passes throughout the c...
06/12/2026

🎫 Did you spot one of these around Sparta last week?

Our team distributed complimentary MRTD Loop Passes throughout the community, and each pass is pre-loaded with $2 in fare value — enough for a FREE round trip on the Sparta Loop!

✅ No scheduling required
✅ Hop on and ride when it's convenient for you
✅ Use it now or save it for later — the value is already loaded to the card

The Sparta Loop provides easy, affordable transportation to destinations throughout town for just $1 per ride.

🚌 Not sure where the bus goes or when it runs? Check out the Sparta Loop schedules and route information on our website at www.goMRTD.com.

If you received one of these passes, we'd love to hear about your experience riding the Loop!

👀 Chester residents: Keep an eye out — complimentary Chester Loop passes will be arriving soon!

💲 And if you ride it and you LOVE it, you can re-fill your pass at ANY time to keep your fares convenient and cashless!

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🔥 The forecast this week? HOT. 🔥The good news? Our vehicles are nice and cool. ❄️🚌The Sparta and Chester Loops are an ea...
06/09/2026

🔥 The forecast this week? HOT. 🔥

The good news? Our vehicles are nice and cool. ❄️🚌

The Sparta and Chester Loops are an easy, affordable way to get where you need to go for day-to-day errands—without melting in the summer sun.

📍 Check out our route information at www.gomrtd.com and plan your trip today!

🇺🇸🚌❤️ A few of our favorite things...Freedom. Community. Independence. And access to healthcare.As America celebrates 25...
06/09/2026

🇺🇸🚌❤️ A few of our favorite things...

Freedom. Community. Independence. And access to healthcare.

As America celebrates 250 years, we're reminded that in rural communities like ours, transportation is more than just a ride—it's a lifeline. Every day, Monroe Randolph Transit District helps connect residents to doctor's appointments, hospital visits, treatments, therapies, and the care they need to live healthier lives.

We're proud to help bridge the miles between home and healthcare, ensuring that transportation isn't a barrier to receiving quality medical care.

Because in the good old USA, access to healthcare shouldn't depend on whether you have a set of car keys.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 Here's to strong communities, accessible healthcare, and the freedom to get where you need to go.

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Hey everyone! Meet David! David is a regular rider on the Sparta Loop, finding independence in getting his local needs...
06/05/2026

Hey everyone! Meet David! David is a regular rider on the Sparta Loop, finding independence in getting his local needs met! He really enjoys leaving his bicycle at home and taking a break in the cool AC on board with MRTD!

Thanks for riding with us, David!

🚍 Sparta, keep an eye out! 👀Angela and Mark are out and about today sharing information about MRTD’s new Sparta Loop and...
06/04/2026

🚍 Sparta, keep an eye out! 👀

Angela and Mark are out and about today sharing information about MRTD’s new Sparta Loop and all the exciting transportation options now available in our community!

If you see them around town, be sure to wave and give them a HONK! 👋📣🚗

They’re handing out FREE $2 ride passes—good for a round-trip ride on the Sparta Loop. Best of all, these passes never expire, so you can save them and ride whenever it’s convenient for you.

The Sparta Loop offers affordable, convenient transportation around town for just $1 per ride, with no reservation required.

🚌 Pick up a brochure and learn:
✅ Where the Loop stops
✅ How the service works
✅ Other MRTD transportation options available in the area

We're excited to bring more transportation choices to Sparta and help connect our community one ride at a time. See you on the Loop!

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Got places to go around town?The MRTD Loop makes getting around easy and affordable.🚌 Just hop on at any designated Loop...
06/02/2026

Got places to go around town?

The MRTD Loop makes getting around easy and affordable.

🚌 Just hop on at any designated Loop stop.
💵 Only $1 per ride.
📍 No reservations required.

Our LOOPS are active in Sparta and Chester! Catch it today, and get where you need to go.

Friday errands? We’ve got you covered. 🚌The MRTD Loops in Chester and Sparta are an easy, affordable way to get around t...
05/29/2026

Friday errands? We’ve got you covered. 🚌

The MRTD Loops in Chester and Sparta are an easy, affordable way to get around town — no scheduling needed. Just hop on at a designated stop and ride where you need to go for only $1 per trip.

Shopping, groceries, appointments, and more… get it done today so you can relax all weekend. 😎

🚏 New Bus Stop signs are popping up all over Sparta at our Loop stops! Take a selfie 📷 with a Bus Stop sign and send it...
05/28/2026

🚏 New Bus Stop signs are popping up all over Sparta at our Loop stops! Take a selfie 📷 with a Bus Stop sign and send it to us for your chance to win a $20 Trip Pass! (Trip Pass can be used on any route! Pass can be reloaded at any time!) Selfie contest runs through June 12!

Chester Loop Bus Stop signs coming soon....

👀 Can you name the stop locations in the photos? (No cheating, MRTD Employees!)

Address

1320 Melmar Drive
Sparta, IL
62286

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 5pm
Thursday 5:30am - 5pm
Friday 5:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16184439087

Website

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