MCT resumes summer youth passes
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GRANITE CITY Starting June 1, Madison County students 18 and younger can ride Madison County Transit (MCT) buses for free until Labor Day using the 2021 MCT Summer Youth Pass.
The MCT Summer Youth Pass program which offers free rides for Madison County students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade during the summer months has been offered since 2008. This year, about 8,500 passes have been distributed to intermediate and high schools throughout the Madison County. Passes are also available from MCT by request.
“For 12 years now, the MCT Summer Youth Pass has provided critical transportation for Madison County students during the summer months,” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “With more activities re-opening throughout Madison County, using the Youth Pass to ride MCT offers a free and safe way for students to access summer jobs, classes, extra-curricular activities, recreation areas, and eve
MCT starts commemorative tree, bench program for trails
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PONTOON BEACH Madison County Transit has launched the MCT Trails Commemorative Tree & Bench Program.
The new program provides way for residents and trail users to purchase a tree or bench to be placed along an MCT trail to honor a loved one, or recognize an organization, civic group or business.
The MCT trail system includes nine major trails spanning 137 miles, ranging from trails through old-growth forest and unsurpassed views of the Mississippi River, to urban trails connecting parks to outside areas.
“For years we’ve heard from trail users who want to make a contribution to the MCT Trails while commemorating a loved one or an organization,” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “This program allows residents to become more engaged with the MCT Trails, while providing funds for trail amenities such as benches and trees, which have also been requested.”
More vaccinations set in Alton, Collinsville
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON More COVID-19 vaccination options were announced Monday for Madison County.
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville will be used by the Madison County Health Department to administer as many as 1,350 vaccinations a day. Six organizations also will partner with the health department to offer weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Alton during March.
“We are happy to partner with the Illinois National Guard and community partners throughout the county to increase our capacity to administer vaccines in Madison County, especially to our vulnerable populations,” said Toni Corona, Director of Public Health, Madison County Health Department.
MCT proposes lower fares
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GRANITE CITY Madison County Transit (MCT) is proposing lower fares.
“With wages down and unemployment rates up, there has never been a more critical time to remove the barriers to transit use and help the people of Madison County access jobs, shopping, doctors, and other vital services,” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “By making bus service simpler and more affordable, we believe that MCT is playing a key role in helping rebuild our local economy.”
A live virtual discussion with MCT staff on the proposed changes is planned 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. by clicking https://bit.ly/34AAqtF or calling 618-437-6446, conference ID 959 787 190#.
MCT proposes lower fares
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GRANITE CITY Madison County Transit (MCT) is proposing lower fares.
“With wages down and unemployment rates up, there has never been a more critical time to remove the barriers to transit use and help the people of Madison County access jobs, shopping, doctors, and other vital services,” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “By making bus service simpler and more affordable, we believe that MCT is playing a key role in helping rebuild our local economy.”
A live virtual discussion with MCT staff on the proposed changes is planned 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. by clicking https://bit.ly/34AAqtF or calling 618-437-6446, conference ID 959 787 190#.