RMTD Service Alerts
For a list of the latest and most accurate service alerts please see information below.
Due to the closure of Mulberry St between Winnebago St and Court St, some berth assignments have changed. This change will be effective Monday, November 18th, 2024. The changes are in red and are listed by order of route number.
Effective Monday, March 10th, Whitman St will be closed from just west of Court St and just east of Horsman St. Ridge Ave will be closed from Whitman St to just south of North Ave. This work is expected to be completed sometime in October 2025.
The detours will be as follows:
General Notifications
RMTD will provide additional service on the #16/#17 Saturday Routes and #46 Perryville & Alpine Sunday Route on March 8-9, 2025, for the annual Rockin Rockford AAU Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two in Loves Park, IL. The #16/#17 and #46 routes will be extended as a shuttle route to operate between the Sportscore Two Parking Lot C at Interstate Blvd./Stadium Dr. and the Mercyhealth Sportscore Two facility at Paladin Pkwy./Sportscore Place in order to provide an accessible transportation option for individuals with disabilities. Please see the details below.
• Saturday, March 8th: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 1:45 PM - 4:15 PM
• Sunday, March 9th: 6:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Warming Centers
Winnebago and Boone Counties
2024-2025
Winnebago County Sites
The Carpenter’s Place
1149 Railroad Ave. Rockford, IL
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
Rockford Rescue Mission
715 W. State Rockford, IL
8:00 am – 5:00 pm/7 days a week
Or Open 24/7 for persons needing overnight shelter
City of Rockford Health & Human Services Department
612 N. Church St. Rockford, IL
Monday -Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Brooke Road United Methodist Church
1404 Brooke Road
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Loves Park City Hall (gymnasium)
100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park, IL
Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Second First Church (gymnasium)
318 N. Church (use door on Jefferson Street)
Open every night 8:00 pm-7:00 am (open January 5th until March 9th, 2025)
Boone County Sites
Belvidere Public Safety Building
615 N. Main St. Belvidere, IL
7 days a week, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Area State Authorized Sites
Belvidere Oasis/Illinois Tollway
East of Belvidere Toll Plaza on I90
24 hrs/7 days a week
***This list is subject to change without notice.
SAFETY TIPS FOR THE WINTER
RMTD Winter Weather Tips…………
Winter weather is upon us once again in Rockford Illinois. During the winter season it’s a good idea to be prepared when riding the bus when you want to avoid the hassle of driving in poor weather conditions.
Here are a few of our teams recommended safety tips you should take into consideration when you ride during winter weather:
Dress warm and in layers. Remember to always dress appropriately for the weather. What you wear can make a big impact on how cold weather affects you.
Watching the local news for the forecast is one of the easiest ways to stay informed on upcoming weather and how to prepare for it.
Pay attention to your surroundings.
Anticipate possible delays. During periods of heavy snow and ice, buses, like traffic, may fall behind schedule. When possible, try and take an earlier trip.
Try to clean off snow from your shoes prior to boarding the bus. Keeping shoes as clean as possible before boarding the bus helps prevent the bus floors from getting wet and slippery.
Be careful when boarding buses. Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before trying to board. Make sure to hold handrails when boarding, walking or standing inside the bus.
DO NOT stand in the street or wait at the top of a snow bank. Pick a safe area that will not place you in danger from traffic.
Avoid crowding the curb line as the bus approaches the bus stop. Standing too close to the curb is always dangerous, but even more so during inclement weather.
Take extra measures when commuting at night. Hold a flashlight so that the driver can see you waiting at a stop. If possible, wear reflective apparel or safety bands on your coat or other clothing.
Reflective clothing is always recommended for children when traveling at night.
Your safety is our first concern. Our operators are professionals. Their responsibility is to get you safely to your destination.
Traffic Alerts
Due to weight limit signs at Preston & Daisyfield, W. State & Westmoreland, W. State & Euclid. The following detour will be in effect:
Effective Tuesday March 4, 2025
FROM PRESTON, R-SPRINGFIELD, L - W STATE ST, R-INTO TRAVLUR MOTEL, L-W STATE, R-VINCENT, R- AT THE GAS STATION AIR PUMP, R – W STATE ST, R-ELM, AND RESUME REGULAR ROUTE.
This detour will be in effect until the weight limit signs come down