RMTD Traffic Alerts
For a list of the latest and most accurate traffic 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.
General Notifications
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
Effective September 10, 2024
Due to water main repair work on W Jefferson St, the following detour will be in effect.
Outbound: 3 Huffman Blvd
From DTTC, R – W State St, R Winnebago, R – Park Ave, L – N Court St, Resume Regular Route
Inbound: 3 Huffman Blvd
From Court St, R – Park Ave, L Winnebago, L – Mulberry, R – Court, Resume Regular Route
Inbound: 11L/42L E State Limited, 13 Rural St
From W Jefferson St, L Wyman, R – Mulberry, L – N Winnebago St, Resume Regular Route
Inbound: 14 Seventh St, 15 Kishwaukee St, 22L N 2nd St Limited, 32 E State
From W Jefferson St, L – Wyman, R – Mulberry, L – N Court, Resume Regular Route
THIS DETOUR WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE REPAIR WORK IS COMPLETE.
Thank you for your cooperation,
SN-24-17
DATE 10/29/24
TO: FIXED ROUTE
FROM: RMTD Supervisors
RE: 7th street detour
Due construction on 23rd between 11th and 15th st
Effective Tuesday, October 29, 2024 until construction is complete sometime Thursday November 31st, 2024.
Inbound 7th street:
• From Adli
• Left on Harrison
• Right on 11th St
• Left on 22nd AV
• Resume regular route