Funding of Public Transportation The state makes operating assistance payments to downstate public transportation systems on a quarterly basis through the Downstate Public Transportation Fund, which is funded through transfers from the General Revenue Fund. Per state statute (30 ILCS 740), Illinois provides 65% reimbursement of operating expenses for South Central Transit and … [Read more...]
IDOT and RTAC praise South Central Transit
Recently as reported in the Centralia Illinois Sentinel, South Central Illinois Mass Transit District received commendation from both the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Rural Transportation Assistance Center (RTAC) for their productivity, efficiency and overall level of engagement as a transit system. Under the direction of Sheila Niederhofer since July 2006, the … [Read more...]
New Website Reaffirms SCT Community Commitment
South Central Illinois Mass Transit District (SCT) is launching a new Website soon and with it reaffirms its 25-year commitment to the community. “I’m proud to announce the upcoming launch of our new, highly-interactive Website along with several new rider-focused programs,” said Sherri Bassen, SCT public affairs chief. SCT has long offered safe, reliable and cost-effective … [Read more...]
