MTD News & Alerts
Holiday Service - December 2011
Christmas & New Years service information
Saturday, December 24 - Sunday service
Sunday, December 25 - NO service
Sunday, January 1 - Sunday service
Monday, January 2 - Sunday service
Thanksgiving Holiday Alert - 21 November 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
MTD will be CLOSED and there will be NO SERVICE on Thursday, November 24.
MTD will operate SUNDAY SERVICE on Friday, November 25.
Alert - 14 November 2011
Morning Schedules for Lines 1 & 2 Will Change Effective November 14
Schedules will be adjusted for morning trips on Lines 1 & 2 on Monday, November 14, 2011. Schedule adherence will be improved with the new time tables. Read more...
Alert - 12 November 2011
Santa Barbara Int'l Marathon & Half-Marathon will disrupt MTD service
On the morning of Saturday, November 12, 2011, routes 5, 6, 7, 11, 23, & 25 will experience missed trips, delays &/or detours. Read more...
Alert - 11 November 2011
MTD will be operating SATURDAY Service on Veterans Day
All MTD buses will operate on Saturday schedules on Friday November 11, 2011. Please call MTD Customer Service at 805-963-3366 for more information.
Alert - 31 October 2011
Service Disruptions LIKELY During Halloween Weekend
MTD bus service will be suspended in Isla Vista if/when it becomes unsafe to travel the streets of the area during the Halloween festivites. Routes in other areas may also experience service delays due to heavy passenger loads. Please call MTD Customer Service at 805-963-3366 for more information.
Alert - 18 October 2011
Rideshare Week is October 24 - 28, 2011
Ride FREE on MTD's new Coastal Express Limited commuter service from Ventura during Rideshare Week!
Alert - 26 August 2011
New Coastal Express Limited service begins Monday, August 29
Coastal Express Limited commuter service from Ventura to Santa Barbara & Goleta debuts next week. Try the new service FREE through the end of August!
Alert - 22 August 2011
New Routes & Schedules TODAY!
Route & schedule changes for the 2011-2012 year go into effect on August 22, 2011. Be sure to check the routes you ride regularly to see if your schedules have changed.
Alert - 12 August 2011
Valley Express Service to be Discontinued
MTD's Valley Express service will be discontinued after 8/19/2011. Beginning 8/22/2011, commuter bus service from the Santa Ynez Valley will be provided by the Clean Air Express. To claim a refund for unused Valley Express passes, please submit a Pass Refund Request.
Service Alert - 20 July 2011
Airport Bus Stop Closed through September 2011
The SB Airport bus stop (from SB/Goleta toward UCSB) is closed due to construction. The nearest bus stop is at Fairview & Fowler, 0.4 miles away. If you don't want to walk that far, you could instead catch a bus from UCSB to the airport. Please allow extra time to get there!
Independence Day Service - 4 July 2011
MTD will Run Sunday Service; Additional Buses after Fireworks
On the Independence Day holiday, Monday July 4, 2011, MTD buses will operate on Sunday schedules, and some services will be affected by the parade and fireworks events. Read more...
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Press Release - 30 June 2011
MTD Honors Two Long-Time Employees
Bob Burnham, who retired after 30 years at MTD, was honored for his exceptional service at a recent meeting of MTD's Board of Directors. Read more...
Sevice Alert! Summer Solstice Celebration - 24-26 June 2011
Buses may be delayed or detoured
During special events, such as the Summer Solstice Celebration June 24-26, 2011, large passenger loads and/or heavy traffic may cause some buses to be delayed and/or detoured. Passengers are advised to allow extra time to reach their destinations. We apologize for the inconvenience.
14 June 2011 - MTD Board Honors Long-Time Employee
Jose Bautista has been at MTD for more than 30 years
Jose Bautista was honored for his exceptional service at a meeting of MTD's Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Read more...
MTD Board Approves FY2012 Service Plan
Route & schedule changes will take effect on August 22, 2011.
MTD's Board of Directors unanimously approved a 4% reduction in service for Fiscal Year 2012. Read more...
Transit Talk Scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:30 PM
MTD Seeks Public Input on Route & Schedule Changes
MTD's Board of Directors will hear input on the route & schedule changes that are proposed to take effect on August 22, 2011. Read more...
11 March 2011 - NO STRIKE!!
Teamsters Vote to Accept Contract
A strike by Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) drivers, mechanics, utility workers, and service workers has been avoided and all bus service will continue as usual. Read more...
9 March 2011 - Teamsters to Vote on Amended Offer
Vote Moved to Friday, March 11
As requested by Union representatives, the vote on the new contract offer has been moved to Friday, March 11th. Read more...
8 March 2011 - Teamsters to Vote on Amended Offer
Vote will take Place on Thursday, March 10
After careful deliberation this morning, the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) Board of Directors authorized a new, amended contract offer to its union bus drivers and mechanics, consistent with recommendations from a State Mediator. Read more...
1 March 2011 - MTD & Teamsters Mediation Continues
No Service Disruptions at This Time
MTD and the Teamsters have agreed to continue contract negotiations through mediation, and will meet again next week. Read more...
Press Release - 7 February 2011
MTD Honors Two Long-Time Employees
Tony Ruiz & Mike Cardona were honored for their exceptional service at a recent meeting of MTD's Board of Directors. Read more...
27 January 2011 - MTD & Teamsters will Enter Into Mediation
Efforts to Resolve Contract Issues Continue
MTD and the Teamsters have agreed to continue contract negotiations through mediation, and will enter it on January 28, 2011. MTD believes its offer is fair and hopes it will be accepted. Read more...
