MetroLINK Announces Route Improvements

(QC Times - 7/7/17) - MetroLINK, transit system serving the Illinois Quad-Cities, recently announced it has improved transit routes in East Moline, Silvis, Carbon Cliff and Colona with changes taking effect Monday.

How Channel Cat's New Mobile Tickets Will Help You Save Money This Season

(5/25/17 - WQAD) " The Channel Cat begins its 2017 season on Friday, May 26th at 9am, but on Thursday, May 25th, WQAD News 8 got to take the first ride as part of our weekly "Breakfast With..." segment on Good Morning Quad Cities."

"Your Bike is Your Fare" May 15-19

Bettendorf Transit, Davenport CitiBus, and Metro are pleased to join forces again this year in support of QC cyclists by offering free rides to those who choose to “bike and bus” during Bike to Work Week, May 15 – 19, 2017.

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MetroLINK Launches TransLoc Rider App to Provide Real-time Transit Information

March 7, 2017 – MetroLINK announced today its partnership with nationally recognized transportation technology provider TransLoc to provide state-of-the-art transit technology tools to local Metro bus system riders. The TransLoc Rider app is now...

Officials expect The Q to be ready in May

Dispatch - 2/24/2017 - The project, also known as the Quad-Cities multi-modal passenger rail station and business development, is downtown just south of MetroLINK's Centre Station.

Celebrate Safely with Metro on New Year's Eve

(Dispatch - 12/27/16) MetroLINK is pleased to announce the availability of late-night Metro service on Saturday, December 31, 2016 to accommodate New Year’s Eve festivities in the Illinois Quad Cities.

Mr. Thanksgiving is back for 46th year

(1/2/17-QC Times) Bob Vogelbaugh, aka "Mr. Thanksgiving," is hosting his 46th annual community dinner from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 24 at the SouthPark Mall in Moline.

Special MetroLINK New Year's Eve Service Planned

(12/27/16 - WQAD) New Year’s Eve revelers will be able to take advantage of a special late night service from MetroLINK in the Illinois Quad-Cities on Dec. 31.

MetroLINK Announces the End of the Channel Cat Water Taxi Season

This weekend will be the last weekend until 2017 to catch a ride on the Channel Cat Water Taxi. The seasonal service will end on Sunday.

The Channel Cat will operate a modified schedule Saturday and Sunday as follows: 11:10 am - 6:10 pm.

The Chan...Read on...

MetroLINK Getting a Dozen New Buses to Keep Fleet Young

Dispatch (10/7/16): "Pay $1. Get to ride in a $450,000 brand-spanking-new vehicle. MetroLINK is spending $5 million to put a dozen new buses on the road, according to administration manager Jennifer Garrity."

Rock Island County deputies train to handle gunman on MetroLINK bus

WQAD (9/21/16): On 9/21/16, deputies with the Rock Island County Emergency Services Team conducted an active shooter drill on board a MetroLINK bus.

An Inside Peak at What Will Become the Q

Dispatch Argus (8/30/16): The O'Rourke building is empty now, still heavy with the feel of its warehouse past, but proponents of The Q on Tuesday detailed the destination they want it to become.

Battery-Powered Bus to Join MetroLINK Fleet

QC Times (8/26/16): Friday morning, MetroLINK and Proterra offered a sneak peek at MetroLINK’s latest environmentally friendly addition to the agency's sustainable fleet: a 100 percent battery-operated electric bus.

Efforts Unite Neighbors in Floreciente

QC Times (6/18/16): "MetroLINK's request for land for a new bus stop was matched up with an available location in front of the Boys & Girls Club Administration Building."

MetroLINK Expands Its Mobile App Technology

APTA Passenger Transport (May 2016): "MetroLINK recently partnered with TransLoc to expand its mobile app technology.

MetroLINK Gets $391G Federal Grant to Help Buy $460G Bus

Dispatch Argus (9/8/16): "A $391,000 federal grant will cover 80 percent of the cost for one new bus to be added to the fleet of the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK)."

Rep. Bustos Stopped by MetroLINK in Rock Island,Talks Federal Funding

WQAD (3/9/16): "US Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was in Rock Island Wednesday, March 9 touring the MetroLink's self sufficient maintenance facility."

The Q Opening Expected in May

Dispatch Argus (8/9/16): "The Q" will be opening a few months later than initially expected — some time in May

Battery-Electric Proterra Buses Usher Illinois Quad Cities Closer to Zero-Emission Future

MOLINE, Ill., August 26, 2016 – Proterra, the leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, today announced that the Illinois Quad Cities’ MetroLINK transit organization, is going forward with the purchase of two 40-foot Proterra XR electric bu...Read on...

“Channel Cat” Passenger Ferryboat Service Announces New Mobile Ticketing App

Mass Transit Magazine (6/2/2016)
"The Channel Cat Water Taxi, a passenger ferry service run by MetroLINK (Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District), recently announced the launch of their new account-based mobile ticketing app."

Area leaders hail renewed rail commitment

Dispatch-Argus Article (6/23/2016)
"Quad-Cities mayors and state representatives gathered Thursday to hail Illinois' renewed commitment to the Chicago to Quad-Cities passenger rail line, although the project remains tangled in the state's budget impasse."

Channel Cat serves as taxi, sightseeing adventure

QC Times Article (7/10/2016)
"Passengers who hailed from North Carolina to Otley, Iowa, and places in between enjoyed a cool, and sometimes damp, ride Sunday on the bi-state Channel Cat Water Taxi."

Channel Cat water taxi brings changes to its summer 2016 season

Dispatch-Argus (5/26/2016)
"The Quad-Cities MetroLINK Channel Cat water taxi begins its 2016 season today, introducing a smartphone app, new dock and a "Ride & Save" discount program."

Joslin bus route leads to opportunity

QC Times Article (7/11/2016)
"His head resting in tattooed arms, Lamont Swift dozed off while the bus wheels rolled beneath him."

MetroLink gets new system to secure wheelchairs

Dispatch - Quad-Cities transit service MetroLINK will be testing a new system to secure wheelchair customers on bus rides, administration manager Jennifer Garrity said Monday.

2015 APTA AdWheel Grand Award and First-Place Winners

The annual AdWheel Grand Awards award transit systems for categories in marketing and communications. MetroLINK was a first place winner for "Advertisement-Advocacy/Awareness" (for the "Transit Moves the Quad Cities Forward" campaign)....Read on...

Metro Mega Stop creates new front door for SouthPark

QC Times Article (12/7/2015)
The reinvention of SouthPark Mall rolled on Monday as MetroLINK opened a new Metro Mega Stop to provide bus riders with better access to the Moline site.

MetroLINK announces the end of the Channel Cat Water Taxi season

Dispatch-Argus Article (10/15/2015)
"The Channel Cat Water Taxi has ended operations for the 2015 season. "

Moline moves forward on the 'Q' Station

QC Times Article (02/02/2016)
"The city of Moline is moving forward with its big projects, all the while operating not only within the budget, but expecting an income surplus."

Moline: Western, new bridge, train station will drive more changes

QC Times Article (9/27/2015) - "When Janet Mathis, president and chief executive officer of Renew Moline talks about "what's next" for Moline, she cites three factors that will bring significant change..."

New Mega Stop open at SouthPark

Dispatch - Argus Article (12/04/2015)
"MetroLink has launched service from its newly constructed Mega Stop at SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St., Moline."

Record Breaking Year for the Channel Cat Water Taxi

KWQC Article (9/08/2015)
"The Channel Cat Water Taxi ended its regularly scheduled season over the Labor Day weekend, reporting a record ridership for 2015, so far of nearly 40,000 passengers."

The Loop bus service discontinued

Dispatch-Argus Article (04/25/2016)
"A Loop bus fleet has ceased taking passengers to Moline, Rock Island, Davenport and Bettendorf downtowns, ending a five-year run."

Channel Cat Opens Riverbend Commons

QC Times Article (7/22/2016)
"MetroLINK celebrated the opening of its new Channel Cat landing in Moline on Friday."

Upgraded Channel Cat Landing Now in Service

Dispatch-Argus Article (7/22/16) "A new landing for the Channel Cat water taxi upgrades the service and creates a new "gateway" to the Moline riverfront."