Shawnee Mass Transit District

Shawnee Mass Transit District
A Shawnee MTD bus in October 2025
FormerlySouthern Most Area Rural Transit (2003-2013)
FoundedJanuary 30, 2001
Commenced operation2003
Headquarters100 Smart Drive, Vienna, IL 62995
LocaleAnna, Cairo, and Metropolis, Illinois
Service areaSouthwest Illinois; Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union Counties
Service typeBus service, paratransit
Routes5
Fleet78 vehicles
Annual ridership113,788 (2023)
WebsiteShawnee MTD

Shawnee Mass Transit District (often shortened to Shawnee MTD) is a provider of mass transportation in Southern Illinois, primarily serving Anna, Cario, and Metropolis. Fixed-route and inter-city transit services are provided in these communities, while additional demand-response service is available through their 5 county service area which include Alexander County, Johnson County, Massac County, Pulaski County, and Union County. As of 2023, the system provided 113,788 rides with around 33,029 revenue hours and a fleet of 78 vehicles.