ATS - Alternative Transportation System | Southwestern Illinois College

ATS – Alternative Transportation System

General Information

Curb-to-curb community service for individuals certified as American Disabilities Act (ADA) eligible and service for those age 60 or older and ambulatory in some areas.

  • Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
  • Pre-registration Required
    • Metro Assessment Center 314 982-1510 (ADA Only)
    • ATS: 618-239-0749, ext. 726, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Reservations must be made one to five days in advance, during ATS normal business hours. Call 618-239-0749 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-7 days a week
  • Cost per ride:
    • Cash: $4 per trip (exact change required)
    • 10-trip coupon booklet for $28 (exact change or check required)
  • Ticket purchase location:
    • ATS office located in Suite C at the Belleville Metro Link Station Plaza, 718 Scheele Street, Belleville, IL
    • Coupon books are available for delivery
  • All riders must have a picture I.D. with them
  • Guests (maximum of 2 per trip) allowed at cash fare rate
  • Personal Care Attendants (PCA) ride free for qualified ADA customers
  • Reservation/Information/Cancellation number: 618-239-0749
  • Email available (must receive request 48 hours in advance)
  • ATS Customer Service
  • Area served is subject to change without notice

ADA Service

Service is available in the following areas

Townships: Belleville, Canteen, Caseyville, Centreville, East St. Louis, Engelmann, Lebanon, Mascoutah, O’Fallon, St. Clair, Shiloh Valley, Smithton, States and Stookey Municipalities: Lebanon, Mascoutah and Smithton (limited hours of service)

  • Service within 1 mile of Metrobus line/MetroLink
  • Operates on same schedule as Metrobuses and MetroLink
  • Transfer service available to Call-A-Ride in St. Louis, Mo., and ACT in Madison County, Ill.
  • Service anywhere within service area for any reason

Elderly Service

Service is available in the following areas

Townships: Belleville, St. Clair and Stookey

Municipalities: Belleville, Shiloh and Swansea. Areas served subject to change without notice.

  • Must be 60 or older and ambulatory
  • Service anywhere within service area for any reason
  • Service available Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m