Level 1 Winter Weather Alert

A Level 1 Winter Weather Alert indicates buses will continue to run regular routes, but may be up to 15 minutes behind schedule.

Level 2 Winter Weather Alert

A Level 2 Winter Weather Alert indicates that routes may be up to 15 minutes behind and the following route modifications are necessary:

• Route 10: No service is provided in Hampton.
• Route 20: Service will be provided on 15th Street instead of 16th Street between 7th - 13th Avenues in Moline.
• Route 30: No service will be provided on 25th Street or 31st Avenue in Rock Island. In Moline, the route will use 27th Street instead of 25th Street.
• Route 40: Service will be provided on US67 and 92nd Avenue instead of Frontage Roads in Milan.
• Route 53: No service will be provided on 10th Avenue or 34th Street in Rock Island.
• Route 55: Service will be provided on 17th Street instead of 16th Street between 1st - 5th Avenues in Silvis.
• Route 57: Service will be provided on 15th Street instead of 12th Street in Moline.
• Route 59: Service will be provided on 15th Street instead of 16th Street between 7th - 13th Avenues in Moline.
• Route 70: Service will be demand response west of 4th Street and Andalusia Road in Milan.
• Microtransit: Route modifications will be as needed, dependent on weather conditions.

Level 3 Winter Weather Alert

A Level 3 Winter Weather Alert indicates that routes may be up to 15 minutes behind additional route modifications are necessary. Route modifications include the detours provided in the Level 2 Winter Weather Alert, as well as the following detours:

• Route 10: No service to Hampton or the Industrial Park in East Moline.
• Route 20: Service will be provided on 15th Street instead of 16th Street between 7th - 13th Avenues in Moline. No service will be provided on Frontage Road, 25th Street and 39th Avenue. 
• Route 30: No service will be provided on 25th Street or 31st Avenue in Rock Island. In Moline, the route will use 27th Street instead of 25th Street.
• Route 40: The route will stay on 11th Street in Rock Island and there will be no service to Sunset Heights.
• Route 53: There will be no service on 34th Street, 10th Avenue, 32nd Street or 12th Avenue in Rock Island.
• Route 55: Service will be provided on 17th Street instead of 16th Street between 1st - 5th Avenues in Silvis. There will be no service to Illini Towers or Warren Towers.
• Route 57: Inbound and outbound will use 15th Street instead of 12th Street
• Route 59: Inbound and outbound will run on 15th Street between 7th Avenue and 13th Avenue instead of 16th Street.
• Route 60: There will be no service to Black Hawk College. In Rock Island, buses will operate on 9th Street instead of 5th Street. There will be no demand response service.
• Route 70: Service will be demand response west of 4th Street and Andalusia Road in Milan.
• Microtransit: Route modifications will be as needed, dependent on weather conditions.
  

Winter Weather Safety Tips

• Be cautious of your safety during a Winter Weather Alert, and only travel if necessary.
• Dress warm and wear high-visibility clothing.
• Wear proper shoes to prevent slipping while getting on or off a Metro bus.
• Make sure the bus has come to a complete stop before moving forward to board.
• During evening trips, wait for the bus in a well-lit area. Carry a flashlight if possible and wave to get the attention of the operator.
• Exercise additional caution when getting off the bus. Remember, the stairs and aisle may be slippery from the snow.
• Give your driver extra notice before you arrive at your destination.