Governance & transparency
FOIA / Board of Directors
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) declares that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of the Act.
On this page you can find contact information for Rides Mass Transit District’s FOIA Officer, FOIA request guidance, and details about the RMTD Board of Directors, meetings, and membership.
Use this page to:
- Contact the FOIA Officer and submit FOIA requests.
- Understand response timelines under Illinois FOIA.
- Reach the RMTD Board of Directors in writing or by phone.
- See meeting access information and current board membership by county.
Public Notice
Notice of Public Hearing
Rides Mass Transit District will hold a public hearing regarding its State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant application.
Public Hearing Details
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by Rides Mass Transit District for the purpose of considering a transportation project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
- Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: RMTD Administration, 1304 Frank Leberman Drive, Harrisburg, IL 62946
- Conference Call: Dial 618-215-3728 and enter Conference ID 047053#.
State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant
The proposed project serves the Illinois counties of Pope, Hardin, Saline, Gallatin, Williamson, White, Wayne, Hamilton, Edwards, Wabash, Lawrence, Richland, Jasper, Crawford, Cumberland, Clark, and Edgar.
The following replacement vehicles are requested as part of Rides Mass Transit District’s Rural Consolidated Vehicle Procurement application:
- 20 super medium-duty vehicles: 26-passenger, ADA-equipped vehicles totaling $3,780,000.00.
- 24 medium-duty vehicles: 14-passenger, ADA-equipped vehicles totaling $3,120,000.00.
- 2 minivans: Five-passenger, ADA-equipped minivans totaling $150,000.00.
Total projected project cost: $7,050,000.00. These vehicles will replace vehicles currently used to provide public transportation throughout the project service area.
Project Information
Consolidated Vehicle Procurement: This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Rides Mass Transit District using federal funds.
Relocation: Relocation assistance will not be required.
Environmental Impact: The project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.
Comprehensive Planning: The project conforms with comprehensive transportation planning in the service area.
Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities: All new equipment included in the project will meet ADA accessibility requirements for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Public Participation
At the hearing, Rides Mass Transit District will provide interested persons and agencies with an opportunity to be heard regarding the social, economic, and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit evidence and recommendations verbally or in writing.
Any hearing-impaired person wishing to attend the public hearing should notify Rides Mass Transit District at least one week before the scheduled hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.
A copy of the state grant application for the proposed project and intended service area will be available for public inspection at:
Rides Mass Transit District Administration1304 Frank Leberman Drive
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Contact Information
Adam Lach, CEO
Phone:
618-253-8761
Email:
adam.lach@ridesmtd.com
Freedom of Information Act
FOIA requests and response timelines
Learn how to submit a FOIA request to Rides Mass Transit District and how Illinois FOIA timelines are applied.
FOIA requests
Freedom of Information Act
FOIA Illinois Attorney General
Requests may be submitted:
- In person or mailed to 1304 Frank Leberman Drive, Harrisburg, IL 62946.
- Emailed to the FOIA Officer.
- Faxed to 618-252-2754.
FOIA timeline
Five (5) business days from the day after the public body receives the request. RMTD’s business days are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
However, that time period may be extended for an additional five (5) business days from the date of the original due date if:
- The requested information is stored at a different location.
- The request requires the collection of a substantial number of documents.
- The request requires an extensive search.
- The requested records have not been located and require additional effort to find.
- The requested records need to be reviewed by staff who can determine whether they are exempt from FOIA.
- The requested records cannot be produced without unduly burdening the public body or interfering with its operations.
- The request requires the public body to consult with another public body that has substantial interest in the subject matter of the request.
If additional time is needed, the public body must notify the requester in writing within five (5) business days after the receipt of the request of the statutory reasons for the extension and when the requested information will be produced.
Board of Directors
Contacting the RMTD Board and attending meetings
Rides Mass Transit District’s Board of Directors can be contacted in writing or by phone, and meetings are held at four locations via video conferencing.
Contact the Board of Directors
If you wish to contact Rides Mass Transit District’s Board of Directors, you may do so in writing to:
Rides Mass Transit District
Attn: Board of Directors
1304 Frank Leberman Drive
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Or by contacting the Rides’ Administration Office at (618) 253-8761.
Board meetings and audio access
Meeting locations
RMTD Administration
1304 Frank Leberman Drive
Harrisburg, Illinois 62946
RMTD White County Operations Center
149 Industrial Park Drive
Grayville, Illinois 62844
RMTD Crawford County Operations Center
1307 W. Mulberry St.
Robinson, Illinois 62454
RMTD Edgar County Operations Center
509 E. Jasper St.
Paris, Illinois 61944
Audio can be accessed at the time of the meetings by calling 1-618-215-3728 and entering conference ID: 047053#.
Representation by county
RMTD Board members
The RMTD Board is comprised of members from the counties listed below. Each member represents their county on the Board of Directors.
Clark County
Nora Swalls
Crawford County
Connie Calvert
Edwards County
Dorothy Kuykendall
Edgar County
Scott Ball
Gallatin County
Ken Baker
Hamilton County
Donetta Reed Malone
Hardin County
Reima Shetler
Lawrence County
Erma Vance
Pope County
Tim Green
Richland County
Chris Waller
Vice Chairman
Saline County
Jeff Dennison
Wabash County
Kent Freeland
Chairman
Wayne County
John McDannel
White County
Chris Birkla
RMTD Board Meeting Dates
2026
The RMTD Board meeting dates are as follows below.
July 23
August 13
September 10
October 15
November 12
December 10
2027
The RMTD Board meeting dates are as follows below.
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 15
May 13
June 10
July 29