| Slogan | "The Public Service Leader for Today and Tomorrow" |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 1998 |
| Headquarters | Bourbonnais, Illinois |
| Locale | Kankakee County |
| Service type | Bus |
| Routes | Bus: 11 total routes |
| Operator | River Valley Metro Mass Transit District |
| Web site | rivervalleymetro.com |
The River Valley Metro, also known as the "METRO" is a mass transit system that serves most of Kankakee County in the state of Illinois.[1] Founded in 1998 and operational by 1999 the River Valley Metro mass transit district took over the Kankakee Area Transit System (KATS) and became a vital means of transportation in the region.[1][2] The Metro has 11 total routes and three transfer centers which serve the communities of Bradley, Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Aroma Park and Manteno. The Metro has also received many awards including, Metro Magazine's "Fastest Growing Transit System" in North America for 2001 and "Success in Enhancing Ridership Award" from the Federal Transit Administration in 2008.[3]