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About Citizens For Modern Transit

WHERE WE STAND

More than a decade ago CMT began its mission to introduce MetroLink to the St. Louis metropolitan area. Since its opening in 1993, ridership has exceeded expectations with an average of 66,000 people choosing MetroLink each day during summer months.

What's more, because of MetroLink integration with the bus system, St. Louisans once again have a public transit system competative with automobile travel. CMT members have played key roles in the passage of funding measures for the expansion of MetroLink and other transportation improvements in the region.

Our mission does not stop here but reaches far beyond the scope of the MetroLink expansion debate to rebuilding the St. Louis City, County, and Illinois neighborhoods by investing in rail transit. Rail transit is not just a way to move from point A to B but a means to energize and revitalize existing communities.

In 2002, CMT official mission was changed to:

CMT leads advocacy efforts to expand light rail as the critical component of an integrated, affordable and convenient public transportation system that will enable economic growth to improve quality of life in the St. Louis region.

Over the years, CMT has received many awards. View KUDOS & AWARDS

Who's Who at CMT

Executive Director
Thomas R. Shrout
info@cmt-stl.org
Program Director
Kim Cella
kcella@cmt-stl.org

Board of Directors

Chair
Grace Crews Corbin

Vice-Chairs
Nancy Cross
Dennis Flatness
Don Musick

Secretary
Rose Windmiller

Treasurer
Craig Heller

At-Large
Richard Murray

Past Chair
Robert Lewis

Board Members
Laura Brennan Ramirez
Edward Fleming
June Fowler
Eric Friedman
Bert Gates
John Gerst
Crystal Howard
L. Sandy MacLean
Patrick McKeehan
Stephen Moore
Patrice Gillespie Smith
Todd Swanstrom
Leonard Toenjes
Mark Vogl
Keith Womer
Cecil Wood

General Counsel
Larry Katzenstein

Join Now

As a member of CMT, you will actively help to rebuild St. Louis communities. By joining CMT, you will receive many benefits including:

  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Special recognition for larger membership donors
  • Recognition in CMT Annual Report for memberships of $250 or above
  • Free Admission to CMT Lecture Series
  • Educational Trip opportunities
  • Subscription to CMT's bi-monthly newsletter
  • CMT's weekly Email Updates
  • Free MetroLink tickets depending on membership levels
  • Transit Updates
  • A voice in shaping St. Louis' neighborhoods

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