Transit continues to win at the ballot box nationally
Transit continues to win at the ballot box in 2013 with 2 out of 3 measures for transit passing in May. On May 7, voters in two communities in Ohio and one in Michigan decided on property tax measures for transit. Two of the measures were approved handedly, continuing the trend of success dating back to at least 2000. Kalamazoo County, MI, which has a long history of supporting transit taxes, approved a 0.4 mills renewal levy by 72%. The…
Public Transit is Getting Even Smarter in St. Louis Be a Part of the Transformation!
Metro has begun transitioning to a new fare collection system that will support smart card payment technology in the future. A smart card is a plastic card the size of a credit card that can be loaded with data and programmed for different uses. More than a billion smart cards are already in use worldwide – you may even have one in your wallet! Smart cards can be used for: • Security – employee ID badges, electronic passports, driver’s licenses…
One cent transportation tax dead in Senate
The MO legislative session ends today at 6 p.m. The filibusterers are standing firm, SJR 16 appears to be dead for this year. Primary filibusterers were John Lamping, Ed Emery, and Rob Schaaf. The venue for this issue now switches from the General Assembly to the Missouri Transportation Alliance. An initiative petition could still have this on the ballot in Missouri. If an initiative petition receives enough votes, Missouri residents would have had a chance to vote on the proposed one…
Nominated Transportation Secretary proponent of Streetcar
In the last week of April, 2013 President Obama nominated Charlotte, North Carolina Mayor Anthony Foxx to be his next Secretary of Transportation, replace outgoing Secretary Ray LaHood who announced his retirement earlier this year. LaHood has indicated he would remain in office until the Senate confirms his successor. The administration touted Foxx’s work on Charlotte’s Streetcar Project, efforts to boost the city’s freight transport industry, and expansions to Charlotte International Airport and a light rail system. Foxx is in…
Please join CMT’s ULI Cortex TAP Report to the Community
CMT in partnership with Metro invites you to attend an upcoming Urban Land Institute (ULI) Cortex TAP report on discussions about possible locations for a MetroLink station, parking garage, and incentives for spurring development around the Cortex site. This special presentation to the community will be held at Cortex, 4320 Forest Park Ave. I hope you will consider joining us for this event sponsored by Citizens for Modern Transit. CMT’s ULI CORTEX TAP Report to the Community June 13, 2013 8:30…
The Ten Toe Express program links walking with public transit use resulting in a healthier, more active lifestyle. 