St. Louis TOD Study Schedules New Public Meetings
The St. Louis Regional Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Study, led by East-West Gateway Council of Governments, has set dates for 5 new public meetings. As the TOD study project moves forward with its goal of promoting “compact, walkable communities centered around a high-quality rail system” and its efforts to increase transportation options, mobility, sustainability, and livability in the St. Louis area, public engagement is a key element. Currently, opportunities for TOD are being explored for the North Hanley, Emerson Park/Jackie-Joyner-Kersee Center,…
CMT Economics of Building Around Light Rail draws crowd
More than 100 CMT members and friends turned out to hear Dena Belzer, national TOD expert and President of Strategic Economics, last week in St. Louis for the Economics of Building Around Light Rail. Ms. Belzer highlighted economic benefits of building around light rail as well as what happens in communities that do not thoroughly think through their investments in all modes. She highlighted benefits at the regional level with investment in and around transit including: Consumer savings for transit riders Environmental quality…
On the Move – Get involved in the discussion on transportation in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) has initiated a new, statewide public engagement effort called “On the Move” to involve citizens in determining the future of Missouri’s transportation infrastructure and investments. Largely due to funding issues, MODOT is not currently able to execute all the needed improvements to the state’s highways, bridges, railways, and greenways. Because of this, MODOT needs public input as to priorities for what needs to be done to make transportation in Missouri safe, modern, and efficient. Over…
Get registered for the Spring 2013 Ten Toe Express!
The Spring 2013 session of the Ten Toe Express is set to kick of the week of April 8. The 12-week Spring session will last from April to June, with weekly walks starting at the Brentwood, Forest Park, Belleville, and Shrewsbury MetroLink stations. Check online for walk schedules and details at http://tentoes.cmt-stl.org/Home/tabid/59/Default.aspx. Our Kick-off Walk to the newly renovated Central Library in Downtown St. Louis is set for Wednesday, April 10. The Kick-off Walk will meet at the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station at…
MO transportation bill wrap up to kick off the week
There was a lot of activity last week in Jefferson City with regards to transportation in Missouri. Senator Kehoe filed SJR 16. Upon voter approval, the bill would call for a temporary one-cent sales and use tax to bolster the creation and maintenance of city, county and state transportation needs by raising $7.9 billion in new transportation funding generated during the 10-year life of the sales and use tax. This tax would not be collected on medicine, groceries or gasoline,…
The Ten Toe Express program links walking with public transit use resulting in a healthier, more active lifestyle. 