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CMT Seeking Senior Program Manager to Join the Team

Senior Program Manager of Citizens for Modern Transit Position Summary Seeking a Senior Program Manager responsible for program development and management, membership management, writing/securing grants and more. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive compensation package.   As Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) continues to further its transit advocacy efforts – locally, regionally and … Continued

Governor Approves Historic Transit Funding in HB3004

  Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into a law HB3004 today with historic funding levels for transit.  The Missouri State Legislative Session adjourned in May with a significant move in support of public transportation. For the first time in two decades, Missouri was set to invest $8.7 million in transit – a sum that would … Continued

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION TO HOST “EDUCATION SERIES” EVENT ON JULY 8

Discussion to Reveal Findings of Missouri Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Over the last nine months the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has been working with the Lochmueller Group – a full service, survey, planning, engineering and environmental firm –to commission a Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study. The findings are set to be announced as part … Continued

St. Louis County Council Perfects Transit Appropriation Bill

The St. Louis County Council is currently looking at the annual Bi-State Development appropriation for FY23 to ensure public transit continues to provide access in St. Louis County. At its June 28 meeting, they perfected Bill 176 which supports current operations as well as the future expansion of transit. During this process, a substitute bill … Continued

CMT awarded 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grant

Citizens for Modern Transit is thrilled to announce we have been selected to receive a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. We are one of only 260 grantees selected from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With this quick-action grant we will work to implement the final vision for … Continued

Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners Elects New Officers

Herbert Simmons Assumes Role as Board Chair   The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved the election of new officers for the 2022-2023 year on June 24. Illinois Commissioner Herbert Simmons is the new Board Chair. Missouri Commissioner Sam Gladney is the new Vice Chairman. Commissioner Terry Beach from Illinois is Treasurer, and Missouri Commissioner … Continued

Going to the Fair? Metro Transit Can Get You There

Thinking of heading to Fair St. Louis this year? Metro Transit is a great way to get you there.  Thousands of residents from around the bi-state area will head to downtown St. Louis July 2 through 4 to celebrate America’s birthday at Fair Saint Louis. With six stations serving downtown St. Louis, MetroLink is the … Continued

County Council’s Substitute Bill for Annual Transit Appropriations is Not Good for the Future of Transit

The St. Louis County Council is currently looking at the annual Bi-State Development appropriation to ensure public transit continues to provide access in St. Louis County. During this process, a substitute bill has been introduced, which significantly changes the ratio of funding for public transit via the 1974 transportation sales tax. The Bi-State Development appropriation request … Continued

Mobile Food Pantry Expands to Metro Transit Centers this Summer

Metro Transit in  partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District and the St. Louis Area Foodbank are expanding the free Food on the Move program this summer to help address food insecurity issues near several transit centers in the region. The mobile food pantry will visit Metro Transit Centers on designated Saturdays starting in … Continued

NEW INITIATIVES FURTHERING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION HIGHLIGHTED DURING CITIZENS FOR MODERN TRANSIT’S “TALKING TRANSIT” EVENT

  Key Bi-State Development Officials Provided Overview of Priorities to Redesign Transit Access The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) today hosted a “Talking Transit” event via Zoom informing over 100 members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders and others about new initiatives underway through Metro Transit to expand accessibility and further improve safety … Continued

Transit Funding Could Finally Be Back on Track in Missouri

Missouri Times Editorial The Missouri State Legislative Session adjourned with a historic move in support of public transportation. For the first time in two decades, Missouri is set to invest $8.7 million in transit – a sum that would be split amongst the 34 transit providers operating in the state. This increase is critically needed … Continued

Service Changes Set for June 13 to three MetroBus Routes

On Monday, June 13, Metro Transit will make schedule adjustments to three MetroBus routes in Missouri: #58 Chesterfield Valley, #70 Grand and #94 Page. These changes will improve on-time performance and better manage passenger volume on select bus trips. There are no adjustments to MetroBus routes in Illinois or MetroLink service.   Details for the … Continued


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