Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) today announced that Karen Troxell has joined the transit advocacy organization as Program and Membership Manager. In this capacity, she will be responsible for managing day-to-day programming and membership activities, overseeing social media channels and developing website content. Troxell brings experience in sustainability and advocating for public transit access. For … Continued

As the region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) works to champion, challenge and encourage the advancement of public transit access to better connect communities, promote equity and drive economic growth. This year CMT is celebrating 40 years of transit advocacy, and we invite you to join us as a sponsor for a … Continued

Updated, November 15, 2023  St. Louis County Council Chair Shalonda Webb reintroduced the FY2024 transit appropriation, Bill 230,  at the St. Louis County Council meeting on October 24, 2023.   On Nov. 14, members of the County Council perfected Bill 230  with a 6-1 vote in favor of the appropriation.  The final passage on the bill … Continued

Due to rising gas prices, significant maintenance, finance, and insurance costs, and higher purchase prices due to a variety of supply chain issues, the annual cost of car ownership continues to climb.  According to AAA, the annual cost of new-car ownership rose 13% from last year to more than $12,000.  Personal vehicles now account for 16% … Continued

What would you like to see at this station in Fairview Heights, Illinois? Citizens for Modern Transit is teaming up with the St. Clair County Transit District, AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit to activate the space around the Fairview Heights MetroLink Station in Fairview Heights, IL – and we need your help!  Transit … Continued

MetroLink will operate on a single track evenings at several locations on the light rail system in the City of St. Louis this week to allow for construction and maintenance work. Riders may experience brief delays during their evening commutes. The impacted stations are: Laclede’s Landing Station Convention Center Station 8th & Pine Station Stadium … Continued

St. Clair County Transit District to receive $200,000 grant   A total of $2,161,000 in grants to help communities develop and improve 13 local bike path projects throughout Illinois was announced today by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The St. Clair County Transit District is set to receive $200,000 for a MetroBikeLink Extension.  The five-mile expansion … Continued

During its October 13 meeting, the Bi-State Board Operations Committee recommended to move a possible contract with Siemens Mobility, Inc. for new high-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) forward to the full Board of Commissioners for approval. Bi-State Development intends to procure new high-floor light rail vehicles, capable of servicing the existing high platforms, for use … Continued

Letter to Editor, October 7, 2023 St. Louis Post Dispatch  To convince others how critical public transit is to our region, we must talk about our “why.” For some of us, it could be that we are employers, with staff who depend on transit to get to work. Others may rely on transit to get … Continued

Proposals are now being solicited from certified public accounting firms to perform an audit in accordance with generally accepting auditing standards on the Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the year ended August 31, 2024 and provide your opinion. Since CMT participates in federally funded … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a web-based commute alternative incentive platform service for CMT and partners, including academic institutions and employers across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Clair County. CMT plans to bring back former transit riders and move single occupancy vehicle (SOV) commuters … Continued

What is the Status of My Ride? As Metro Transit prepares for minor quarterly service adjustments set to go into effect on Nov. 27, Citizens for Modern Transit is hosting a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District officials. The event will take place on Thursday, … Continued

Following last week’s aversion of a partial federal government shutdown, the US House is expected to take up the FY24 Transportation Bill this month with estimates it may be as early as next week.  The House Appropriations Committee on July 18 approved the $90.2 billion fiscal 2024 transportation measure, which also includes funding for the Department of Housing … Continued

Metro Transit 3 p.m. Update: Major progress is being made to resolve computer network issues caused by a cyber attack that impacted Bi-State Development, Metro Transit, St. Louis Downtown Airport, ticketing at the Gateway Arch and the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, and the St. Louis Regional Freightway. IT teams have worked around the clock … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with its Guaranteed Ride Home education program to build ridership on the transit system.  The goal will be to increase ridership on the system through promotion of this incentive. Full RFP is available here: RFP for Guaranteed Ride Home Program .