The 2017 Missouri Public Transit Association Conference & Expo is right around the corner this summer August 6-8 in Springfield, MO at the University Plaza Hotel. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected officials, and interested citizens to shape policy, develop networks, and collaborate to share knowledge and create new … Continued
The Loop Trolley Company is pleased to announce it has selected Kevin Barbeau as Executive Director. Barbeau will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration, programs and strategic plan. He will also be in charge of fundraising, marketing and community outreach for The Loop Trolley Company. “We are thrilled to have Kevin join our team,” … Continued
2017 Spring Session Gets Underway April 6 Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis are gearing up for the start of the spring session of CMT’s award-winning Ten Toe Express Program. Created to inspire St. Louis area seniors, as well as any other interested individuals, to see how easy it is to … Continued
CMT’s Transit Crush: South City Bus “Crawl” is this Thursday evening, February 14, and we’re super excited about it! Are you looking for something fun to do tomorrow night? Did you miss having a Valentines Day date with your crush or longtime plus one? Do you just want to learn more about what’s happening around … Continued
More and better transit options in the St. Louis region can be a part of a purposeful strategy to improve upward mobility among St. Louis residents. As the regional transit advocacy organization, CMT continues to advocate for the region to come to consensus on a priority project(s) while simultaneously building a funding package to make those … Continued
Transit providers and advocates from across Missouri descended on the Missouri State Capitol on Feb. 7 to talk transit and funding for Missouri Transit providers. At the same time, Senate and House Budget Committees were looking at the Governor’s proposed budget for 2018 which includes removal of all operating assistance for transit from General Revenue … Continued
As Citizens for Modern Transit prepares to kick off our 11th year of the Ten Toes Express program, we would like to continue highlighting the outstanding walk leaders that make this program so successful. Many walkers familiar with the program know Norm and Joan Krumrey. Brentwood residents Norm and Joan Krumrey walk out of the … Continued
The Metropolitan Council, a regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities, recently announced that $6.786 billion in investment has occurred along the already existing METRO lines and along the proposed extension lines in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region. This amount includes new construction as well as redevelopment or rehabilitation … Continued
As Citizens for Modern Transit prepares to kick off our 11th year of the Ten Toes Express program, we would like to highlight the wonderful walk leaders that make this program so successful. Many who have walked with the program over the last 10 years know walk leader Mary Fran Balmer. Mary Fran walks out of … Continued
Request for Proposals for Graphic Design to Citizens for Modern Transit For the 2017 CMT Great Race CMAQ 5456-612 Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with an advertising campaign on CMT’s 2017 Great Race/Metro Market and the benefits of public transportation in order to increase transit ridership … Continued
Created to inspire St. Louis area seniors, as well as any other interested individuals, to see how easy it is to integrate walking with public transit use to get around town, the CMT Ten Toe Express Walk Program also promotes the health and well-being benefits of transit commuting. The 2017 spring session gets underway on … Continued
On Thursday, May 4, we will host the CMT & AARP Great Race and Metro Market 2017. This event will bring to life the Finish Line Destination area around the Delmar MetroLink Station – which will be one of the most multi-modal sites in the region. The race will integrate transit, biking, and carsharing/Zimride as … Continued
Greitens announced Monday afternoon that he was restricting, or cutting, $146.4 million from the current Missouri fiscal year’s budget. Withholdings included nearly $68 million from core funding to four-year colleges and universities and community colleges. Included in his cuts, was $121,250 in transit funding. This represents one-fourth of the funding for transit operations from General Revenue … Continued
Sponsored by Citizens for Modern Transit and the St. Louis Regional Chamber, don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the consulting team leading the efforts on the Northside/Southside MetroLink Study underway in St. Louis City led by CMT member AECOM. Project Manager Dan Meyers will provide background on the study, scope of work and much … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is looking for an individual to fill our Office Administrator position. The candidate must be able to meet requirements and fulfill the necessary duties listed below. CMT is the regional transit advocacy organization leading efforts for an integrated, affordable, and convenient public transportation system with light rail expansion as the … Continued