CMT has selected the Arcturis team for the 2016 Environmental Design Audits of MetroLink Stations. Arcturis was selected from a pool of 10 proposals evaluated based on the following established criteria: Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work Proposal Quality Product samples – samples provided and/or on firm website need to be relevant to work being asked to be completed. … Continued
Request for Proposals for Graphic Design to Citizens for Modern Transit For FY16 Annual Report Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT on its FY16 Annual Report. Work products will include creation and development of the FY16 Annual Report in both print ready and online versions. CMT will … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) supports the pursuit of furthering MetroLink Expansion. Transit serves as a critical component of the St. Louis region’s transportation system, and MetroLink expansion is a key to providing increased service in the region for current and future riders, jobs and economic development. The MetroLink corridor studies being discussed by our … Continued
The 2 mile Kansas City Streetcar opened for service to much fanfare on May 6, 2016. Since opening date, more than 173,000 people have taken a ride. The weekends are popular times for families, visitors, residents and downtown explorers. According to the Kansas City Streetcar Authority, the KC Streetcar has had a daily average ridership of 6,435. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with an advertising campaign on Placemaking at Transit Stations and the benefits of public transportation in order to increase transit ridership on the system. Work products will include creation and development of copy, graphics and one cohesive look for one bus … Continued
You may have heard that it is National Infrastructure Week. You may be thinking “Why does infrastructure get a whole week when teachers only get a day (May 3) or birds get May 4, Bird Day?” National Infrastructure Week is key in transportation discussions in that it looks at and examines the policies in place on … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Erika Sparks as the new Program Assistant for the organization. Ms. Sparks will be on board full-time June 2, 2016. Ms. Sparks is a graduate of Harris-Stowe State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently pursuing her Masters degree at Webster University. She has previously worked for a Missouri House … Continued
Brett Schott, Vice President of Advancement for St. Louis College of Pharmacy, was elected to the CMT Board of Directors at their May 12 Board meeting. Mr. Schott serves as vice president for advancement at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, with responsibility for development and alumni relations, including strategic planning for fundraising, increasing visibility and … Continued
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Thanks for your interest. Save the date for CMT’s 32nd Annual Meeting on Sept. 1, 2016 featuring Nidhi Gulati with Project for Public Spaces, “Placemaking around Transit to Create Safer Communities.” “Transit, from simple bus stops to light rail stations, can be natural focal points for activity and revitalizing adjacent … Continued
The St. Louis Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation, honored CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella as Woman of the Year. Every year, the WTS St. Louis Chapter recognizes one outstanding woman from St. Louis metropolitan region for their significant accomplishments and contributions … Continued
Metro is hosting special reduced fare registration events for older adults in May at eight area Schnucks stores in St. Louis County. These events are an easy and convenient way for senior citizens to sign up for a Senior Reduced Fare Permit so they can save money and take advantage of half-price tickets on the … Continued
CMT is proud to participate in Give STL day 2016! On Tuesday, May 3, St. Louis residents, or donors in general can be part of Give STL Day by donating to their favorite non profits in St. Louis. The 24 hours of giving is sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation. This 24-hour giving … Continued
The Bi-State Development Board approved a three-year operating and capital budget during its meeting on Friday. The budget approved includes no increase in operational expenses for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 from the last fiscal year. The budget outlines operational expenses before depreciation of $323.2 million for FY 2017, and projected operational expenses before depreciation of $332.6 … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is seeking a talented individual to serve as the Program Assistant at the organization. CMT, a 1000-member 501(c)3 organization with a 26-member volunteer board, leads the St. Louis region’s education and advocacy efforts for a robust and expanding transit system, especially light rail, with the goal of building livable, sustainable … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with AARP in St. Louis is requesting the services of a consulting firm to perform a Design Audit of three MetroLink Stations in the St. Louis region – North Hanley, Forest Park and Delmar– in the context of placemaking around transit to improve security. If your firm would like … Continued