The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are working to build a new Green Line that extends light rail service north and south of the existing MetroLink system within the City of St. Louis. As a part of that work, the City of St. Louis Planning & Urban Design Agency (Agency) is looking at … Continued
Maplewood is now home to another example of transit-oriented development (TOD) with the opening of the Sunnen Station Apartment Complex. The second phase of the Sunnen Station Apartment complex was recently completed adjacent to the Sunnen MetroLink Station. The $30 million multi-family development completed by Holland Construction Services, features 121 units with indoor-outdoor recreational facilities … Continued
Trolley on Track to open in 2017 . . . Join CMT to hear the latest updates on the Loop Trolley Project on Thursday, September 22 at the Regional Arts Commission. Chris Poehler, Loop Trolley TDD District Administrator, and Paul Scott, General Manager of the Loop Trolley, will provide an update on the trolley route, construction, and … Continued
A new study commissioned by APTA reveals that public transportation investments can yield a 2-to-1 return for local “innovation districts” defined as communities with a cluster of business incubators, startups and anchor institutions (such as academic or research facilities). Further, public transportation is the catalyst that attracts most knowledge workers to live and work in these high-growth … Continued
Metro is planning a public open house at its new North County Transit Center on Sunday, March 13 from 1 to 4 p.m., and YOU ARE INVITED! Come help Metro celebrate the completion of the new Transit Center located at 3140 Pershall Road, 63136. The center is located on the south side of I-270 between … Continued
On Thursday, May 12, CMT will host CMT’s Great Race 2016: Linking the Last Mile. It will integrate transit, biking, carsharing, and carpooling as the teams race to the final destination at Cortex Commons in Midtown St. Louis. This new approach will help to raise awareness about the viable alternative transportation options that exist, demonstrate … Continued
First U.S. public-private collaboration brings together a major U.S. transit system, an automaker and an urban technology company to enhance existing mass transit by providing greater mobility options to residents of Kansas City Ford is exclusive vehicle provider for Ride KC: Bridj because of its commitment to developing smarter transportation systems through its Ford Smart … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit and the Missouri Public Transit Association are teaming up with transit providers, stakeholders and interested citizens from across the state in Jefferson City for Transportation Day 2016 on March 16. Register today! Transportation is the key to moving Missouri forward, and there is an opportunity in the 2016 Legislative session to make … Continued
CMT hosted the Livability Matters: Transportation Choice & Connections this Thursday in partnership with AARP in St. Louis, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and East-West Gateway Council of Governments. Why is CMT talking livability? Transportation choices and connections go hand in hand with the livability of a region, and we know a safe, reliable and … Continued
We have a Crush… a crush on Transit! And we’re calling local transit enthusiasts to help us show our Love for Transit on Feb. 11, 2016! The 2nd Annual Transit Crush event offers daily transit commuters, occasional riders, and transit enthusiasts of all stripes the chance to unite in support of their love for transit – and … Continued
Livability Matters: Transportation Choice and Connections Seminar set for Feb. 4, 2016 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown St. Louis Don’t miss this upcoming morning seminar on livability and transportation choice in the St. Louis Region. Opportunity to hear from AARP’s Jana Lynott, senior strategic policy advisor from Washington D. C. on the release of … Continued
CMT’s Ten Toe Express hit some high notes this fall with high participation, increased participation in walking groups, number of special walks and much more. We had 325 seniors sign up for the program, with 78 percent coming from Missouri and 22 percent from Illinois. The largest number of participants enjoyed the walk to the north … Continued
Last Tuesday, November 24th, the Maplewood City Council approved a project that brings transit-oriented development (TOD) to the Sunnen Station. The project, which has been in the works since 2008, is expected to begin construction early next spring. When finished, the site will include a four-story building with 174 apartments with a mix of single … Continued
Transit funding, regional transit priorities and development top the list of CMT’s legislative priorities for FY16. Citizens for Modern Transit recently released its FY16 Legislative Priorities. CMT will be advocating for local, state and federal policies and funding for transit. As is widely publicized, Missouri ranks near the very bottom with regards to state funding … Continued
The upcoming CMT end-of-year event, FREEDOM OF RIDING – TRANSIT’S ABILITY TO INCREASE EQUITY IN ALL SECTORS OF OUR COMMUNITY, on December 1 will be moderated by CMT Board Chair and Ferguson Commission member Rose Windmiller. In addition, the panel will include: •D’Andre Braddix, Assistant Dean of Students at UMSL •Nancy Cross, Vice President and Missouri Director … Continued