Construction Project Completed Near UMSL South MetroLink Station
Representing a nearly $10 million investment in the economy, a light rail interlocking project near the UMSL South MetroLink Station is now complete. The new interlocking system, which took slightly over a year to complete, provides improved operational flexibility, and allows Metro to more effectively maintain the rail system while minimizing system delays. The interlocking was built using approximately $8.5 million dollars in federal economic stimulus funds, $1.1 million in other federal funding, $289,000 in local financing, and is part of…
Reminder: St. Louis Streetcar Open House TONIGHT 4-7pm
If you’re interested in finding out about the potential for modern streetcars in St. Louis and the results of the Streetcar Feasibility Study, please attend the Open House event this evening from 4-7 pm at the Moto Museum – 3441 Olive Street. Quick Facts on the St. Louis Streetcar: Reason for Feasibility Study: This project supports the goals and objectives of the Downtown Next Plan – to connect people to jobs, connect downtown to neighborhoods, and to drive infill development….
Economic benefits of putting transit back on track in MO
One item should be top priority for any employer and the region: Transit. You may not ride transit, you may not know anyone who uses the bus or MetroLink; however, Missouri needs transit. Transit creates, maintains and sustains JOBS that Missouri cannot afford to lose! Investing in transit will improve Missouri’ s economy. Transit provides access to work, it creates economic development opportunities, it creates livable and sustainable communities, and it puts money back in Missourians pockets - Missouri needs transit. Any funding…
CMT’s GREAT RACE II set for May 30, what is your team color?
We are thrilled to share our excitement for Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race II and extend our appreciation to all of our sponsors and teammates willing to participate. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, “The Amazing Race,” the race will place Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE and Team CARPOOL in a head-to-head competition to see which transportation mode can travel from downtown St. Louis to Clayton the fastest. The race is set for Thursday, May 30….
Quarterly Metro Service Changes Effective Monday, March 11
The following Metro service changes will go into effect on Monday, March 11, 2013: • #02 Red: Routing changes. Rosedale Avenue will no longer be served in both directions on every trip. The route will proceed on Delmar Boulevard between Rosedale Avenue and Skinker Road in both directions to avoid the long red light at Enright Road. The route will no longer enter Brentwood Promenade; the new stop will be on Eager Road. Time adjustments to improve schedule adherence on…
The Ten Toe Express program links walking with public transit use resulting in a healthier, more active lifestyle. 