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Ridership on the region’s public transit system was up for the first time in 40 months before COVID-19 hit, triggering significant impacts that have required ongoing response. Key learnings from those attending Citizens for Modern Transit’s virtual “Talking Transit” event held today via Zoom included details of Metro Transit’s work to protect the welfare of … Continued

A recent candidate survey on transportation investment by Missourians for Transportation Investment (MFTI) showed 94% of respondents indicated they would vote in favor of bills to provide increased dedicated funding for public transportation. In addition, 40% indicated they would sponsor bills to achieve this objective.  The online survey was conducted from May 26 through June … Continued

Metro Transit riders will be able to purchase MetroBus and MetroLink fares directly from their mobile device using Transit, the official app of Metro Transit, starting Monday, June 22. The app is already used by tens of thousands of transit riders in the St. Louis region to plan their trip, track their ride and make … Continued

  East-West Gateway consultants released the latest Transit Security Report Card this week in St. Louis, and Metro Transit received high marks in four of  the six categories. In February 2019, the MetroLink Security Assessment was completed. This project was led by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments in close partnership with Metro Transit and … Continued

For all Missouri and Illinois residents out there who are ready to test drive transit in the St. Louis region once regular operations resume, participate in our contest and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. We’re giving away CMT prize packs for you and a friend valued at over $50 each! How to enter … Continued

The Missouri Public Transit Association is gearing up for the 2020 Missouri Transit Conference and Expo this September under the newly renovated St. Louis Gateway Arch.  Early Bird registration ends in August for the 2020 Missouri Transit Association Annual Conference & EXPO to be held at the Marriott Grand Hotel in St. Louis on September … Continued

Design Lab 443 was selected for the 2020 MetroBikeLink campaign.  Design Lab 443 was selected from a pool of three 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 … Continued

Please reserve September 17, 2020 for the Citizens for Modern Transit’s 36th Annual Meeting & Awards Event. Due to the pandemic’s impact on our daily lives, the CMT Annual Meeting will look a little different this year as a virtual event.  However, as our largest fundraiser, we hope you will consider joining us as a … Continued

 Project Completely Transformed the Maplewood MetroBus Stop into an Active Space that Encourages Play, Cultivates Community and Increases Transit Use Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis have been working to activate the Maplewood MetroBus Stop – located at the southwest corner of Manchester Rd. and Marshall Ave. – in partnership with … Continued

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA), in partnership with the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP), is hosting a free virtual event to educate transit industry leaders about their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to equal service for all passengers. The educational event is being held on Wednesday, July 22, at … Continued

Metro Transit will modify schedules for MetroLink and MetroBus routes in Missouri and Illinois as part of its quarterly service change, scheduled for Monday, June 15. Metro has been monitoring transit operations and passenger volumes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This information was used to update transit schedules for the June 15 Service Change to improve … Continued

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has appointed Nate K. Johnson as an interim commissioner to the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners. Johnson is the President of Real Estate Solutions Group at Redkey Realty Leaders and serves as Director of Agent Development for Redkey Realty Leaders. The Missouri Senate will vote to confirm Johnson’s appointment when they … Continued

Metro Transit released an RFP on June 3 for the Shiloh-Scott to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Light Rail Project.   A pre-proposal conference call is set for June 22 with proposals due no later than 2 p.m. on July 20.   DBE goal on this project is 25%. Links Below: RFP for Shiloh-Scott to MidAmerica St. Louis … Continued

St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to IDOT prequalified engineering firms for engineering services to complete two (2) corridor studies for West Boulevard in the City of Belleville and Frank Scott Parkway running through various communities within St Clair County. Interested firms should submit four (4) copies of … Continued