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
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a consultant to assist CMT with an invite for an upcoming event – Livability Matters: Transportation Choice and Connections. This event will focus on transportation as it impacts the livability of a community. This project will include the creation of an invitation (oversized postcard) and web graphics. A … 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
Love transit? Love learning the history of St. Louis neighborhoods built from on our transit lines? Grew up near the Wellston Loop? Don’t miss the Wellston Loop Family Reunion and Exhibit on Saturday, November 21st from 1-3 P.M. Come and share stories and pictures about the neighborhood from the past and present. The event will feature a … 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
Patrick K. McKenna has been named the new director of the Missouri Department of Transportation by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The announcement was made today at a press conference following the commission’s monthly meeting. In his role as deputy commissioner, McKenna served as the chief financial, operating and legislative officer for the organization. … Continued
CMT hosted The Denver Story; Creative Financing to bring a Transit vision to Fruition on November 4 to look at possible creative funding sources for transit in St. Louis. A little more than three months ago, CMT hosted another event in the same spot and released the CMT Transit Funding Study. One of the key findings in … Continued
Metro transit passengers and the public are invited to learn more about the new North County Transit Center and provide feedback on a new MetroBus service plan proposed for North St. Louis County at four upcoming informal meetings. The new transit center is located at 3140 Pershall Road between West Florissant Avenue and New Halls … Continued
Updated 11/6/15 Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed a 6-year transportation bill, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 . The legislation is a 6-year bill authorizing $325 billion for transportation over that time. The bill will now move to a conference committee. The current extension of MAP-21 expires on November 20th. There … Continued
Transit is at a critical juncture in the St. Louis region. The recently released Ferguson Commission Report highlighted the need for transit expansion and funding as a signature priority project. St. Louis County is wrapping up community engagement for the selection of a corridor to take a MetroLink expansion study to the next level. The … Continued
St. Louis County Police appointed a new Commander of MetroLink a little more than 2 months ago, and Captain Scott Melies is happy to be on the job. “I view the MetroLink system as a community, and our job is to ensure this community is safe,” said Captain Melies. “Just like we would work to … Continued
By Lisa L. Cagle, CMT On December 1, 1955–60 years ago this winter–Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person in a Montgomery, AL bus and triggered the beginning of the Montgomery bus boycott (which continued for 381 days). Inspired by the anniversary of Rosa Park’s historic act that impacted … Continued
CMT’s Try & Ride program has been on a fast-track to success since it launched in mid-June of 2014. In a mere 16 months, the transit advocacy organization doubled its two-year goal of helping 1,500 area residents “test drive” MetroLink and MetroBus to experience, first-hand, how easy and advantageous the system can be for the … Continued
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments, the metropolitan planning organization, named a new leader today at its monthly board meeting. The East-West Gateway board unanimously voted to name Jim Wild as its executive director. Wild replaces Ed Hillhouse who resigned in June. East-West Gateway is responsible for setting the transportation policy and priority projects for the region. … Continued
Request for Proposals for Graphic Design to Citizens for Modern Transit Federal Project CMAQ-5456(611) Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with a winter advertising campaign for the 2016 CMT Transit Crush; a Love that Moves You, a program set for Feb. 11, 2016 to raise awareness on … Continued