On the heels of the widely successful launch of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Try & Ride Program last June, the organization announced it has entered into the second and final year of this initiative. The program aims to help area residents overcome some of the perceived hurdles associated with using MetroLink and MetroBus for their … Continued
The CMT Try & Ride program continues to exceed all goals set for the program in attracting new riders to the transit system in St. Louis. The program kicked off on June 14, 2014 with the help of local media personalities Todd Morgan from KHITS and Paul Cook from Y98 talking about their experiences as … Continued
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger announced at the East-West Gateway Council of Governments’ board meeting in May the county intended to spend $1 million to study MetroLink expansion. He also asked this study be included in East-West Gateway’s Connected 2045, the region’s long-range regional transportation plan. The plan currently outlines $4 billion worth of projects that … Continued
CMT Executive Director Kim Cella’s Op-Ed as it appeared in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on May 26: East-West Gateway Council of Governments, the local planning organization for the St. Louis region, is currently soliciting public comments on its newest long-range regional transportation plan, known as Connected2045. The plan outlines $4 billion worth of projects … Continued
On May 7, 2015, FOCUS St. Louis honored 20 organizations, individuals, and initiatives that are making a difference in St. Louis at the 18th annual What’s Right with the Region! awards celebration. The honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service to the community. … Continued
Don’t miss the opportunity to take a stand for transit in the St. Louis region on April 9 by taking a seat. Yes, that is right. Ride the bus or train, take a seat, and show your support for transit with Citizens for Modern Transit. This day is an opportunity to call attention to the … Continued
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives have released a bill giving local communities more access to, and control over, a share of the federal transportation dollars that flow into their states. Representatives Davis (R-IL), Titus (D-NV) Harper, (R-MS), Bustos (D-IL), Lipinski (D-IL) and Cartwright (D-PA) co-sponsored H.R. 1393, the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2015. … Continued
CMT & Creating Whole Communities partnered on March 12 to present Transportation’s Impact on the Neighborhood. The program featured Rosa Ortiz with Enterprise Community Partners on transit’s role in creating equitable development opportunities in a community. Enterprise Community Partners has worked in communities across the country to ensure TOD is attainable along transit infrastructure corridors. Ms. Ortiz serves as a … Continued
February 25, 2015: Building on a complete streets ordinance signed in 2010, Mayor Francis Slay signed a revision to the policy that aims to improve planning, design, and maintenance of transportation, road, sidewalk, and trail networks. The new policy will involve more City agencies and a range of specialties so that streets are designed, built, … Continued
Tomorrow marks the halfway point of CMT’s 30th Anniversary year, and we have loads more to do to move transit forward in the region. We are excited to share all of these great events with CMT members and friends as a part of our 30th Anniversary celebration. We know public transit is the key to bringing … Continued
On February 2, President Obama released his fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget request for funding the federal government. According to the Center for Transportation Excellence, within the budget request, the Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts/Small Starts grant program designated 54 projects to receive grants to improve and/or expand public transit. Many of the awards include … Continued
On February 18, 2015, Joe Reardon was selected to be the next President & CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA). Mr. Reardon currently works in a Kansas City-based law firm and will begin his term at KCATA in March. Mr. Reardon is the former Mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas … Continued
The Association for Commuter Transportation announces the introduction of the Commuter Benefit Parity Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation would establish parity between the parking and transit portions of the transportation fringe benefit by setting the monthly caps for both at $235/month. Transportation costs represent the second-largest household expense for American families. According to Transportation for … Continued
The House Appropriations Committee for Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development met Wednesday to pass out the bills for each department budget. Chairman Lincoln Hough had prepared an amendment to make several changes to MODOT’s budget. Many transit supporters including CMT have been pushing for the $1,000,000 core cut to transit assistance recommended by Governor Jay … Continued
Many neighborhoods in St. Louis are burdened by rising poverty, falling population, and stagnating property values. Can transportation infrastructure like public transit help revitalize these “weak market” communities? Can St. Louis impact its neighborhoods with transit? Join CMT and Creating Whole Communities for a discussion on the possibilities for St. Louis around transit. With the … Continued