Funding for Amtrak is currently under consideration by the Appropriations Committee (Chair, Kurt Schaeffer) to be eliminated from the budget. The decision will be revealed this coming Tuesday when the committee reconvenes. Discontinuing Amtrak service on the Kansas City and St. Louis route would mean that Missouri would be obligated to repay $50 million in federal rail infrastructure … Continued
The third round of the GROW STL Contest opens today! I know many of you have a definite opinion about Monsanto one way or another, but as a non- profit we have to continually look for new ways to raise money in this economy. I hope you will consider that when making a decision to … Continued
The House of Representatives approved a 90-day extension to the federal transportation bill which provides federal funding for road, bridge and mass transit projects. The bill was set to expire on March 31, 2012. This is the 9th extension to this bill. The extension will run through June 30 at which time if a new … Continued
I would like to invite you to attend an upcoming presentation from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) St. Louis presented by Citizens for Modern Transit in partnership with Metro and underwritten by the AGC St. Louis. ULI professionals will present on the possibilities for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) opportunities at the UMSL SOUTH MetroLink Station … Continued
Before we know it, the Missouri General Assembly will reconvene for the 2012 Legislative session. Missouri companies have lists of legislative priorities they would like to see this session especially in the current economy. There is, however, one item that should be top priority for any employer and the region: Transit. You may not ride … Continued
Yesterday Congressman Carnahan held a press conference honoring the filing of HR 3200 – “The Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act.” CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella joined Carnahan, Linda Dopuch (MCU), and John Nations (Metro) in speaking at the event. Below are her remarks: Good morning, I am Kim Cella, executive Director of Citizens for … Continued
The Citizens for Modern Transit FY2011 Annual Report is now available. Highlights include: 2010 Annual Meeting, CMT staff changes, including appointment of new Executive Director Kimberly Cella, election of new Board members, our nationally recognize education campaign, the Ten Toe Express walking group, our May 2011 Transit Oriented Development Seminar, and more. Citizens for Modern … Continued