Transit Drives the Economy
Fact #1
Missouri state investment in public transit has grown 580% since 2021; increasing from 28 cents per capita to $1.89.
CMT leads efforts for an integrated, affordable, and convenient public transportation system with light rail expansion as the critical component that will drive economic growth to improve quality of life in the St. Louis region.
CMT Talking Transit Provides Status Update on the Green Line
Panelists Participating in the Virtual Discussion Reinforced the Project is About People, Accessibility and Economic Equity. A status update on the proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line and associated development, accessibility, community and economic opportunities were discussed during Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) “Talking Transit” event, hosted on Oct. 16 via Zoom.
Missouri state investment in public transit has grown 580% since 2021; increasing from 28 cents per capita to $1.89.