Transit Drives the Economy
Fact #7
For every $1 in statewide public transit capital investment ~ $10 in overall economic activity is generated in Missouri, a ratio of 10-1. (2023 Economic Impact Study of Public Transit in Missouri)
Our Mission
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 to Host Conversation on Proposed MetroLink Green Line
Discussion to Highlight the Development, Accessibility, Community and Economic, Opportunities Surrounding the Proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization – is hosting its next “Talking Transit” event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (Central) via Zoom.
CMT and SCCTD to Host “Passport to Music on Metro” Festival on October 12
In partnership with CMT, the St. Clair County Transit District will host the “Passport to Music on Metro” Festival on Saturday, October 12.
The event will feature four musical acts performing between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Belleville and Emerson Park Transit Centers.
December’s Metro Transit Service Change Set to Impact 18 MetroBus Routes in MO & IL
Metro Transit will implement a quarterly service change on Monday, December 2, 2024. This service change will improve MetroBus service frequency and coverage across several routes in Missouri and Illinois.