Transit Drives the Economy
Fact #18
Investment in public transportation offers an economic return of $5 for every $1 invested.
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.
Partners Unveil First Bus Bench Installations
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis – in partnership with St. Clair County Transit District, the Village of Swansea and Metro Transit – today unveiled the first two bus bench installations as part of the newly launched “The Story of a Bench” Placemaking Program.
Investment in public transportation offers an economic return of $5 for every $1 invested.