Transit Drives the Economy
Fact #10
Investment in public transportation will lead to 50,700 jobs per $1 billion invested, according to a recent study by the American Public Transportation Association.
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.
A New View of Metro Public Safety
As Metro’s new public safety staff continues to make improvements, the team under the leadership of Metro Transit General Manager of Public Safety Kevin Scott wants to provide a firsthand look at the newly instituted practices and protocols. The Ride Along with Metro Public Safety Program will initially be instituted with opportunities for Bi-State Development Commissioners, elected officials, and stakeholders and then will eventually be opened up to the interested citizens and riders.
2020 Ten Toe Express Fall Session Kickoff Announced
Mark your calendar for the 2020 Ten Toe Express Fall Session with a kickoff walk scheduled for September 2, 2020. As the region continues to deal with the impacts of COVID-19, Citizens for Modern Transit will be taking extra precautions this year for its walks. All registered walkers will receive a Ten Toe Express banded washable mask and hand sanitizer in their Ten Toe kits.
Reserve Your Spot at CMT’s 36th Annual Meeting
Please reserve September 17, 2020 for the Citizens for Modern Transit’s 36th Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon. Due to the pandemic’s impact on our daily lives, the CMT Annual Meeting will look a little different this year as a virtual event.