Transit Drives the Economy
Fact #1
Four in five Americans believe that increased investment in public transportation strengthens the economy, creates jobs, reduces traffic congestion and air pollution and saves energy.
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.
Final Design Concept Revealed for the Fifth and Missouri Transit Transformation
After getting input from transit riders, area residents, elected officials and stakeholders through a series of in-person and virtual opportunities, a finalized design concept has been approved for the “Transit Stop Transformation Project” at the Fifth and Missouri Transit Center in East St. Louis, IL.
It’s Time to Register for the Spring 2023 Ten Toe Express Session
The 2023 Spring CMT Ten Toe Express session is officially underway. This award-winning program, hosted by Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in conjunction with AARP in St. Louis, helps older adults and other interested individuals lead healthier lives by linking activity, sociability, and exercise with the use of MetroLink and MetroBus.
LTE: Fun Transit Challenge Underscores Importance of Access to Transit
At St. Louis Community College, our mission is to make education affordable and accessible, and public transportation is a critical component of achieving that goal.