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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.

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East-West Gateway Board Endorses Jefferson Ave. Alignment as Locally Preferred Light Rail Alternative in North-South Corridor 

During the most recent gathering of its Board of Directors, Citizens for Modern Transit’s leadership unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the Green Line. This proposed alignment is set to include 10 stations and 5.8 miles of in-street light rail running from Jefferson Avenue at Chippewa Street north to Natural Bridge Avenue in the City of St. Louis.

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Transit Rider Inquiries Answered During CMT’s Candid Conversation with Commuters 

Citizens for Modern Transit hosted a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” online forum in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District officials on Wednesday, March 6, via Zoom.

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Save the Date for the CMT 40th Anniversary Celebration

This year CMT is celebrating 40 years of transit advocacy, and we invite you to join us on June 20, 2024 at  in Downtown St. Louis for CMT’s 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Transit Moves People

Fact #9

Transit use has increased nationally faster than any other mode of transportation. It increased 34% between 1995-2011.


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