On June 28, Governor Mike Parson signed the budget bills into law, appropriating millions of dollars from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization funds to improving Missouri’s transportation infrastructure including transit. The Missouri State Legislative Session adjourned in May with a significant move in support of public transportation. The legislature approved $10 million in General Revenue … Continued
Campaign Underscores Impact of Transportation Choices and Encourages Modified Behavior to Improve Air Quality Transportation-related emissions are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution. The Clean Air Partnership and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) are therefore launching a “Go for the Gold. Be a Champion for Clean Air. Take Transit Everywhere.” campaign in conjunction … Continued
First Five Years of Operations Expected to Generate $58.5 Million in Statewide Economic Activity Investment in public transit accessibility extends beyond simply getting people where they need to go. It also serves as a catalyst for significant economic returns. To help underscore this, the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit has … Continued
Update as of July 15, 2024: Board Bill 13 was perfected with a 14-0 vote on Friday, July 12, 2024. It will need one final reading prior to a final vote on potentially August 8th. The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are working to build a new Green Line that extends light rail … Continued
Project was Made Possible by a Rebuild Illinois Grant and will Help Bolster Security Collaboration Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gathered alongside dozens of local officials, agencies, businesses and organizations on Thursday, July 11, at Emerson Park Transit Center to celebrate the official grand opening of the new $15 million, state-of-the-art Public Safety Building. This facility … Continued
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects that will improve public transportation in 47 states including a $10 million grant to Bi-State Development/Metro Transit in St. Louis for new low-emission diesel-electric hybrid buses to replace older diesel buses that have exceeded their … Continued
Metro Transit released a series of updates in early July focused on changes to its Call-A-Ride service as well as the opportunity to weigh in on Call-A-Ride reservation software. Call-A-Ride Reservation and Dispatch Software Metro Transit is planning on implementing a new software system for its Call-A-Ride service in 2024. Metro is asking Call-A-Ride … Continued
Help celebrate 40 years of moving transit advocacy to action in 2024 Transit is on the move in the St. Louis region – exciting things are happening including light rail expansion under construction in Illinois, increased investment by the State of Missouri, proposed expansion through the Green Line, placemaking, and more around the St. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is thrilled to announce it has been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. The organization was one of only 343 grantees selected (out of 3,300+ applications!) from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This quick-action $20,000 grant will help provide … Continued
Progress continues to be made around the potential for MetroLink expansion in the northside-southside corridor through the proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line project. At the same time, the 5.2-mile MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in St. Clair County, Ill., continues to take shape. The available space in close proximity to light rail … Continued
Metro Transit will soon implement a change to the Metro Call-A-Ride reservation period to help reduce reservation wait times, reduce the number of trip cancellations, and provide stronger service to users. On Friday, July 5, Call-A-Ride trips will be able to be booked a maximum of three days in advance. Previously, customers could call on … Continued
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formally approved the MetroLink Green Line expansion project application submitted by Bi-State Development in partnership with the City of St. Louis. “St. Louis deserves more reliable and easily accessible public transit, and I’m proud of the work my administration has done with our regional partners to get to this next phase,” said … Continued
The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are working to build a new Green Line that extends light rail service north and south of the existing MetroLink system within the City of St. Louis. As a part of that work, the City of St. Louis Planning & Urban Design Agency (Agency) is looking at … Continued
The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved officers for the 2024-2025 year at the June Board Meeting. Missouri Commissioner Sam Gladney will serve as the new Board Chair. Illinois Commissioner Terry Beach will serve as Vice Chairman, Illinois Commissioner Herbert Simmons as Treasurer, and Missouri Commissioner Andrea Jackson-Jennings as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners. The commissioners assumed the offices immediately following … Continued
Members, stakeholders, elected officials and friends joined us on June 20 in celebration of Citizens for Modern Transit’s 40th Anniversary. We reminisced about the organization’s work over the last four decades to champion, challenge, encourage and advocate for public transit – while reaffirming our mission to increase access, drive economic growth and improve quality of … Continued