MetroLink trains will not operate between the Lambert Airport and North Hanley MetroLink Stations on Saturday, June 21; Sunday, June 22; and Sunday, June 29, to accommodate construction and track maintenance work. During those periods, MetroLink customers will be transported on shuttle vans between the Lambert Airport Terminal #1, Lambert Airport Terminal #2 and North … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit’s Metro Monitor Program enlists riders to keep a real‑time pulse on safety and security across Metro Transit’s Transit Centers, MetroBuses, and MetroLink trains. Since its relaunch in 2020, hundreds of volunteers have submitted monthly surveys to monitor security visibility, fare inspections, station upkeep, lighting, cleanliness, rider engagement and even nuisance behavior. … Continued
Since May 10, residents across the region have been hitting the trails as part of the St. Clair County Transit District’s (SCCTD) GO TRAILing program. Participants are walking, running, hiking, biking, and rolling along the 39+ miles of the MetroBikeLink system — all while tracking their miles and earning prizes. Anyone can register for this … Continued
St. Louis County 2050 outlines a comprehensive long-range vision for St. Louis County, aiming to create a sustainable, equitable, and thriving community over the next 25 years. It serves as a strategic blueprint, offering over 200 policy recommendations across land use, housing, transportation, and infrastructure. The plan is structured around Five Desired Outcomes—safe and thriving … Continued
UPDATE: Based on feedback, Metro Transit is making a change to improve the customer experience during SPP construction: when any of the current security gates are unattended, the security gate will remain open. Learn more: : https://www.metrostlouis.org/nextstop/making-a-change-to-improve-the-transit-experience/ In response to transit riders concerns and frustrations with the rollout of new safety and security measures tied … Continued
Letter to Editor, St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 5, 2025 It has been reported that the St. Louis County Department of Transportation has indefinitely put plans for public transit on hold. This move stands in stark contrast to the clear and repeated support St. Louis County voters demonstrated for transit expansion – not once, … Continued
The Goal is to Help Build Better Bus Stops Through the Addition of a Basic Amenity – a Bench 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 … Continued
Campaign Underscores Importance of Public Transit Use in Reducing Emissions and Improving Regional Air Quality When summer hits its peak, so does poor air quality. Rising temperatures and transportation-related emissions can combine to create dangerous levels of ozone air pollution in the bi-state area. The St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership and Citizens for … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is teaming up with the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) and AARP in St. Louis to activate the space around a bus stop in East St. Louis, Ill., located at 2510 State Street. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area around … Continued
The Convention Center MetroLink Station in downtown St. Louis reopened to the public on June 2. The station closed in January 2025 to allow Metro Transit to make a series of upgrades, including the removal of an escalator, the addition of a new staircase, lighting improvements, and more.
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is urging its members and stakeholders to weigh in with the St. Louis County Council as they begin deliberation around the Bi-State Development appropriation request for Fiscal Year 2026. More specifically, CMT is asking members of the St. Louis County Council to support the $200,103,235 million budget appropriation introduced earlier … Continued
In an effort to enable transit riders to engage directly with transit officials on the rollout of new safety and security measures tied to the Secure Platform Plan, Citizens for Modern Transit is hosting a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District. The virtual event will … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), is pleased to welcome Audrey Blaine of Kirkwood as an intern for summer 2025. During her time with the regional transit advocacy organization, Blaine will gain hands-on experience in the transit industry, supporting office operations, assisting with programming, and representing CMT at various community and organization-sponsored events. Blaine is … Continued
The 2025 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on Friday, May 16 with a third year of sustained investment in transit. HB4 which was approved in Conference Committee included $10 million in General Revenue plus $1.7 million from the State Transportation Fund for transit operations, a retention of the funding levels from 2023 and 2024, a 580 … Continued
Ridership Down Compared to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Service Demand is Rising and Costs are Skyrocketing The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) released the findings of its 2025 Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study as part of a virtual forum held on May 15. The study examined public transit access across Missouri and was completed by the Lochmueller … Continued