St. Louis Post Dispatch, February 21, 2025 In Missouri alone, transit yields an overall economic impact of $4.05 billion annually. Legislators have been good about standing behind transit, even increasing statewide funding in recent years. They understand how crucial public transit is in breaking down accessibility barriers, while driving economic growth. However, under Governor Kehoe’s … Continued
Since 2020, transit riders throughout the bi-state region have witnessed the transformation of seven transit stops. Each project features the conversion of large, grey, concreted areas into vibrant and engaging corridors with seating, shade structures, greenery and artwork. Now, the partners responsible for these projects – Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP in St. Louis, St. … Continued
On Monday, February 24, Blue Line MetroLink trains will resume service as far east as the Emerson Park MetroLink Station. Per Metro Transit’s statement, Red Line trains will operate between Lambert Airport and Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Stations. Blue Line trains will operate between Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 and Emerson Park MetroLink Stations. Blue Line customers will not need … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit is teaming up AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District to activate the space around a bus stop within the City of Fairview Heights, Ill. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area around a MetroBus stop located at 10227 Lincoln … Continued
The bi-state region is fortunate to have access to a safe, integrated public transit system, but the luck doesn’t stop there. On Friday, March 14 – just a few days prior to St. Patrick’s Day – Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in conjunction with the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) and Metro Transit, have … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District, has revamped its Ten Toes walking program which is widely recognized for helping more than 10,000 older adults integrate walking and public transit use to explore area attractions in a social setting. The program, now known … Continued
During his State of the State address on January 28, Governor Kehoe outlined his budget requests including a cut of $5 million to state transit operating assistance. The SFY 2026 Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission request was $11.7 million for Missouri transit. This request included $10 million from General Revenue and $1.7 million from the … Continued
April 2, 2025, 8:30 a.m. Webinar One of the significant benefits of a successful transit system is the ability to connect riders and residents to different services along a transit route or line including housing, employment, healthcare, and healthy food. We are beginning to see this come to life along the MetroLink Red Line including … Continued
The 2025 Midwest Transit Conference is scheduled for September 3-5, 2025, at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, MO. This multi-state conference will be the perfect opportunity to network, mingle, learn, and be inspired by the best minds in the transit industry. The event will include a variety of presentations, panel discussions, and … Continued
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today announced it has been awarded $200,000 in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the development of Phase 3 of its Fairview Heights – Swansea Trail. This new, 1.1-mile trail segment is part of three trails in Fairview Heights that, once complete, will combine … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is excited to unveil its newly revamped Ten Toes + Transit program known for helping more than 10,000 active older adults integrate walking and public transit use to explore area attractions in a social setting. The program has a new name and look – as well as new features – … Continued
During his State of the State address on January 28, Governor Kehoe outlined his budget requests including a cut of $5 million to state transit operating assistance. The SFY 2026 Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission request was $11.7 million for Missouri transit. This request included $10 million from General Revenue and $1.7 million from the … Continued
The Missouri Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety will hear testimony on SB 77 which includes concealed carry on transit on February 3 at 2 PM. The hearing will be held in Senate Committee Room 1. Bills introduced this session in the MO House and Senate would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to … Continued
Over the course of a year, CMT’s team of 20+ Metro Monitor volunteers completed 245 evaluation surveys, covering 29 MetroLink Stations (24 in Missouri and 5 in Illinois) and 6 Metro Transit Centers/Bus Stops in Missouri. Metro Monitor volunteers provide a snapshot of the system each month, evaluating security presence at stations and on trains/buses, … Continued
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is launching a social media campaign in celebration of the fact that St. Louis-area residents continue to fall head over “wheels” in love with public transit. From Saturday, Feb. 1 through Friday, Feb. 14, … Continued