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
Bi-State Development announced the selection of Ronald Forrest as the next Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Metro Transit. Forrest joins Bi-State Development on June 2. He brings an extensive background in transportation management and operational excellence to the top Metro Transit position. The leadership transition comes as current Executive Vice President and … Continued
Join Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District as the partnering organizations celebrate the first bus bench installations as part of “The Story of a Bench” placemaking program. The ribbon cutting ceremony will get underway on Wednesday, June 4 at 9 a.m. at MetroBus Stop #11223 … Continued
The 2025 Missouri Legislative session wrapped the budget process on Friday, May 9 with a third-year 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 … Continued
Metro Transit and Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers are partnering again this year to bring free mobile health screening services to transit riders, visitors and area residents. Starting May 20, the People’s Health Centers mobile health screening van will provide free blood pressure screenings and basic health assessments at four transit locations in the … Continued
Metro Transit’s next hiring event is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at the North County Transit Center located at 3140 Pershall Road. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and those interested in Metro Call-A-Ride Van Operator, MetroBus Operator, and Metro Mechanic positions are encouraged to attend. Metro Mechanics who apply … Continued
With two weeks left in the Missouri 2025 Legislative Session, transit investment heads to the Conference Committee. Last week, the Senate included additional funding for state transit assistance in HB4. The Senate approved $20M in General Revenue and $1.7M in State Transportation Funds for a total of $21.7M. This is significantly more than the $7.7 … Continued
The system’s 39 miles of bike path in St. Clair County directly connects to six Metro Transit Centers St. Clair County Transit District and Citizens for Modern Transit are gearing up for National Bike to Work Week (May 12-18) by reminding area residents that bicycling to work is easier than ever thanks to the availability … Continued
Metro Transit has announced that its $1 Lyft Program will end on June 30, 2025. Launched as a pilot initiative after the 2019 MetroBus system redesign, the program aimed to enhance first-mile/last-mile connectivity for riders. It provided affordable, short-distance Lyft rides between designated neighborhoods and MetroBus routes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the service was especially … Continued
Metro Transit will roll out new fare collection equipment and features later this year. Changes will impact both MetroBus and MetroLink vehicles, with the ultimate goal of streamlining and simplifying the fare collection process for riders. MetroBus: Starting this month, Just Ride Validators (JRVs) will go live on MetroBuses. These devices are installed next to … Continued
As part of a quarterly service change on Monday, June 16, Metro Transit will make schedule and routing changes to 16 MetroBus routes in Missouri and Illinois. MetroLink service will remain unaffected. This information is subject to change so please check back periodically for updates. Missouri Service Changes: #8 Shaw-Cherokee: Extending route to serve River … Continued