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
Innovative Programming Continues to Play Key Role in the Safety and Security of Public Transit The safety and security of public transit remains a regional priority – and placing behavioral health providers on the system to address many of the underlying health determinants fueling problematic behavioral issues has proven to be highly impactful. This innovative … Continued
Area residents are encouraged to get out and explore the MetroBikeLink System this summer through St. Clair County Transit District’s “GO TRAILing” program, being held in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit. Program participants can earn a selection of prizes by tracking miles spent biking, walking, wheeling, running, skating or skipping along the more than … Continued
Letter to the Editor, Joplin Globe, April 16, 2025 The Missouri House approved legislation that would allow individuals with concealed carry permits to carry firearms on public transit buses, trains, vans and other spaces owned or operated by public transportation providers. It is now headed to the Senate and must be derailed for the overall … Continued
As the region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) works to champion, challenge and encourage the advancement of public transit access to better connect communities, promote equity and drive economic growth. Our vision, tenacity and extraordinary leadership also play a fundamental role in helping maintain a safe, integrated and affordable transportation system for … Continued
Metro Transit recently provided a stakeholder update on the progress of the Secure Platform Plan. Phase two of the Secure Platform Plan was recently completed and the construction contracts for the final phases have been awarded to Kozeny Wagner (Phase 3) and Millstone Weber (Phase 4). All phases will be completed by January 2026. Phase 3 … Continued
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) will host a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, May 15, 2025 to highlight the results of the 2025 Missouri Transit Needs Assessment Study. MPTA commissioned an update to the 2022 Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study in January. St. Louis-based Lochmueller Group – a full-service survey, planning, engineering and environmental … Continued
Transit ranks among top 10 priorities for County residents according to research for the creation of the St. Louis County long range comprehensive plan, STLCO 2050. St. Louis County’s last comprehensive plan was adopted 40 years ago. Some of the recommendations from that vision of the future no longer match with the current St. Louis … Continued
Beginning April 9, Metro Transit will begin collecting feedback from riders via on-board surveys. Surveyors in blue vests will be gathering information from riders to help the agency better understand how the transit system is being used. Metro’s goal is to collect feedback that is representative of current MetroLink and MetroBus riders. Participating in the … Continued
The New Broadview Senior Living Facility in East St. Louis opened in March steps from the Fifth and Missouri MetroLink Station. The $44 million housing redevelopment project had been in the works since 2017. The former Broadview Hotel was once owned by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) before being returned to the City of East … Continued