Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

Citizens for Modern Transit – in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District, AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit – unveiled the “Transit Stop Transformation” Project this past weekend at the Belleville Transit Center, located at 718 Scheel Street in Belleville, Ill. A celebration got underway at 12:30 p.m., featuring formal remarks by … Continued

Herbert Simmons Assumes Role as Board Chair   The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved the election of new officers for the 2022-2023 year on June 24. Illinois Commissioner Herbert Simmons is the new Board Chair. Missouri Commissioner Sam Gladney is the new Vice Chairman. Commissioner Terry Beach from Illinois is Treasurer, and Missouri Commissioner … Continued

Thinking of heading to Fair St. Louis this year? Metro Transit is a great way to get you there.  Thousands of residents from around the bi-state area will head to downtown St. Louis July 2 through 4 to celebrate America’s birthday at Fair Saint Louis. With six stations serving downtown St. Louis, MetroLink is the … Continued

The St. Louis County Council is currently looking at the annual Bi-State Development appropriation to ensure public transit continues to provide access in St. Louis County. During this process, a substitute bill has been introduced, which significantly changes the ratio of funding for public transit via the 1974 transportation sales tax. The Bi-State Development appropriation request … Continued

Metro Transit in  partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District and the St. Louis Area Foodbank are expanding the free Food on the Move program this summer to help address food insecurity issues near several transit centers in the region. The mobile food pantry will visit five Metro Transit Centers on designated Saturdays starting … Continued

Recap of CMT’s latest Talking Transit with leaders from Bi-State Development and Metro Transit discussing Secure Platform Plans, North-South MetroLink Expansion and current operations.  

Those who register for the program on Friday, June 17, will be entered into a prize  drawing for free transit passes for one year As prices at the pump continue to rise, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is encouraging area residents to consider utilizing public transit in recognition of National Dump the Pump Day on … Continued

Missouri Times Editorial The Missouri State Legislative Session adjourned with a historic move in support of public transportation. For the first time in two decades, Missouri is set to invest $8.7 million in transit – a sum that would be split amongst the 34 transit providers operating in the state. This increase is critically needed … Continued

On Monday, June 13, Metro Transit will make schedule adjustments to three MetroBus routes in Missouri: #58 Chesterfield Valley, #70 Grand and #94 Page. These changes will improve on-time performance and better manage passenger volume on select bus trips. There are no adjustments to MetroBus routes in Illinois or MetroLink service.   Details for the … Continued

The Missouri legislative session wrapped on May 13 with a boost to Amtrak service.  The State of Missouri and Amtrak will restore the second of two daily round-trip trains on the Amtrak MidwestSM Missouri River Runner line between the Amtrak stations in Kansas City and St. Louis starting July 1.  MODOT’s initial budget request was for … Continued

 Event will Feature Live Bands at the Belleville and Emerson Park Transit Centers The St. Clair County Transit District, in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit and AARP in St. Louis, will be hosting Passport to Music on Metro on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at both the Belleville … Continued

  Join Citizens for Modern Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit as they unveil the region’s latest “Transit Stop Transformation” Project – this time at the Belleville Transit Center, located at 718 Scheel Street in Belleville. The event will get underway at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, … Continued

  Discussion to Highlight New Initiatives Underway through Metro Transit Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Thursday, June 9, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will highlight new initiatives underway through Metro Transit to expand accessibility and further improve safety and … Continued

Registration NOW Open for Those Interested in Tracking Miles on the MetroBikeLink to Win Prizes  The St. Clair County Transit District is encouraging people of all ages to register now for its annual Summer Riding Program, so they are ready to hits the trails when the program gets underway on June 1. The program allows … Continued