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2025 Midwest Transit Conference Set for Kansas City in September

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

Newly Revamped Ten Toes + Transit Program Unveiled

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

Governor Outlines Budget Requests in State of State Address; Cuts Transit Funding

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

Missouri Senate Hearing on CCW on Transit Set for February 3

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

CMT and Partner Launch #HeadOverWheels Campaign

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

Metro Transit Announces Call-A-Ride Leadership Change

Metro Transit has announced that following a national search, they have hired Lewis Lowry III to lead Metro Transit’s Call-A-Ride team. Lowry became General Manager of Paratransit in December 2024. Prior to Metro Transit, Lowry served as the Transportation Director for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority for two years. Prior to that, Lowry … Continued

Letter to the Editor: Conceal and Carry on Transit Must be Denied

Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian, January 21, 2025 As the 2025 Missouri legislative session gets underway, bills are again being introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate 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 … Continued

Metro Transit Announces Temporary MetroLink Service Adjustment

Please note: a previous version of this post listed February 5 as the end date of this service adjustment. Metro Transit has since updated the service adjustment to remain in place until further notice. Metro Transit has announced a temporary adjustment to MetroLink service that will be in place starting Thursday, January 16. During that … Continued

Guns on Buses Bills Emerge as MO Legislative Session Gets Underway; Weigh in Today

As the 2025 Missouri Legislative session gets underway, bills have been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate like SB77 sponsored by Senator Adam Schnelting this session which would allow individuals with concealed carry permits to carry their firearms on public transit buses, vans, trains, and other spaces owned or operated … Continued

CITIZENS FOR MODERN TRANSIT’S “TALKING TRANSIT” EVENT HIGHLIGHTS THE TRAJECTORY OF TRANSIT IN 2025

Transit Expansion and Advancements, Coupled with Ridership Increases and Service Improvements, Sparking Distinct Levels of Optimism for Bi-State Region The trajectory of public transit in the bi-state region was discussed during Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) “Talking Transit” event, hosted via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Dozens of CMT members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders … Continued

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Granted $1.9 Billion for Red Line Extension Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has been granted $1.97 billion from the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program for a 5.5-mile extension of the CTA’s Red Line. The $1.97 billion represents the largest transit infrastructure federal grant secured by the CTA in its history and will allow the authority to secure the remainder … Continued

CMT Facilitates Forum Allowing Public Transit Officials to Engage Directly with the Public

Dozens of transit riders, and members of the community at-large, joined Citizens for Modern Transit’s virtual “Candid Conversation with Commuters” event on Friday, Jan. 10 to get an update on the many advances surrounding public transportation in 2025 and ask questions. Trenise Winters, Assistant Executive Director of Metro Transit, Jessica Gershman, Assistant Executive Director of Planning … Continued

CMT Selects Firm for Website Redesign and Online Outreach Enhancements

CMT has selected Design Lab 443 and Spire Consulting for the redesign of its website to improve online outreach to change perceptions through transit education to increase ridership related to CMT’s education and incentive programs.  Design Lab 443/Spire Consulting was selected from a pool of eight proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: … Continued


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