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
Metro Transit recently provided an update on the status of multiple accessibility-related projects currently underway. MetroGo! App: MetroGo! is an app that may be downloaded from the Apple App store or Google Play store. The app allows Call-A-Ride users to schedule and cancel trips, use a debit or credit card to pay fare, and even … Continued
Several mixed-use developments are coming to life near Transit Centers located along the MetroLink Red Line. These developments – coupled with existing access to jobs, education, healthcare and a wide range of amenities and green spaces in close proximity to public transit in North St. Louis County – are helping to create what is … Continued
Taking a lead from former CMT Board Chair June McAllister Fowler, CMT is working to promote all the great eateries in downtown St. Louis accessible by transit. Recently, June was featured in a St. Louis Post Dispatch story for her dedication to spreading a positive message about downtown St. Louis and encouraging others to explore … Continued
Public transportation matters. Hundreds of thousands of area residents utilize MetroLink and MetroBus because it provides a safe, convenient and cost-effective way to get to work, healthcare appointments, stores, entertainment and anywhere else they need to go. In turn, thousands are also passing through transit centers and waiting at MetroBus stops on any given day. … Continued
Professional sports are returning to downtown St. Louis this spring. Choosing transit for your game day ride can save you money and stress by avoiding parking fees as well as crowded streets and parking lots as fans attempt to leave post-event. Between the Cardinals opener on March 27, St. Louis Blues playoff games in April, … Continued
With less than two months before the end of the 2025 Missouri Legislative Session, now is the time for transit supporters and riders to reach out on the importance of state investment in public transit. This year’s session began with Governor Kehoe reducing transit investment by $5 million from General Revenue. The budget is now … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization – has elected two new members to its Board of Directors, including Tim Brinker of Greater St. Louis, Inc., and Laura Stock of Clayco Enterprise. Both will serve multi-year terms. Brinker is the Senior Vice President for Government Relations for Greater St. Louis, Inc., … Continued
CMT in is undertaking a 20 month education campaign, which will include transit benefit programming, education on transit options, community campaigns, placemaking and transit access. CMT is seeking a firm to assist with these efforts in planning, executing and promoting these events and messaging items. The programs would include Social marketing; email outreach; promotional events; … Continued