Join CMT in celebrating National Bike to Work Week which takes place May 13-19. CMT will give away one June transit pass (valued at $78). To join in on the fun, tag us in a photo of you with your bike while using the region’s transit system. Alternatively, email your photo to: info@cmt-stl.org. Creativity is … Continued
The Missouri Senate approved the Department of Transportation budget on May 9 with the House following suit on May 10 for passage of HB 2004 including $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 which marks a 34 percent … Continued
Metro Transit recently provided a series of updates on the status of their efforts to improve Metro Call-A-Ride service. Metro ADA Customer Advisory Group: Metro’s ADA Services Team is working to re-establish the ADA Customer Advisory Group. This group, made up of individuals with disabilities and connections to the disability community, are working on creating … Continued
THOSE WHO BIKE TO WORK ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GUARANTEED RIDE HOME PROGRAM Next week (May 13-19) is National Bike to Work Week, and the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) – in conjunction with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – is reminding area residents that bicycling to work has never been easier thanks … Continued
The Cortex Innovation District, a 200-acre district which houses many of St. Louis’ technology, research, and development companies, will soon see the transformation of a historic building into office and lab space. In 2019, Washington University purchased the Goodwill Building on Forest Park Avenue and Sarah Street. The school now has plans to build a … Continued
Metro Transit recently released an update on the progress of the Secure Platform Plan. When the Secure Platform Plan was initiated, it was divided into six packages to ensure progress across the system could be seen as individual packages reached completion. The following outlines the status of each of the six packages. Package 1 – … Continued
Metro Transit is set to host “Community Connect” public meetings to provide opportunities for the community to connect inperson with Metro Transit staff. Metro Transit will provide the latest news and upcoming changes including ADA updates. There will also be one virtual meeting on May 30. Upcoming Open House Events: Tuesday, May 21 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Urban League … Continued
St. Louis County is creating a long-range plan for the first time in over 40 years. STLCO 2050: An Equitable and Sustainable Comprehensive Plan will shape our community’s future for generations to come. This comprehensive plan, spanning over 25 years, will strategically guide our development across various critical areas, including housing, jobs, transportation, and sustainability. … Continued
Construction to Commence in late Spring with completion in Summer 2024 After getting input from transit riders, area residents, elected officials and stakeholders through a series of in-person and virtual opportunities, a finalized design concept has been approved for the “Transit Stop Transformation Project” at the Fairview Heights Transit Center in Fairview Heights, IL. The project … Continued
The City of St. Louis will be hosting two additional roundtable discussions due to high demand for local developers to weigh on opportunities across St. Louis. New workshops will include the following: Tuesday, May 7 12-1:30p Thursday, May 16 8:30-10a This will be a great opportunity to weigh in on opportunities and challenges in … Continued
The Greater St. Louis Marathon will take place this Saturday, April 27. With thousands of runners, walkers, and spectators taking over the streets of downtown St. Louis, Metro Transit stands out as a reliable option for getting to and from the race while avoiding the hassle of street closures, crowded streets, and limited parking. With … Continued
Empirical Evidence Shows Expansion to a Public Transit System Improves Access to Health Care As the St. Louis region continues to evaluate the proposed light rail expansion project, known as the Green Line, a closer look into health impacts of transit is crucial. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) therefore gathered transportation advocates and professionals, along … Continued
Help CMT celebrate 40 years of turning transit advocacy to action on Give STL Day (May 9, 2024), making the region a more prosperous and accessible place to live, work and play. Make a gift here. As a CMT supporter, we hope you will consider joining us in support of this goal and encourage you … Continued
CMT has selected Acernus Architecture for its Bus Stop Transformation. Acernus Architecture was selected from a pool of 3 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: 1. Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work 2. Proposal Quality 3. Product samples – samples provided and/or on firm website need to be relevant to work being … Continued
The City of St. Louis will be hosting a roundtable discussion for local developers to weigh on opportunities across St. Louis on Wednesday, April 24 from 2-3:30p on Zoom. This will be a great opportunity to weigh in on opportunities and challenges in St. Louis around transit stops and stations as well as land use. … Continued