Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is teaming up with the St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit, in conjunction with National “Dump the Pump” Day on June 20 to encourage area commuters to take transit instead of driving and begin benefitting from the many cost-savings associated with taking the MetroLink and/or MetroBus. Commuters who … Continued
The 2024 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on Friday, May 17 with a third year of increased investment in transit. HB 2004 which was approved includes $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 increase over 2022 … Continued
CMT in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District has selected the Hauser Group for its recent RFP for PR and programming services to build ridership on transit in Illinois. The Hauser Group was selected from a pool of 3 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: Qualifications of person/firm conducting the … Continued
Discussion to Highlight the Significance of Transit-Oriented Development Opportunities As the St. Louis region looks to expand its integrated public transit system through the proposed light rail expansion project known as St. Louis MetroLink Green Line, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is raising awareness about the significance of transit-oriented development and pointing to case … Continued
St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura O. Jones committed to light rail expansion in her State of the City Address on May 14 at the Sun Theater in Grand Center. Mayor Jones announced as a part of her remarks last evening that this week the Greenline Light Rail project will formally begin the project development phase, … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit recently welcomed Ally Smith to the team. Smith has joined as an intern for the summer. Smith is a junior at the University of Missouri-Columbia, dual majoring in Graphic Design and Marketing. In this role, Smith will support office operations, assist with programming, and represent CMT at various community events and … Continued
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