St. Louis will be the backdrop of the upcoming 2024 Missouri Transit Conference. This two-day conference will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, and elected and interested citizens from across Missouri and the Midwest. This event is set for September 3-5, 2024, at the Westin at the Ballpark in Downtown St. Louis … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit hosted a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” online forum in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District officials on Wednesday, March 6, via Zoom. The event provided a platform for transit riders and the community at-large to directly connect with local industry leaders about Metro Transit’s quarterly service … Continued
A new MetroLink schedule will be implemented on Monday, March 4, at the same time as two westbound Blue Line platforms reopen for the first time after being closed for more than a year and a half. Flash flooding in July 2022 caused millions of dollars in damage to rail signals, switches and MetroLink communications … Continued
Metro Transit’s contract security team, Allied Universal, has released the results of the most recent MetroLink fare audit of 2024. Starting on February 13th and ending on February 19th, security officers made contact with 4,073 riders on the system and performed a fare check. Of the 4073, more than 3690 individuals did have valid fare, … Continued
The East-West Gateway Board of Directors voted to approve the proposed Jefferson Ave. alignment for light rail expansion 14 to 5 at its Feb. 28 Board meeting. The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development Agency have been working to update the locally preferred alternative (LPA) for a north-south MetroLink extension in the City of … 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. This year CMT is celebrating 40 years of transit advocacy, and we invite you to join us on June 20, 2024 at … Continued
Metro Transit recently released an update on ongoing efforts to upgrade Metro Call-A-Ride Service. Below are updates on several areas of the service. Telephone System Optimization: Metro continues to focus on two areas of improvement within the Call-A-Ride phone system—usability and reporting. Over the past weeks, the IT team has been working to improve … Continued
Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian, February 15, 2024 Governor Mike Parson signed an Executive Order last year, calling for the establishment of a statewide Master Plan on Aging. One of the plan’s goals is that Missourians will have access to safe and reliable transportation and mobility options as they age. There are presently more … Continued
Metro Transit’s Service Area Contributes Nearly $2.5 Billion to this Total Findings of a six-month study commissioned to quantify the economic impact of public transit services in the state of Missouri were released today during a panel discussion hosted by Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) and the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA). More than 60 … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District, AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit will be transforming the Fairview Heights Transit Center into a vibrant, interactive space for riders and residents. Transit riders, area residents, elected officials and stakeholders have the opportunity to provide insight on what they … Continued
As Metro Transit prepares for minor quarterly service adjustments set to go into effect on March 18, Citizens for Modern Transit is hosting a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District officials. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6, at noon via Zoom, and … Continued
Free Monthly Transit Pass Available for First-Time Transit Users Citizens for Modern Transit – in conjunction with Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District – has launched a “Match with Metro Transit” campaign to encourage solo drivers to get better acquainted with MetroLink and MetroBus. Those new to the public transit scene can get … Continued
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has appointed Andrea Jackson-Jennings to the Board of Commissioners. Jackson-Jennings, who has a doctorate in education, will serve as a representative for St. Louis County and replaces Commissioner Vernal Brown whose term expired. The Missouri Senate approved the appointment today. “Congratulations to AJ on her appointment to the Bi-State Development Board … Continued
During his State of the State address on January 24, Governor Parson outlined his budget requests for his final year in office including $11.7 million for public transit. The SFY 2025 Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission request was $11,710,875 for Missouri transit. This request included $10 million from General Revenue and $1.7 million from the … Continued
With spring right around the corner, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with AARP in St. Louis, is excited to announce registration for the spring 2024 session of the CMT Ten Toe Express® program is now open. The spring 2024 session, which runs from April 5 through June 30, or approximately 12 weeks, showcases … Continued