SOLD OUT – CMT to kick off 30 years of work in St. Louis moving transit forward in the region. When: Friday, September 12, 2014 12 Noon – Registration 12:20 pm – Lunch 12:45 p.m. – Program Place: Renaissance Grand Hotel, Crystal Ballroom Address: 800 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101 Accessible by Convention Center … Continued
For the first time in Missouri’s history, there is a proposed State constitutional amendment which will provide dedicated state funding for public transit. Right now, each year, public transit advocates and providers of transit fight to preserve a little more than $1 million in funding for more than 30 transit providers in the state. Missouri’s … Continued
Metro held the groundbreaking on its new Transit Center in North St. Louis County on July 22. By renovating an old car dealership at 3140 Pershall Road, Ferguson, MO 63136, Metro will be creating a new bus hub for transit commuters in North County and throughout the region. With an indoor waiting area, restrooms, concessions, … Continued
For many area residents, the thought of using mass transit comes with a mass number of questions like – What route do I take? How long does it take? Where do I purchase tickets? What if I take the MetroLink to work and later need my car? To help combat these questions and help area … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is partnering with Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) to better link transit and area trails through its Ten Toe Express program. This fall, a series of new detailed walk maps will be available to help direct program participants as they utilize MetroLink Stations to gain access to five different trails in … Continued
Metro unveiled the new name and design for their promised Smart Card program. The Gateway Smart Card design is described as, “an arch designed into the Gateway logo that flows into a wave, depicting the Mississippi River.” Read more here. Smart Cards provide a more convenient, secure way to pay transit fares and can replace … Continued
CMT and the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council asked residents what they wanted to see happen at the Historic Wabash Station and the responses had several themes, all with the emphasis of bringing it back to life along with activating the street around the station. Do you have a preference on the suggestions? Entrance to the MetroLink … Continued
Think a CMT Metro Market at the Rock Road MetroLink Station is a Good Idea? (We do!) Here’s your chance to make it happen! CMT’s proposal to Monsanto’s Grow St. Louis Contest with a Rock Road CMT Metro Market has been accepted which means that you can help make it happen! Remember CMT’s Metro Market at … Continued
By CMT Intern, Sarah Casteel: Advancing technology has led to increasing convenience in many aspects of our lives. In fact, the Metro system has the potential to become the most convenient method of transportation for commuters in Saint Louis. Luckily for these commuters, an important new aspect of public transportation is on its way. The … Continued
According to a new study out of the University of California, Berkeley, the key to successful transit lines is connecting a lot of people to a lot of jobs. The reason this study is so significant is that it compiles decades of real-world data to predict the success of a given transit route and both … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit RFP for Website Updates CMAQ MO 5401-639 Grant July 15, 2014 CMT Issues an RFP for DOTNetNuke update of Ten Toes Website. The Ten Toe Express is a highly successful walking program that links MetroLink & MetroBus with residents’ own Ten Toes to get exercise, learn to ride the Metro system, … Continued
For the first time in Missouri history, voters have the opportunity to support a dedicated funding source for public transportation. The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission approved a list of priority projects to fund through Amendment 7 including more than $800 million in transit projects over the next ten years including committed matches to Amendment 7 … Continued
CMT Releases the final Central Corridor Feasibility Study Report. The Central Corridor Feasibility Study study was an analysis and feasibility study of transit alternatives in the Central Corridor – defined as the area along the existing MetroLink alignment between the Central West End and Grand stations – near the CORTEX development. For the first time … Continued
Today, the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission approved a list of priority projects to fund through Amendment 7 including more than $800 million in transit projects over the next ten years including committed matches to Amendment 7 funding from regional sources. Amendment 7, a three-fourths of one percent increase in Missouri’s sales tax for priority transportation … Continued
With more than 200 local drivers trying transit for the first time, now is a great time for local employers to encourage employees to try transit too. CMT often hears about parking restrictions, parking costs, and the countless other hassles of driving to work every day. In an attempt to help encourage commuters to try transit, … Continued