The Loop Trolley Transportation Development District (TDD) has received approval from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for a $25 million Urban Circulator Grant to build a fixed-route electric trolley system in the City of St. Louis and University City. The FTA grant is the major funding source for the $43 million project. The Loop Trolley … Continued
Citizen’s for Modern Transit offers paid internship positions every spring, summer and fall, allowing students and recent graduates the opportunity to work closely with our team and gain insight into the public transit arena in addition to nonprofit management, administration, advocacy and fundraising. Interns will work directly with CMT’s Executive Director and Program Manager, gain … Continued
The region’s first-ever articulated buses have arrived in St. Louis. These 60-foot vehicles are made of two sections that are linked by a pivoting joint and will provide seating for 54 passengers in constrast to the 40 seats available on the system’s current 40 foot buses. The buses are a cost effective way to increase … Continued
CMT Kicks Off its Spring 2014 Ten Toes Express Session with an African American Heritage Tour of Downtown St. Louis led by the National Park Service Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) successful Ten Toe Express program, with over 7,000 participants, many over the age of 60, will kickoff its spring 2014 session on April 3 … Continued
Feasibility Study Findings to be Shared with the Community on March 27 in the CORTEX District Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host a discussion to explore the possibility of adding a new light rail station in Midtown/CORTEX to the current MetroLink system. The event is slated for 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 27 at … Continued
Over the last few days there has been a lot of press coverage on the GSA relocating 800+ U.S. Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs employees from Downtown St. Louis to space on Page Ave. There have been numerous reasons cited why this move is not beneficial for the region, the taxpayers, the employees and the visitors to … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host “Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute” events from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16, Friday, May, 23 and Friday, May 30 at several popular MetroLink stations and transfer centers to thank area residents for supporting St. Louis transit. The morning’s transit, bicycle and walk commuters … Continued
The Greater St. Louis Community Foundation will be hosting a 24-Hour Community-Wide Online Giving Initiative on Tuesday, May 6th. Give to CMT on Give STL Day and show your support for transit! Give STL Day will be held in conjunction with similar fundraising efforts being organized by approximately 100 community foundations across the country and … Continued
The Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA), a nonprofit corporation established in 2012, is seeking its first Executive Director who will be charged with overseeing the operations and maintenance of the entire system through a third-party operator, and ensuring stakeholder and neighborhood involvement. When becomes operational in late 2015, the two-mile north-south streetcar route (approximately 4 … Continued
The House Budget Committee completed its mark-up of the state’s operating budget. Representative Bart Korman’s subcommittee on MODOT’s budget had recommended a $1,000,000 increase in transit assistance. The full budget committee supported including a funding increase but reduced the amount to $500,000 – for a total of $1.56 million from the State Transportation Fund ($560,875) … Continued
St. Louis Union Station will come back to life on May 10th, 2014. Celebrating National Train Day in conjunction with the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (“TRRA”), Union Station will host an event that marks several milestones for the city in 2014, including St. Louis’ 250th birthday, the 125th anniversary of the founding of … Continued
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) suggests Congress increase transit system funding by $11.5 billion per year. They want Congress to approve $100.4 billion in new public transportation spending. This increase is proportional to the increase being proposed for all transportation projects. Public transportation systems are currently funded through the surface transportation bill that will … Continued
Get excited about CMT’s Great Race III and Metro Market on Thursday, May 8 that will kick off at 4:30 p.m. at the Fortel’s Pizza Den, located at 7359 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105 with a Finish Line celebration at CMT’s the Metro Market located at the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station from 5 to 7 … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has an immediate opening for a paid internship, available for undergraduate and/or graduate students. Apply today! The internship will run from March – May, 2014. Interns will be asked to work 10-15 hours a week during normal business hours. The position will be available until filled. Internship Responsibilities Include: Help with … Continued
Volunteers Needed for CMT’s Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute Event on Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 am at the Fairview Heights MetroLink Station! CMT, Y98’s Entourage, and YOU will post between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at the Fairview Heights MetroLink station to thank morning transit, bicycle and walk commuters for leaving their cars … Continued