An issue brief released last October by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) makes the case for incorporating public health considerations into transportation planning. Check out some of the highlights below or visit the RWJF website for the full report. TRENDS For every $1 spent moving to more affordable housing, 77 cents is spent on … Continued
Missouri senators endorsed a proposed one-cent sales tax increase that could raise nearly $8 billion over a decade for transportation projects. The increase would require voter approval and, if passed, would be resubmitted to the ballot after 10 years so Missourians could decide whether to continue it. The referendum would go before the voters in … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit is having its annual Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute event again this May and we need volunteers! Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute is part of CMT’s month-long initiative, Make Your Move on Metro in May, to promote transit use in the St. Louis region. The event will be held Friday, May … Continued
A report titled “Capturing the Value of Transit” has been released by Reconnecting America’s Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD). Market-driven TOD strategy is a central mission of CTOD, and this report provides insight on the role of property values in funding transit and how they can help support public-private partnerships. One of the main issues discussed … Continued
Work is scheduled on the MetroLink system this week (March 11 to March 15) and Sunday (March 17), which may cause short delays in the work zone. The affected areas of the MetroLink system are: Delmar MetroLink Station Forest Park MetroLink Station MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Delmar and Forest Park … Continued
Rail-Volution is an annual conference where transit supporters and advocates from across the country get together to generate meaningful discussions on how we can use transit to create communities that are healthy, equitable, economically strong, and sustainable. The conference is hosted in a different city each year and this fall, Seattle, Washington will host Rail-Volution … Continued
In 2012, ridership on public transportation in the United States reached a new milestone of 10.5 billion trips, representing an increase of 1.5 percent. This is the highest number of transit trips recorded for a single year since 2008, and the second highest since 1957. The spike is even more impressive considering the effect of … Continued
Representing a nearly $10 million investment in the economy, a light rail interlocking project near the UMSL South MetroLink Station is now complete. The new interlocking system, which took slightly over a year to complete, provides improved operational flexibility, and allows Metro to more effectively maintain the rail system while minimizing system delays. The interlocking was … Continued
If you’re interested in finding out about the potential for modern streetcars in St. Louis and the results of the Streetcar Feasibility Study, please attend the Open House event this evening from 4-7 pm at the Moto Museum – 3441 Olive Street. Quick Facts on the St. Louis Streetcar: Reason for Feasibility Study: This project … Continued
One item should be top priority for any employer and the region: Transit. You may not ride transit, you may not know anyone who uses the bus or MetroLink; however, Missouri needs transit. Transit creates, maintains and sustains JOBS that Missouri cannot afford to lose! Investing in transit will improve Missouri’ s economy. Transit provides access … Continued
We are thrilled to share our excitement for Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race II and extend our appreciation to all of our sponsors and teammates willing to participate. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, “The Amazing Race,” the race will place Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE and Team CARPOOL in a … Continued
The following Metro service changes will go into effect on Monday, March 11, 2013: • #02 Red: Routing changes. Rosedale Avenue will no longer be served in both directions on every trip. The route will proceed on Delmar Boulevard between Rosedale Avenue and Skinker Road in both directions to avoid the long red light at … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Lenora Fisher as the new Grants/Program Manager for the organization. Lenora will begin work March 25, 2013. Ms. Fisher recently served as Washington University Center for Religion and Politics Assistant Director. Prior to that position, she spent two years working on the Obama Presidential Campaign, where her responsibilities ranged … Continued
Last summer the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) bill was passed into law, changing the way that transportation infrastructure is funded, as well as the role of the federal funding in local public transit projects. For fiscal year 2013, $10.6 billion has been authorized for federal transit assistance. One way for … Continued
As we await the first days of Spring, people are starting to think about outdoor activities. While many may not even link using transit and their health as a part of their outdoor activities, there is a signficant connnection to creating healthy lifestyles and livable communities. With obesity rates on the rise (Missouri’s obesity level exceed … Continued