Please take a moment to tell CMT just what you would like to see constructed around MetroLink in the St. Louis region! We want to hear what each and every person feels would optimally benefit the community. And if you have comments, we want to hear those as well. It’s only one question and … Continued
As the 2013 legislative session draws near, CMT will be focusing its efforts on several priorities this session at the state level: Support MoDOT’s request for $5.5 million for state transit funding Support MoDOT’s request for $5.5 million for transit operations in the state this year – $560,875 for State Transit Assistance (from State Transportation Fund); … Continued
“The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC) released its 2012 Accomplishments Report, Helping Communities Realize a More Prosperous Future, which highlights how grantees of the 2010 and 2011 HUD Sustainability Grants are working to support locally led collaborative efforts that are building stronger regional economies. ‘Regions … Continued
The Holiday Magic Train is back for its third holiday season with several events planned for December. Metro is partnering with St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC) to make the holiday train a success again this year. The Holiday Magic Train is decked-out in blue and silver ornaments, garland, wreaths, and snowflake decorations and … Continued
More information here : TOD Flyer on upcoming Dec. Public Meetings
In a blog post in October, CMT wrote about how the Loop Trolley’s addition to the Delmar area would affect development. Now in more detail, we are pleased to expound on the Gotham apartment building which will be gracing the area as a prime example of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). This $11.4 million renovation of a … Continued
CMT has hosted the Transit Picture Contest for over a year now! The contest, unfortunately, was not held the past few months, but is now back just in time for the holiday season! CMT encourages everyone to submit their pictures of public transportation and as a reward, at the end of the month, the best … Continued
Beyond Housing is seeking a quality candidate to join the staff of the nationally recognized 24:1 Initiative. The 24:1 Healthy Corridor Specialist is a key member of the Initiative’s team, responsible for executing the three year Healthy Corridor Project which includes community-based infrastructure planning, coordinating healthy living activities and directing a policy campaign. An ideal … Continued
The brief issued on the findings of the North Hanley MetroLink Walkabout is now available. The Walkabout, which occurred on October 12, 2012, was designed to spur ideas for development and improvement around the North Hanley MetroLink Station. As the 3rd busiest stop on the MetroLink alignment, there is major potential for development at this … Continued
The City of St. Louis is partnering with Washington University on a sustainable land competition initiative! Teams are encouraged to propose an innovative project to transform a vacant lot into an asset to advance sustainability. To participate, one just needs to assemble a team, choose a vacant lot from six available options and then propose … Continued
As part of St. Louis City’s Sustainability Plan, the City encourages the use of green infrastructure practices, and is working with many partners in this effort. One of these efforts includes rain gardens: landscaped beds designed to collect and absorb stormwater runoff. A rain garden is permeable surface area that often has the benefit of … Continued
This past Friday, higher speed rail service of 110 mph began on a segment between St. Louis and Chicago. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and Amtrak officials announced that 110 mph rail service has started on a 15-mile segment along the Chicago-St. Louis corridor just in time for this past … Continued
Metro kicked off their Holiday Magic Train yesterday morning at the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station. To view photos and a short video of the carolers who welcomed in the holiday season, see CMT’s Facebook page here. This is the third year Metro has decorated a train to celebrate the holidays and as such, Metro transit commuters … Continued
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments consultant will unveil plans for possible development in communities around three light rail stations in December. Three meetings, scheduled from December 11-13, 2012, 4-7 p.m., with two identical presentations at 4:30 and 6:30, will highlight Station Area Plans focusing on East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, and North Hanley MetroLink … Continued
Metro’s quarterly service change is set for this upcoming Monday, November 26. Please check the list to see if your route will be effected. There will be changes to 22 MetroBus routes in Missouri, three in Illinois, and adjustments to the MetroLink schedule . Service Updates for Monday, November 26: MetroLink: Schedule adjustments to provide connections … Continued