Metro, which operates public transportation in the St. Louis region, has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and this money will be put towards replacing old buses in use. U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-St. Louis, announced the grant via a press release Wednesday and says the grant funds will be matched … Continued
Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) in Belleville is taking steps to incorporate the College MetroLink Station more into the campus to create a more walkable, accessible environment for students and residents. The SWIC Green Campus Initiative is a joint effort between Southwestern Illinois College & the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) to integrate the College Metrolink station more fully … Continued
The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis and the League of Women Voters of St. Louis are sponsoring a City Treasurer Candidate Forum next week, on Thursday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. This event will take place at the AT&T Auditorium at 801 Chestnut. The Treasurer’s office plays an important role downtown, since the office’s responsibilities … Continued
The Fall Ten Toe Express Session will kick off the week of Sept. 10, 2012. Consider getting on board this session with your own ten toes, MetroLink and MetroBus. The program is a great way to see St. Louis, get healthy and meet new friends. You can register online or at one of the upcoming … Continued
TheEast-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG), the local metropolitan planning organization, and its partners have launched a regional study that examines the potential economic development opportunities around MetroLink light rail stations – one of the best kept secrets of the region – or at least we think so at Citizens for Modern Transit. This week … Continued
A new senior housing community which will be known as The Cottages at Cathedral Square, due to its close proximity to St. Peter’s Cathedral, will located in downtown Belleville, IL. The project is expected to cost $5 million, will host 32 1,000 square foot apartment-style living spaces and span four single-story buildings. At the center … Continued
Just two days before the constitutional deadline for the governor to take action on legislation delivered to him by the Missouri General Assembly this session, eleven Senate bills approved by the Legislature today either joined others slated to become law on Aug. 28 or completed their legislative journey. One of the measures signed today included punishment … Continued
The Illinois DOT and AMtrak are making plans to preview the higher speed trains this fall between Dwight and Pontiac. Final construction is underway with bus bridges every other week to allow the construction to be finished on time. New Station for Bloomington-Normal Starting July 15, Amtrak will begin serving Bloomington-Normal passengers at its new … Continued
High-speed rail (HSR) is becoming more critical to America’s economic future as highway congestion continues, the U.S. population grows, and as the daily battle to keep the air clean goes on. Thirty-two states are currently moving forward with HSR projects, and the Obama administration has provided more than $10 billion for investment in HSR and … Continued
On June 15, the Sacramento Regional Transit District celebrated the grand opening of the Green Line light rail extension to the River District. The extension added 1.1 miles of track and two new stations. The grand opening of the 7th & Richards/Township 9 station was celebrated with the arrival of the inaugural train at the … Continued
Check out our newly added MetroLink Station Profiles on our TOD Clearinghouse, especially the Wellston Station Profile!
Come share your input and learn more about Transit Oriented Development! East-West Gateway Council of Governments and its partners have kicked off a “regional comprehensive planning effort that examines the potential for economic development around MetroLink light rail stations.” The first meeting will be Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Southwestern IL College-Belleville Campus, 4-8 … Continued
Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner’s trains 311, 314 and 316 will experience changes to service, effective July 9-October 20, due to track maintenance. Train 311 will depart all stations approximately two hours earlier. Train 314 will depart all stations approximately one hour earlier. Train 316 will depart all stations approximately one hour later. The schedule for … Continued
The Ten Toe Express Fall 2012 Session is right around the corner. CMT needs your help! We are looking to increase the number of walk leaders to increase the number of walking groups we can offer. Consider leading a walk this fall and reap the rewards: 1. Great way to get out and see St. … Continued
The CMT Ten Toe Express, a walking program that links MetroLink, MetroBus and using your own ten toes to access your community and get healthy, was recently highlighted in a Missouri Foundation for Health report on example case studies that have a success record of changing policy and increasing physical activity in specific populations in … Continued