The St. Louis County Council approved passage of the FY2024 transit appropriation bill by a 6-1 vote at its November 21 meeting. Citizens for Modern Transit has been urging members of the St. Louis County Council to support the FY2024 $128,550,848 Budget Appropriation Request from Bi-State Development. This year’s request will help to ensure the … Continued
More retail has arrived at the $90 million multi-family, mixed-use development, the Expo, adjacent to the existing Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink Station in the historic Skinker-DeBaliviere Neighborhood in the City of St. Louis in the form of a 2300 square foot Starbucks. This new addition offers amenities for residents and riders steps from transit. With multiple … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization – has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. This event will highlight the trajectory of transit in the St. Louis region in 2024. The event is free … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit hosted a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District officials on Thursday, Nov. 16, via Zoom. The event provided a platform for transit riders and the community at-large to directly connect with local transit industry leaders. The discussion featured: Ken Sharkey, Managing Director … Continued
The St. Clair County Transit District and its partners were honored at the 58th Annual East-West Gateway Council of Governments Awards Luncheon on November 15th at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. A variety of individuals, agencies, and organizations were celebrated for their contributions to various communities in the St. Louis area. The St. Clair … Continued
Partners to Also Encourage Transit Riders to Register for the Guaranteed Ride Home Program, which Provides Subsidized Access to More Immediate Transportation Option if a Need Arises To help commuters stay toasty on transit – while also spreading a little holiday cheer – Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, the … Continued
If you rode MetroLink between October 17th and November 6th, you may have been asked to show proof of valid fare. Fare audits were conducted on various trains and at different stops along the system in the last few weeks. The results of those audits are now in. Of the 8,725 individuals audited during the … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District is seeking a consultant to assist in the creation of branding/vehicle wrap for the SCCTD Flyer service in St. Clair County, IL to help build recognition and ridership on the system. Work products will include creation of a vehicle design based … Continued
St. Louis Post Dispatch, Friday, November 10, 2023 The St. Louis County Council failed to pass a $128.5 million budget appropriation request from Bi-State Development – a decision that could impact Metro Transit operations if not resolved. The requested funding would help ensure current service levels are maintained, while supporting safety and security measures and … Continued
The next Metro Transit service change is set for November 27. No changes will be made to MetroLink service at this time. Details of the quarterly service change effective Monday, November 27th are as follows: MetroBus Schedule Adjustments: #8 Shaw-Cherokee: Weekday and Saturday schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance. #8 Alta Sita … Continued
Kansas City voters say yes to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the 3/8-cent sales tax for the next 10 years. “Thank you to the voters of Kansas City for once again renewing this critical transit tax to keep our buses rolling,” said Frank White, III, KCATA president and CEO. “If there was … Continued
Having moved to St. Louis a little under three weeks ago, I know there’s a lot to learn about the history and culture of this place. I have yet to try toasted ravioli and I’ve been met with a few blank stares when I’ve pronounced street names in a decidedly French way. Apparently that’s not … Continued
According to a recent statement from Metro Transit, to help boost the reliability of their service and better serve the community, investments are coming to some of the internal systems while at the same time continuing to build the operator workforce. To further improve our service, Metro Transit will be investing in three major areas: … Continued
As the region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) works to champion, challenge and encourage the advancement of public transit access to better connect communities, promote equity and drive economic growth. The organization’s vision, tenacity and extraordinary leadership also plays a fundamental role in helping to maintain a safe, integrated and affordable transportation … Continued
After three years of struggling with a driver workforce shortage, the Madison County Transit (MCT) Board of Trustees approved service reductions which will take effect on December 3, 2023. Despite ongoing efforts to recruit and retain drivers, a double digit workforce shortfall remains, necessitating mandatory overtime and posing a risk of driver fatigue and compromised … Continued