A recent report by the Urban Institute finds that more than one in five adults with limited access to public transit skip healthcare visits because of transportation barriers, which can negatively impact long-term health. Similarly, research shows that the expansion of a public transit system, such as the development of a new light rail … Continued
More than 8,000 area residents have collectively trekked thousands of miles exploring the St. Louis region through more than 1,000 guided tours utilizing their own ten toes and Metro Transit. Currently, there are more than 300 returning older adults each session that participate in several different CMT Ten Toe Express Walking Groups along with new … Continued
The “Transit Stop Transformation Project” is a collaboration between Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP St. Louis, St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit working together to activate the space around the Belleville Metro Transit Center. This joint-initiative, will convert the transit center area into a fun, artistic space that encourages active play, cultivates community, … Continued
Metro Transit’s next hiring event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 29, at the Brentwood MetroBus Facility located at 3000 S. Brentwood Blvd from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. Interviews will be held for positions such as MetroBus operators, Metro Call-A-Ride operators, mechanics and electricians with the potential for $2,000 signing bonuses. On-site interviews will … Continued
During its “Talking Transit” event held Wednesday, April 26, Citizens for Modern Transit highlighted how transit is a focal point for placemaking, which is an emerging concept that transforms places people simply pass through in route to their next destination – like MetroLink Stations and MetroBus Stops – into active, engaging corridors that connect individuals … Continued
This year, GiveSTL will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary as CMT celebrates 39 years of moving transit advocacy to action. We have set a goal of $3900 for GiveSTL Day to build support for people and places through TRANSIT ADVOCACY at CMT for this year. We hope as a CMT supporter you will consider it … Continued
MetroLink will operate on a single track at different locations along the light rail system during select evenings this week to allow crews to perform necessary construction and maintenance work. Single track operations will take place from 7 p.m. to the end of service on Wednesday and Thursday (April 19 & 20) and from … Continued
KC soccer fans have a new opportunity to visit St. Louis CityPark in St. Louis via Amtrak this spring. Riders interested in taking the Amtrak from Kansas City to Saint Louis for the May 20th St. Louis City SC game vs. Kansas City at CITYPARK can take advantage of a 15% discount train fare for travel … Continued
CMT is offering several scholarships for the 2023 Midwest Transit Conference through the Fred Epstein Public Transit Education Fund. CMT will be offering several scholarships for registration for this upcoming conference through the Fred Epstein Transit Education Fund. As one of the founders of Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in 1985, Fred Epstein, whose passions … Continued
There are still a handful of special walks left for anyone who signed up for the 2023 Spring CMT Ten-Toe Walk Session. Throughout the season, the CMT Ten Toe Express program is filled with weekly walks, hosted by CMT’s volunteer team of walk leaders. Along with these weekly walks, CMT hosts multiple special walks … Continued
CMT is undertaking a two-year education campaign, which will include transit benefit programming, education on transit options, community campaigns, placemaking and transit access. CMT is seeking a firm to assist with these efforts in planning, executing and promoting these events and messaging items. The programs would include Social marketing; email outreach; promotional events; transit advertising, … Continued
With little more than six weeks left of this legislative session, now is the time to weigh in for Transit investment. During his State of the State address in January, Governor Parson outlined his budget requests omitting investment in transit. However, the House Budget Committee added back in the $7 million from General Revenue. Now, … Continued
This week, the City of East St. Louis broke ground on the historic Broadview Hotel in Downtown East St Louis to welcome the first large scale project in three decades, steps from the Fifth and Missouri Transit Center. The city along with their partners are set to refurbish the vacant hotel into a mature … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District and AARP in St. Louis is seeking a firm to assist in the implementation of the Fifth and Missouri Transit Transformation Project in East St. Louis, IL. The goal of the transit transformation program is to build and promote ridership on … Continued
Where would you like to see MetroLink go in the future? St. Louis area residents can give their feedback on plans to expand MetroLink in the City of St. Louis and in North St. Louis County by taking an interactive online survey released today by Bi-State Development. The goals of light rail expansion are to … Continued