The 2022 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on Friday, May 13 with a historic move in support of public transportation. For the first time in two decades, Missouri is set to invest $8.7 million in transit – a sum that would be split amongst the 34 transit providers operating in the state. This increase is … Continued
Bike System Boasts 14 Continuous Miles of Trails in Southwestern Illinois The week of May 16 to 20, 2022, is National Bike to Work Week and St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTC) is reminding area residents that bicycling to work has never been easier thanks to the MetroBikeLink. This evolving system features 14 continuous miles … Continued
The latest development along MetroLink is set to open Phase 1 this August delivering housing and retail within steps of MetroLink, MetroBus, and more. The Expo at Forest Park is on track to open its North Building on August 1 with leasing currently underway. The South Building is set to open on October 1. The … Continued
CMT has selected the Hauser Group for its recent RFP for Public Relations services to build ridership on transit. The Hauser Group was selected from a pool of 4 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work Proposal Quality Product samples – samples provided and/or on firm website need to … Continued
The St. Louis region is in a race to improve the quality of air we breathe. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the Clean Air Partnership, Madison County Transit District, Metro Transit, the Missouri Department of Transportation, RideFinders and St. Clair County Transit District are joining forces to help make this happen – and we need … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit Program and Social Media Associate Position Summary Seeking a Program and Social Media Associate who would be responsible for social media, website management, the oversight of programming like Ten Toe Express and overall organizational support. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive compensation package. As Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) … Continued
What will transportation in the St. Louis region look like in 2050? Now is your chance to help East-West Gateway Council of Governments prioritize future transportation investments. Our region is updating our Long-Range Transportation Plan. Take a brief survey to provide your input and ideas for how transportation should evolve in the next 25 years! https://metroquestsurvey.com/nl0x0e
Join CMT and representatives of Metro Transit on Thursday, June 9 at 8:30 a.m. for a virtual “Talking Transit” event via Zoom. Those in attendance will get updates on various transit projects currently underway in the St. Louis region, including the Secure Platform Plan spearheaded by the agency, the expanded Northside/Southside Study with the City … Continued
While the last several years have seen dramatic changes to daily life, there are a few things that remained unchanged – including the essential nature of public transit. With that said, we are happy to announce the Citizens for Modern Transit 38th Annual Meeting will be back in person this year on September 8, 2022. We … Continued
CMT has selected Design Lab 443 for its Guaranteed Ride Home Campaign to build ridership on transit. Design Lab 443 was selected from a pool of 4 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work Proposal Quality Product samples – samples provided and/or on firm website need to be relevant … Continued
Transportation is one of the biggest contributors to air pollution. In conjunction with the start of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership’s daily air quality forecasting season, more than half a dozen partners, who collectively provide an array of transportation options that extend beyond driving in single-occupancy vehicles along with resources and incentives for … Continued
Changes in place for four months due to bridge replacement project Two MetroBus routes will be impacted starting Monday, May 2, by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) bridge replacement project on Manchester Road. MoDOT will close Manchester Road west of Hanley Road to replace the bridge over Black Creek, and the road closure is … Continued
Bi-State Board Approves Intergovernmental Agreement to expand Northside-Southside Study to include St. Louis County The Bi-State Board of Commissioners today approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County for the Northside-Southside Corridor Study. The study will expand and build on previous information in order to provide a complete assessment … Continued
Construction to Commence in May and be Completed in June 2022 After getting input from transit riders, area residents, elected officials and stakeholders through a series of in-person and virtual opportunities, Citizens for Modern Transit, has approved a finalized design concept for the “Transit Stop Transformation” project at the Belleville Transit Center, located at 800 … Continued
While the last several years have seen dramatic changes to daily life, there are a few things that remained unchanged – including the essential nature of public transit. With that said, we are happy to announce the Citizens for Modern Transit 38th Annual Meeting will be back in person this year on September 8, 2022. … Continued