Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

As COVID-19 vaccinations become available to additional subsets of the population, St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is reminding areas residents that free public transportation is available to those with a confirmed vaccination appointment through the St. Clair County Health Department. These individuals can take the MetroBus and/or MetroLink to the Belleville Transit Center, where another Special … Continued

Mayor Lyda Krewson signed into law Board Bills 162CS, 163CS, and 181 on electric vehicle (EV) legislation. These bills are collectively designed to expand EV charging infrastructure across the City in preparation for more electric vehicles entering the market over the next few years. The Krewson Administration modeled the legislative package after successful similar initiatives in peer cities. … Continued

CMT will kick-off the 2021 Spring Ten Toe Express Session with a Walk and Ride Along tour of Metro Public Safety including behind the scenes look at keeping the transit system safe. Additionally, this walk is an opportunity to learn about transit technology currently being deployed as well as Metro’s layered security approach. The majority … Continued

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the $30 billion for public transit funding this week as a part of the third COVID relief bill. The bill will now head to the floor of the House by the end of next week. The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal called for $30 billion for public transit … Continued

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal calls for $30 billion for public transit agencies, $14 billion for passenger airlines, $8 billion to U.S. airports and concessionaires, $1 billion for airline contractors, $1.5 billion to Amtrak and $3 billion for a temporary payroll support program for aerospace manufacturing, the legislation says. The $30 billion for transit … Continued

 The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is looking for Metro East area residents, business leaders, and transit riders to weigh in and share their ideas on how to transform the existing space between the bus bays and MetroLink entrance at the Emerson Park Transit Center into an active, urban oasis that reflects the … Continued

  Despite unprecedented challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, public transit remains an essential component of the St. Louis region’s transportation system. In honor of Rosa Parks Transit Equity Day, which commemorates Parks’ birthday on Feb. 4 and declares that equal access to public transit is a right for all, Citizens for Modern Transit … Continued

Progress has been made on security strategies according to the December issue of the Metro Security Scorecard. Since September 2019, WSP and East-West Gateway have presented the Scorecard updates each quarter. In February 2019, the MetroLink Security Assessment was completed. This project was led by East-West Gateway Council of Governments in close partnership with Metro … Continued

Hop aboard the 2021 Ten Toe Express! The Ten Toe Express is a walking program linking transit and your own ten toes through group walks that meet at MetroLink stations and take Metro transit to fun destinations exploring the St. Louis region. We walk in a variety of places and visit unique spots that even the … Continued

On Saturday, January 30, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order imposing a mask requirement applicable to public transportation systems, rail, and van, bus and motorcoach service providers to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.  The CDC Order implements President Biden’s Executive Order 13998, Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel, “to … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit’s Board of Directors, staff and members are deeply saddened to hear of the senseless crime on Sunday, Jan. 31, that resulted in the tragic death of a Metro Transit contracted G4S security officer. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends, as well as our partners at Bi-State Development … Continued

Do you live, work or play in East St. Louis? Then we are looking for your feedback for our Emerson Park Transit Stop Transformation Project. Citizens for Modern Transit has partnered with the St. Clair County Transit District, AARP St. Louis, and Metro Transit to transform this space into an active, creative, playful environment for … Continued

It’s February and transit love💗is in the air. St. Louisans are crushing on transit across the region. Transit is a safe and cost-effective transportation option utilized daily by thousands of area residents. Find out what makes transit such a heartthrob with the first month of rides on CMT through the Try and Ride Program! This … Continued

On January 21, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to “require masks to be worn in compliance with CDC guidelines” in various modes of transportation, including public transportation. Biden’s order is not self-enforcing. Actual mask mandates must be issued by the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Coast Guard, … Continued

The Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved staff to enter into an agreement on Jan. 22 with the City of St. Louis to jointly manage the Northside-Southside Corridor Technological Alternative Analysis Study. The City is currently in negotiations with a firm to lead the study. The City of St. Louis released a RFQ in August of … Continued