The East-West Gateway Council of Governments is offering a virtual open house on the Transportation Equity Analysis. The Analysis dives into the region’s past and present to determine which parts of the region have been served well by transportation decisions and investments and which have not in an effort to chart a path for a … Continued
The St. Louis Chapter of ASIS International honored several law enforcement and private security officers, including four members of the security team tasked with enhancing safety and security on the Metro Transit system, which serves communities in the metropolitan St. Louis area in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. The awards were presented on October 13 … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit is teaming up with the St. Clair County Transit District and AARP in St. Louis to activate the space around the 5th and Missouri Transit Center in East St. Louis. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area between the MetroBus area serving both Metro Transit … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit is teaming up with the St. Clair County Transit District and AARP in St. Louis to activate the space around the 5th and Missouri Transit Center in East St. Louis. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area between the MetroBus area serving both Metro … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit – in partnership with St. Louis REALTORS®, Employment Connection and Bywater Development Group – today unveiled the “Transit Stop Transformation” Project at the North Hanley Transit Center, located at 4300 North Hanley Road. A celebration got underway with a “Wake Up to a … Continued
Air quality forecasting concluded at the end of last month, and the Clean Air Partnership is pleased to report that, as we reflect on this season, ozone air pollution levels remained consistent with those of the prior year. The 2022 forecasting season began with encouraging news that the St. Louis region had once again escaped … Continued
Project is Being Made Possible by “Rebuild Illinois” Grant The St. Clair County Transit District’s Board of Trustees has selected Breese, Ill. – based Poetkker Construction to oversee construction of a new 16,000-square-foot Public Safety Center project planned at Emerson Park Transit Center in East St. Louis. The contract is valued at $13,584,000 and is … 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 a comprehensive marketing campaign on the 2023 SCCTD Summer Riding Program in St. Clair County, IL to build and promote ridership on the MetroBikeLink System and connecting transit system. Key messaging … Continued
The Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved today a reduction in pricing for the weekly and monthly transit passes for the months of November and December. A weekly pass currently sells for $27.00 and a monthly pass for $78.00. The board approved new pricing to $15.00 for a weekly and $50.00 for a monthly pass for … Continued
On the heels of the recent opening of the “Transit Stop Transformation Project” at the Belleville Transit Center and the unveiling of the one at the North Hanley Transit Center set for mid-October – Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), AARP in St. Louis, St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit today announced that the … Continued
Amtrak has announced there will be temporary service reductions coming next month to the Missouri River Runner. Amtrak is dealing with staffing shortages impacting their ability to perform necessary preventative maintenance on the fleet of passenger coaches. Without a full fleet of passenger coaches, Amtrak has had to schedule temporary reductions to service throughout the … Continued
Event will feature “Wake up to a Sweeter Commute” Rider Appreciation Effort, Followed by Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 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, AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit, in partnership with St. Louis REALTORS® and … Continued
The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Tuesday, October 18, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will highlight the Secure Platform Plan for the MetroLink system. Pre-registration is required. The Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved a contract with … Continued
The MBTA is offering 5,000 pre-loaded Charlie Cards to students to help them get back to school without the Orange Line at this time. The Orange Line was taken off the rails as of August 19th for maintenance during the month. During this time, students will not be punished for being late due to … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the region’s transit advocacy organization, recently celebrated the triumphs of several organizations and individuals in the area who display exemplary commitment to furthering transit in the St. Louis region. During its 38th Annual Meeting on Sept. 8, CMT presented the 2022 Chairman’s Award to Greater St. Louis, Inc; the 2022 … Continued