Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. This event will highlight how to create an environment for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Success. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online HERE. Those … Continued

After unveiling updates made to the Belleville Transit Center in June as part of the “Transit Stop Transformation” project, the St. Clair County Transit District today celebrated the completion of an additional $348,000 in upgrades at the highly utilized station, located at 718 Scheel Street in Belleville. The improvements, which include rider amenities and office … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA), held a virtual “Talking Transit” event on Thursday, Oct. 27, that highlighted the state of transit in Missouri.   As noted in the introduction, this presentation came on the heels of a historic win at the Missouri State Legislature this year … Continued

Your membership in Citizens for Modern Transit is critical to the success of transit in the region.  In order to ensure we are meeting the needs of our members and moving transit forward, we want to know what makes you happy about being a member of Citizens for Modern Transit and what we need to … Continued

Key Officials Provided Overview of Project and Timing for Next Steps Details about the multi-tiered plan that was developed to create a more secure transit environment on MetroLink were revealed today at Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) “Talking Transit” event, hosted via Zoom. Over 75 members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders and others were in … Continued

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