Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

The Spring 2022 Ten Toe Express® Session will kick off on Wednesday, April 6, and run for 12 weeks.  The AARP sponsored program started in 2007 and has introduced more than 8,000 active older adults and residents to the region’s transit system and the places they can go using it.  Don’t miss all the great … Continued

On February 18th the Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved an agreement between Metro Transit and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) to move forward with a plan for active transportation amenities at Metro Transit’s Community Mobility Hub in North St. Louis City. The Community Mobility Hubs Project is a federally funded initiative to … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is a member-supported, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to lead efforts for an integrated, affordable, and convenient public transportation system with light rail expansion as the critical component that will drive economic growth to improve quality of life in the St. Louis region. CMT is looking to connect with individuals … Continued

The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved a plan on Friday morning to take over operation of the Loop Trolley. The Loop trolley ceased service in December 2019. Under the agreement approved Friday, the Transportation Development District (TDD) Board that oversees the trolley would contract with Bi-State for operations. While the TDD is responsible for … Continued

In April 2019, Bi-State Development entered into an agreement with WSP for planning and design services for five MetroLink Stations including Laclede’s Landing; Convention Center; 8th and Pine; Forest Park-DeBaliviere and the Delmar Loop Stations.   At its Feb. 18 Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board modified the contract to move 8th and Pine and Convention … Continued

The Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved a 5-year contract with Gillig Corporation for low floor and electric buses.   The contract anticipates an average of 30 buses per year for the five year period at a price not to exceed $122,197,743. Metro Transit currently operates a total fleet of 383 buses with a contingency fleet of … Continued

On February 14, 2022, St. Clair County Transit District’s VanGo service will expand service to include the YMCA O’Fallon branch. Find out more about SCCTD VanGo here. SCCTD VanGo Basics: SCCTD VanGo works like a minibus that comes when you want, where you want. Book rides straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes and commute without … Continued

Metro Transit, like many businesses, has been impacted by ongoing workforce shortages that have impacted their ability to deliver reliable service for nearly 12 months. Many other transit agencies around the country are also dealing with workforce shortages, especially in the area of bus operators. In response, Metro Transit has announced service changes scheduled for … Continued

A national candidate search is underway for a new Executive Director at Metro Transit. Charles “Chuck” Stewart has stepped up to take on the additional responsibilities as Interim Executive Director during the transition. The duties of the Executive Director will be realigned to focus on day-to-day transit operations. “Chuck has been an integral part of … Continued

The MetroLink Task Force has released the 2021 Q4 Incident Report.   While incidents are up in comparison to 2020, the report indicates this is a result of self-initiated and generated by proactive policing.    The majority of those offenses are standard of conduct like trespassing and drug violations. The report noted that MetroLink boardings increased 14 … Continued

Metro Transit has recently announced a variety of ways for job seekers to start a rewarding career with competitive compensation, benefits packages and guaranteed retirement employer contributions. Interested applicants are invited to attend an upcoming career fair or apply online here: https://jobs.jobvite.com/bistatedev. Interviews are typically set on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upcoming in-person hiring events: Second … Continued

Thousands of area residents rely on public transportation on a daily basis as it offers a safe, convenient, cost-effective and relaxing means to get them where they need to go. To reinforce this message, Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District are hosting a “Crushing on Transit” Valentine’s Day campaign, … Continued

Funding to be used by SCCTD to build a Public Safety Center at Emerson Park Transit Center Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a press conference today at the Illinois Bus Garage to award the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) with a $9.975 million “Rebuild Illinois” Grant. The funding will be used to build a … Continued

Hop aboard the 2022 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 … Continued