Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) has produced a summary overview to help transit agencies understand what the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act means for the future of public transportation. The measure signed into law on November 15, 2021, reauthorizes federal surface transportation programs (transit, highways, rail, transportation planning, transportation safety, and transportation … Continued

As educational institutions continue looking for ways to make learning more accessible, public universities and colleges like St. Louis Community College closely follow the latest federal spending bill, known as the Build Back Better Act. It was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in November and includes a provision – Promoting Advancement Through Transit … Continued

In May 2021 a report was published that inspired the introduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at improving access to public transportation for college students. The PATH (Promoting Advancement through Transit Help) to College Act, was introduced in November and became part of the House’s version of the Build Back Better Act. The PATH to College … Continued

Transit funding and regional transit priorities top the list of CMT’s  2022 Policy Agenda. In addition, Missouri transit is delivering $3.6 billion in economic activity each year.  Transit is delivering in Missouri despite the distinct lack of funding. But, the impact could be bigger, better and more profound.   Any increase in investment by the State … Continued

Join in the fun this December on transit by donning your ugliest holiday sweater to win prizes.   We want to see your ugly sweater selfies while you’re out riding Metro Transit! From Dec. 6 – 20, wear an ugly holiday sweater while commuting on transit and post a picture to social media with the hashtag … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a community engagement consultant to assist CMT with a campaign for CMT’s placemaking efforts around transit at the North Hanley Station in partnership with AARP in St. Louis to promote ridership on the transit system.  The goal will be to increase ridership on the system through the permanent … Continued

MoDOT is currently hosting meetings across the state and taking comments on its $1 billion annual Unfunded Needs List (https://www.modot.org/unfundedneeds ).  From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a High Priority Unfunded Needs list to guide the development of projects into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds increase. Right now, transit is … Continued

Ally Vogel Design was selected for the 2022 MetroBikeLink  Summer Riding campaign. Ally Vogel Design was selected from a pool of four 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 to work being … Continued

This month of merriment features a host of seasonal surprises at Metro Transit Centers and aboard MetroLink, MetroBus, and Metro Call-A-Ride vehicles. Tis the season for music, lights, Santa, and gifts – and in the coming weeks this merriment will also be part of Metro Transit trips. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, Bureau of Transit Police and Metro Transit Public Safety, University of Missouri–St. Louis and AARP in St. Louis are teaming up to host “Be Merry on Metro” from Monday, Dec. 6 to Friday, Dec. 24. This month of merriment will feature a host … Continued

The Missouri Department of Transportation, working with its statewide regional planning partners, have identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs. From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a High Priority Unfunded Needs list to guide the development of projects into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds increase. Transit is not a top … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit is pleased to announce it was the recipient of an East-West Gateway Council of Governments’ Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OLGA) award in the Leadership in Planning and Design Innovation category. The award was presented to CMT and AARP in St. Louis – during East-West Gateway Council of Governments’ 56th Annual Meeting … Continued

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Nov. 5 by a vote of 228 to 206. It includes $550 billion in new spending for transit, roads, bridges, ports and other infrastructure; incorporates the five-year transportation reauthorization bill; and provides an unprecedented investment in public transportation. The package includes $39 … Continued

The safety and security of the MetroLink System has been a top, regional priority for the past several years. Significant work has been accomplished through the collaboration of industry leaders, elected officials, police officers, public safety officials and others. As part of this on-going process, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) reinstituted its MetroLink Monitor Program with a … Continued