Citizens for Modern Transit and AARP in St. Louis are excited to announce that St. Clair County Transit District’s Board has committed $60,000 to help transform the Belleville Transit Center, located at 800 Scheel Street in Belleville, Ill, into a vibrant and engaging space. Partners are working to form the project team and look forward … 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 2022 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
Transportation costs across the country have risen due to COVID-19’s effect on gas prices and supply issues for automotive manufacturers. Data from the Consumer Price Index, a common measure of inflation, revealed the extent of the pandemic’s effects on household transportation spending. The nation’s average spending on transportation is 16.8% of total household spending – and, the … Continued
The House of Representatives delayed a vote on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate on August 10 twice last week while discussions continued over legislative and funding priorities involving the much larger reconciliation bill covering social programs. However, late on October 1, the House passed a 30-day surface transportation funding extension measure, which expires October … Continued
Metro Transit has signed two new Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the St. Louis County Police Department and the Normandy Police Department to utilize off-duty police officers to assist with MetroLink patrols. The secondary police officers from the two departments will bolster the ongoing regional effort to improve safety and security on the Metro Transit … Continued
The Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved a one-year contract at $353,520 with Chestnut Health Systems™ (Chestnut), a not-for-profit health and human services organization, for comprehensive behavioral health services focused on the N. Hanley and Civic Center Transit Centers. The goal of the program is to provide comprehensive behavioral health services, directly connecting riders/customers with appropriate … Continued
On September 30, a game-winning day for the St. Louis Cardinals, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, the Bureau of Transit Police, and Metro Transit Public Safety were on-site to remind baseball fans that public transit is also a great option for their daily work commute. Prior to the first … Continued
Selection will Extend CMT’s Managerial Role of the MPTA for Another Three Years Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization – has been selected by the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) to continue managing the association for an additional three years, extending the professional relationship between the two groups. … Continued
Discussion to Highlight ULI St. Louis TAP Results of the Grand MetroLink Station Study Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization – has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will look at … Continued
Wednesday, Sept. 22, is World Car-Free Day – which encourages motorists to give up their personal vehicles for the day to realize the many benefits associated with taking public transportation, walking, or cycling to get where they need to go. In response, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization, is … Continued
The American Public Transportation Association’s annual Public Transportation Fact Book contains national aggregate statistical data covering all aspects of the public transit industry in the United States and Canada. Major sections in the new report include an overview of U.S. transit facts, transit finances and operating statistics by modes of travel, transit vehicle characteristics and … Continued
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I), led by Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR), advanced legislation in a vote of 37-29 to invest nearly $60 billion to make America’s infrastructure more sustainable, resilient, and equitable, and to reduce carbon pollution from the transportation sector. During prior negotiations over the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, transit funding was … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) hosted its 37th Annual Meeting virtually on Thursday, Sept. 16. The event served as an opportunity for transit riders, major employers, academic institutions, and labor and community organizations to witness all CMT has accomplished this past year as it worked to champion, challenge, encourage and advocate for public transit in … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the region’s transit advocacy organization, recently celebrated the incredible efforts of several organizations and individuals for their exemplary commitment to championing transit in the St. Louis area. During its 37th Annual Meeting, held virtually on Sept. 16, CMT presented the 2021 Service Award to St. Louis-area transit operators; the 2021 … Continued
The region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), has announced it has elected Ryan Arnold of Ameren Missouri, Felicia Clayton of ATU Local 788 and Joel Fuoss of Trivers as the newest members of its Board of Directors. All three members were elected during CMT’s 37th Annual Meeting, held virtually on Sept. 16, … Continued