At CDC’s recommendation, TSA will extend the security directive for mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs for one month, through April 18th. During that time, CDC will work with government agencies to help inform a revised policy framework for when, and under what circumstances, masks should be required in the public transportation corridor. … Continued
As prices at the pump continue to rise, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is encouraging area residents to consider utilizing public transit. The organization has a FREE Try & Ride program that makes it easy for those who are new to MetroLink or MetroBus to familiarize themselves with the region’s integrated system to get them … Continued
St. Louis Business Journal Op-Ed from March 7, 2022 Michael P. McMillan, President & CEO, The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. For too many in our community – and throughout the state – public transportation is the sole means by which they can get where they need to go. In rural Missouri … Continued
As the 2022 Missouri Legislative session moves towards the halfway mark, conversations continue around transit funding. The last several years, transit operating investment in Missouri has remained at $1.7 million from the state transportation fund. MoDOT’s request for SFY2023 was $8.7 million for transit operating assistance. This included $1.7 from the State Transportation Fund and … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, Bureau of Transit Police, Metro Transit Public Safety, Chestnut Health Systems™, University of Missouri–St. Louis and AARP in St. Louis are teaming up to host FREE, pop-up health fairs at the Emerson Park and North Hanley Transit Centers – on Friday, March 18, … Continued
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