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Transit Expansion and Advancements, Coupled with Ridership Increases and Service Improvements, Sparking Distinct Levels of Optimism for Bi-State Region The trajectory of public transit in the bi-state region was discussed during Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) “Talking Transit” event, hosted via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Dozens of CMT members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders … Continued

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has been granted $1.97 billion from the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program for a 5.5-mile extension of the CTA’s Red Line. The $1.97 billion represents the largest transit infrastructure federal grant secured by the CTA in its history and will allow the authority to secure the remainder … Continued

Dozens of transit riders, and members of the community at-large, joined Citizens for Modern Transit’s virtual “Candid Conversation with Commuters” event on Friday, Jan. 10 to get an update on the many advances surrounding public transportation in 2025 and ask questions. Trenise Winters, Assistant Executive Director of Metro Transit, Jessica Gershman, Assistant Executive Director of Planning … Continued

CMT has selected Design Lab 443 and Spire Consulting for the redesign of its website to improve online outreach to change perceptions through transit education to increase ridership related to CMT’s education and incentive programs.  Design Lab 443/Spire Consulting was selected from a pool of eight proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: … Continued

Bi-State Development is now accepting applications for the key position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Metro Transit. The important position is being vacated by Charles Stewart, who is retiring on July 1, 2025. Bi-State Development is the operator of Metro Transit, the main public transportation system in eastern Missouri and southwestern … Continued

CMT has selected Design Lab 443 for the Bus Placemaking Program for 2025. Design Lab 443 was selected from a pool of 2 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: 1. Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work 2. Proposal Quality 3. Product samples – samples provided and/or on firm website need to be … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit has teamed up with AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit to activate the space around a city bus stop at 13th and Gravois near Soulard. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area around the MetroBus stop into a welcoming, engaging space that cultivates … Continued

Metro Transit has announced that as of Friday, January 3, transit riders will begin using the newly installed security gates to access the MetroLink platform at the Delmar Loop MetroLink Station. Delmar Loop is the second station in Missouri to see the gates be implemented and put to use. Metro Transit Public Safety staff will … Continued

Please note: A previous version of this post listed January 11 as the date of Metro Transit’s hiring event. The event has since been rescheduled for January 25.   Metro Transit has scheduled a hiring event for Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Illinois MetroBus … Continued

North Zone Service Area Changes Metro Transit will be updating the North Zone Service area for its Via Metro STL service beginning January 5, 2025. In an effort to provide better service and improve reliability, the changes are focused on cutting down wait times, increasing vehicle availability and making the service more consistent. The North … Continued

Starting Monday, January 6, the Convention Center MetroLink station in downtown St. Louis will close. The closure will allow for maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to station infrastructure. Metro Transit expects the station to close for several months, reopening in spring 2025. During the closure, MetroLink trains will not stop at the station and transit riders … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit’s FREE Try & Ride Program is Available to New Transit Riders Taking MetroLink or MetroBus even a day or two a week saves commuters money on gas, maintenance and parking – it also helps them stay active and reduce stress. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with St. Clair County … Continued

Metro Transit has announced that the first Missouri MetroLink station to come online as part of the Secure Platform Plan, Cortex Station, will open on the afternoon of Friday, December 20. Metro Transit will have ambassadors in place on December 19 and December 20 to help educate and assist riders with the transition. Ambassadors will … Continued

Metro Transit announced that the 8th & Pine MetroLink station in downtown St. Louis will reopen on Monday, December 16. The station was initially closed in April 2024 to accommodate the installation of new staircases, lighting, structural work and other improvements. Transit riders entering and exiting the 8th & Pine station on Monday will be … Continued

Proposals are now being solicited from certified public accounting firms to perform an audit in accordance with generally accepting auditing standards on our financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the year ended August 31, 2025 and provide your opinion. Since CMT participates in federally funded grant programs, if federal expenditures … Continued