Progress has been made on security strategies according to the December issue of the Metro Security Scorecard. Since September 2019, WSP and East-West Gateway have presented the Scorecard updates each quarter. In February 2019, the MetroLink Security Assessment was completed. This project was led by East-West Gateway Council of Governments in close partnership with Metro … Continued
Hop aboard the 2021 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 the … Continued
On Saturday, January 30, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order imposing a mask requirement applicable to public transportation systems, rail, and van, bus and motorcoach service providers to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. The CDC Order implements President Biden’s Executive Order 13998, Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel, “to … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit’s Board of Directors, staff and members are deeply saddened to hear of the senseless crime on Sunday, Jan. 31, that resulted in the tragic death of a Metro Transit contracted G4S security officer. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends, as well as our partners at Bi-State Development … Continued
Do you live, work or play in East St. Louis? Then we are looking for your feedback for our Emerson Park Transit Stop Transformation Project. Citizens for Modern Transit has partnered with the St. Clair County Transit District, AARP St. Louis, and Metro Transit to transform this space into an active, creative, playful environment for … Continued
It’s February and transit love💗is in the air. St. Louisans are crushing on transit across the region. Transit is a safe and cost-effective transportation option utilized daily by thousands of area residents. Find out what makes transit such a heartthrob with the first month of rides on CMT through the Try and Ride Program! This … Continued
On January 21, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to “require masks to be worn in compliance with CDC guidelines” in various modes of transportation, including public transportation. Biden’s order is not self-enforcing. Actual mask mandates must be issued by the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Coast Guard, … Continued
The Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved staff to enter into an agreement on Jan. 22 with the City of St. Louis to jointly manage the Northside-Southside Corridor Technological Alternative Analysis Study. The City is currently in negotiations with a firm to lead the study. The City of St. Louis released a RFQ in August of … Continued
The Village of Swansea and their collaboration team, consisting of Village Engineering Firm Thouvenot, Wade, and Moerchen, PGAV Planners, St. Louis METRO, and the St. Clair County Transit District, have spent multiple years analyzing the area surrounding the Swansea MetroLink Station to determine the best path towards redevelopment. Through an Urban Land Institute TAP Panel … Continued
The St. Clair County Transit District today announced the launch of a “Transit Stop Transformation Project” at the Emerson Park Transit Center in collaboration with Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit. The effort is set to transform the area between the bus bays and MetroLink entrance into an active space … Continued
Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral … Continued
The most recent Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act provides $14 billion in public transit support. Most of the money will go to the top 138 urbanized areas across the country, meaning only two of the 34 transit providers in Missouri will receive these much-needed funds. A total of $99.4 million has been earmarked for Missouri. Kansas … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Thursday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. The event will highlight how despite the pandemic, work continues to positively influence the St. Louis transit system through expansion plans, a corridor study, funding strategies, a focus … Continued
The latest COVID relief bill passed by Congress on December 21 provides $14 billion for additional public transit support, however, the focus is on urban areas across the country. In Missouri, Kansas City and St. Louis will receive an additional $99.4 million in 2021 in relief funding ($31.1 billion and $68.3 million respectively according to … Continued
Yesterday, Congressional leaders released H.R. 133, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021”. This Omnibus Appropriations bill includes COVID-19 emergency relief and annual government appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The bill provides $14 billion in COVID-19 emergency funding for public transit. In annual appropriations, the bill provides $15.5 billion for public transportation and passenger rail, an … Continued