Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

The St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Tuesday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will look at the role public transportation plays in driving economic opportunity by increasing access to quality, living-wage jobs, … Continued

The Gateway Go Card is back this summer, providing area youth a discount of up to 66% to ride MetroLink and MetroBus. After being sidelined last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program once again aims to provide mobility and independence to young persons in the St. Louis region, giving those ages 13 to … Continued

In order to address systemic inequities while expanding services and frequency of service, Rep. Hank Johnson (D- GA) is introducing the “Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act.”  The act will   create a new formula grant program available to urban and rural transit providers. Through the grants program, an additional $20 billion in funding for operations … Continued

A new pilot program is launching June 21st on Metro Transit. The “On The Way With ADA” pilot program is available for paratransit riders, allowing qualified riders to access MetroLink and MetroBus for free from June 21 through December 17, 2021. Eligible riders, once approved through Metro, will receive a preloaded ADA Paratransit Gateway Card. … Continued

The occurrence of human trafficking is pervasive throughout the United States and is often inadvertently perpetuated by public transit systems as traffickers utilize transit to recruit and transport victims. In response, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is addressing this topic and how the transit industry can play a key role in the prevention of … Continued

In advance of Memorial Day, the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today debuted its new SCCTD Trolley at Scott Air Force Base (SAFB). Designed to honor local servicemen and women, the SCCTD Trolley will replace the service vehicles on both the 21 and 21X Shuttle Routes currently offered at SAFB. The cost to ride … Continued

On May 11, 2021, and after 4 hours of debate, the Missouri House of Representatives passed SB 262, Senator Dave Schatz’s bill calling for a gas tax increase. The bill is now headed to the Governor’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law.  SB 262 provides revenue for Missouri’s roads and bridges … Continued

The region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit, today announced it has elected Samuel Murphey, chief strategy officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., as the newest member of its Board of Directors. He will serve a three-year term. Murphey has spent his career leading public affairs teams in both the public and private sectors. … Continued

With one week left in the 2021 Legislative session, the House Rules – Legislative Oversight Committee voted SB 262, a 12.5 cents/gallon increase in the state motor fuel tax phased in over 5 years, out of committee by a 7-4 vote, sending the bill to the House floor for consideration. In its current form, SB … Continued

Thank you for your gifts on Give STL Day! The day the region sets aside to support our area non-profits including Citizens for Modern Transit, and our “Where do we ‘stop’ next in St. Louis?” initiative. Transit has been essential throughout this entire pandemic delivering essential workers, providing access and jobs. Transit will continue to … Continued

Please reserve September 16, 2021 for the Citizens for Modern Transit’s 37th Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon. While this year’s format will be different with COVID protocols, we remain committed to delivering an exciting program that reinforces the importance of public transit access and recognizes those who are championing transit in the St. Louis area.   … Continued

Metro Transit is making changes to Via Metro STL, to make it even easier for riders to travel in North and Southwest St. Louis Counties with new expanded service areas and new operating hours in North St. Louis County. These changes to Via Metro STL service go into effect today, Monday, May 3. Via Metro … Continued

Bauerhaus Design, Inc. was selected for the 2021 MetroBikeLink  Summer Riding campaign.  Bauerhaus was selected from a pool of six 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 asked to … Continued