MetroLink will not operate between the Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Civic Center MetroLink Stations on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, due to construction work at the Central West End MetroLink Station and along Interstate 64 near the MetroLink tracks. During this service interruption, MetroLink Station Shuttles will transport passengers by bus between the Forest … Continued
As part of its ongoing commitment to the health and safety of transit riders and operators, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, MetroLink Police Officers and Metro Transit Public Safety handed out free face masks at select transit centers on November 9th. Roughly 1500 face masks were distributed to … Continued
Discussion to Address Importance of Fostering Equitable and Sustainable Transit-Oriented Development Citizens for Modern Transit, in partnership with ULI St. Louis and St. Louis REALTORS®, has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Friday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. The event will highlight the development currently underway … Continued
Partnership between Citizens for Modern Transit and St. Clair County Transit District 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 SCCTD Flyer serving East St. Louis in St. Clair County, IL to … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), St. Clair County Transit District, and AARP St. Louis are working to activate the space around the MetroBus area at the Emerson Park MetroLink Station in East St. Louis. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area between the MetroBus boarding area and the … Continued
To help commuters stay toasty on transit this winter – while spreading a little holiday cheer – Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, AARP in St. Louis, University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), MetroLink Police Officers and Metro Transit Public Safety will be handing out socks and hats to riders at … Continued
Over the last year there have been many new security measures put in place on the St. Louis transit system. Please weigh in with your thoughts on how you think transit security has been impacted over the last year by filling out the survey below. Thank you for your time and your feedback. Create … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with the campaign for CMT’s Toasty on Transit event and education program to promote ridership on the transit system during the winter months. The goal will be to increase ridership on the system during the winter and the benefits of transit … Continued
Construction is underway on a new mixed-use development in the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood, just north of Forest Park in St. Louis, Mo., bringing residential living and new retail to the area. An official groundbreaking ceremony was held for Expo at Forest Park on October 27 to kick off the $90 million project. “Expo at Forest Park … Continued
As part of its ongoing commitment to the health and safety of transit riders and operators, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, MetroLink Police Officers and Metro Transit Public Safety will be handing out free face masks at select transit centers the week of Nov. 9. The face masks … Continued
St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today announced it is partnering with Chestnut Health Systems™, a not-for-profit health and human services organization, to launch a one-year pilot program to help address problematic behaviors on the local transit system. SCCTD is investing nearly $200,000 in this effort, which will enable mental health advisors to work alongside … Continued
Metro Transit is preparing for the 2021 launch of its first battery-electric vehicles into MetroBus service thanks to the help of several partners including Ameren Missouri, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), New Flyer, GILLIG, and the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). The first two of a total of 14 battery-electric articulated buses have … Continued
Op-Ed from St. Louis American, October, 2020 Addressing equity issues comes down to leveling a playing field that has been notoriously and historically unequal in the St. Louis region. Public transit is one of the assets in the community that does that in a positive and present way that people can see. It is all … Continued
Captain Melissa Webb is the new Commander of the Bureau of Transit Police, fulfilling the role of Captain Scott Melies, who has returned to serve in the Division of Patrol. The Bureau of Transit Police is responsible for patroling the MetroLink system including stations, platforms, MetroBus transfer centers and trains. The bureau includes officers from … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit and local stakeholders hosted a community meeting on October 13 to provide an update on measures taken to date with regards to transit safety and security and opportunities for engagement moving forward. “As the regional transit advocacy organization representing more than 22,000 constituents, including riders, major employers, academic institutions, labor and … Continued