Transit agencies across the country have been stepping up to ensure vital service while taking safety precautions for staff and riders alike during the COVID-19 outbreak. Metro Transit in St. Louis is setting the bar high in the Midwest by constantly reviewing and tweaking protocols to do just that. Metro Transit is delivering vital service for essential employees … Continued
The Missouri Legislature is set to reconvene next week on April 27 to begins its mark-up and floor debate of the state’s operating budget. Their intent is to pass the budget and send it to Governor Mike Parson by the constitutional deadline of May 8th. Rumors are circulating that significant budget cuts will be proposed … Continued
The elevator serving the westbound platform of the East Riverfront MetroLink Station will go out of service on Thursday, April 23, and will be unavailable for several months as part of an ongoing project to rehabilitate elevators at MetroLink stations in or near downtown St. Louis. Metro recommends the following for passengers who require the … Continued
St. Clair County Transit District’s (SCCTD) is working to streamline services to meet the changing needs of its customer base. Some bus route changes will go into effect starting Monday, June 15. These include the suspension of the #2X Columbia-Waterloo and the discontinuation of the #7 Fairmont City. Alternative service options are available for these … Continued
New, improved shelters have arrived at the Maplewood MetroBus Stop at the corner of Manchester and Marshall. The enhanced shelter will now include two new smaller shelters, made from a former shelter, that include art and activity. One shelter will have a bench and one will have a glider when complete for seating. In addition, … Continued
Metro Transit is rolling out a new code of conduct for riders throughout the transit system as part of the implementation of recommendations from the MetroLink Security Assessment. These visual reminders are intended to set clear expectations for riders on MetroLink and MetroBus to help ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of the system. The … Continued
A new service plan to improve the scheduling and reliability of MetroBus service during the COVID-19 pandemic will go into effect on Monday, April 20. The new service plan will temporarily suspend service on six lower ridership MetroBus routes, and will modify schedules and frequencies for most MetroBus routes in Missouri. This includes adjustments that … Continued
Art has arrived at the Maplewood MetroBus Project at the corner of Manchester in Marshall as a part of the transformation project underway. The Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation project is a joint initiative between CMT, AARP in St. Louis, KaBOOM!, the City of Maplewood and Citizens National Bank to convert the space surrounding the Maplewood … Continued
On the heels of completing its six-month pilot program, St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today announced it will continue offering the on-demand, shared-ride SCCTD Flyer service in East St. Louis, while expanding the service area to include Fairmont City beginning May 1st. The expanded service will replace the fixed-route #7 MetroBus, which is being … Continued
As Missouri transit providers work to deliver essential service during the COVID-19 outbreak, they are pushing for help from the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services for priority testing for COVID-19 for transit employees. Local transit agencies across the state are working tirelessly to provide as much service as possible during this pandemic, while … Continued
Senate Democrats announced they will push to include a new hazard pay program for frontline workers in the Coronavirus pandemic in the next round of COVID-19 relief funding. Workers from several frontline industries including health care workers, postal workers, transit workers, and airport workers would be eligible. The two main components of the proposal include … Continued
Metro Transit continues to take steps to protect riders and drivers due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The latest service protocol is to limit the number of passengers to seated loads (40 passengers on a 40’ bus). Currently, many buses are seeing more than seated loads which is a problem for social distancing. Metro Transit is … Continued
Commentary piece from April 3 edition of the St. Louis Business Journal As Congress finalized the $2 trillion stimulus package and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was officially signed by President Trump, many Americans saw a ray of hope amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And those in charge of local transit agencies … Continued
The Cares Act is delivering a $248 million lifeline for Missouri Transit providers. Congress crossed the finish line on March 26 with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which including $25 billion in transit funding for rural and urban areas across the country. Bi-State Development through its partnership with St. Clair County … Continued
