As the regional transit advocacy organization, CMT is continually working to improve and expand transit options throughout the St. Louis region. We recently delivered the 2019 Public Transit Impact Study. Public Transit delivers $3.67 billion in direct and indirect returns to Missouri’s Economy according to 2019 Transit Impact Study. It’s also why more than 22,000 … Continued
Discussion Addressed Importance of Fostering Equitable and Sustainable Transit-Oriented Development “One of the greatest assets St. Louis has is its MetroLink infrastructure,” stated CMT panelist Jeff Tegethoff, operating partner at CRG, as a part of CMT’s Panel on Lessons Learned from Developing Near Transit on Dec. 4. Citizens for Modern Transit, in partnership with ULI … Continued
Transit funding, regional transit priorities and safety top the list of CMT’s 2021 Policy Agenda . In addition, Missouri transit is delivering $3.6 billion in economic activity each year. Transit is delivering in Missouri despite the distinct lack of funding. But, the impact could be bigger, better and more profound. Any increase in investment by … Continued
CMT has selected Leslie Neese for the 2020 Toasty on Transit Campaign. Leslie Neese was selected from a pool of five 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 … Continued
Appreciation Event will also Kick-off a Winter-Long Effort Aimed at Providing New Winter Gear Items to Transit Riders as Needs are Identified on the System To help commuters stay toasty on transit this winter – while sharing a little holiday cheer – Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, Bureau of … Continued
The west entrance of the Central West End MetroLink Station, located on Euclid Avenue, will be temporarily closed on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, due to construction work at the station. During this period, transit riders will need to use the east entrance of the Central West End Station when entering or leaving … Continued
On Monday, November 30, service on the #101 Fenton Connector and #17X Lebanon-Mascoutah routes will be replaced by two innovative mobility solutions: Via Metro STL and SCCTD VanGo. These mobility options allow Metro Transit customers in Missouri and Illinois to book trips in real-time whenever they need to travel to any destination within the service … Continued
While we continue to navigate the changes to daily life amidst COVID-19, one thing is unchanged – public transit access remains essential. Local transit agencies are working tirelessly to provide as much service as possible while also focusing on keeping operators and passengers safe. They are delivering essential personnel like healthcare workers and first responders … Continued
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