Op-ed, City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, The St. Louis American, October 10, 2024 St. Louis is about to see a transformation in the ways we all get around. Between 2024 and 2027, more than $300 million will be invested in repaving and calming our streets, making our sidewalks and crosswalks safer, and … Continued
A recent report published in the Nature Mental Health journal examines loneliness as one risk factor for cognitive health. According to the report, loneliness increases the risk for all-cause dementia. The authors reviewed data from ongoing aging studies to develop this report. “At Citizens for Modern Transit, we have had the privilege of witnessing many … Continued
Panelists Participating in the Virtual Discussion Reinforce the Project is About People, Accessibility and Economic Equity A status update on the proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line and associated development, accessibility, community and economic opportunities were discussed during Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) “Talking Transit” event, hosted on Oct. 16 via Zoom. More than 60 … Continued
$5,000 Hiring Bonus Offered for Mechanic and Metro Call-A-Ride Operator Positions Metro Transit will host a hiring event on Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North County Transit Center located in Ferguson at 3140 Pershall Road. On-site interviews will be provided for attendees interested in Metro Mechanics, Metro Call-A-Ride Operators … Continued
St. Louis County is currently developing an updated comprehensive plan titled St. Louis County 2050: An Equitable and Sustainable Comprehensive Plan. The plan will include recommendations surrounding issues such as roads, housing, parks, land use, and infrastructure. The team behind the comprehensive plan will hold multiple open houses in November as a way for the … Continued
Maplewood Richmond Heights 7th graders recently set out to learn about the St. Louis transit system. During the excursion, students and their leaders used public transit to visit historic St. Louis landmarks like Forest Park, Union Station, and the Gateway Arch. The students were educated about the proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line which will … Continued
CMT in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District has selected Design Lab 443 for the Winter “Oh What Fun It Is To Ride” promotions. Design Lab 443 was selected from a pool of 3 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: 1. Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work 2. Proposal Quality … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) and the St. Clair County Transit District are seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with the campaign for expansion of CMT’s Ten Toe Express education and walking program to promote ridership on the transit system. The goal will be to build participation in the program thus building ridership … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist with the campaign for CMT’s Try and Ride program with tagline: Make Transit Your Ride in 2025, to promote ridership on the transit system. The goal will be to provide current and potential riders with information on making transit easier to use. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District is seeking a designer to assist with the Q4 Community Engagement events around transit, Oh What Fun It is to Ride Transit. The goal of the program is to build and promote ridership on the transit system. Scope of services will … Continued
Last year, Disability Rights Washington and America Walks joined forces to launch the first national Week Without Driving challenge. During the seven-day event, individuals were challenged to give up their personal vehicles and experience what life is like without a car – something organizers say is a reality for nearly a third of people living … Continued
The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. The discussion will highlight the state of transit in Missouri following a historic win in the … Continued
To help underscore the benefits of public transit and encourage area college students, faculty and staff to use the system more regularly, Citizens for Modern Transit teamed up with St. Clair County Transit District, Metro Transit and five higher education institutions – each of which offer the Metro U-Pass Program – to host the CMT … Continued
Metro Transit is planning on launching a new Call-A-Ride dispatching and reservation software system by the end of 2024. Metro Transit is working with Spare Labs to implement the new system which will increase scheduling efficiency and usability. The new software will be tested and Metro Transit staff will be trained on using it this … Continued
Free Monthly Transit Pass Available for First-Time Transit Users as Part of Initiative The region’s transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit – in conjunction with the St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit– has launched a “Stop. Drop Your Keys. Take Transit for FREE.” initiative to encourage solo drivers to get better acquainted … Continued