Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral … Continued
The most recent Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act provides $14 billion in public transit support. Most of the money will go to the top 138 urbanized areas across the country, meaning only two of the 34 transit providers in Missouri will receive these much-needed funds. A total of $99.4 million has been earmarked for Missouri. Kansas … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Thursday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. The event will highlight how despite the pandemic, work continues to positively influence the St. Louis transit system through expansion plans, a corridor study, funding strategies, a focus … Continued
The latest COVID relief bill passed by Congress on December 21 provides $14 billion for additional public transit support, however, the focus is on urban areas across the country. In Missouri, Kansas City and St. Louis will receive an additional $99.4 million in 2021 in relief funding ($31.1 billion and $68.3 million respectively according to … Continued
Yesterday, Congressional leaders released H.R. 133, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021”. This Omnibus Appropriations bill includes COVID-19 emergency relief and annual government appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The bill provides $14 billion in COVID-19 emergency funding for public transit. In annual appropriations, the bill provides $15.5 billion for public transportation and passenger rail, an … Continued
The St. Clair County Transit District’s (SCCTD) Board of Trustees voted on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, to approve a contract with FGM Architects for the design of a new security building at the Emerson Park Transit Center. The O’Fallon, Ill.- based architecture firm will be designing a nearly 7,500 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility to replace the … Continued
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 Transit Police, Metro Transit Public Safety, AARP in St. Louis and University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL), handed out fun socks, hats and candy … Continued
Assistant Director of Citizens for Modern Transit Position Summary Seeking an Assistant Director responsible for program development and management, legislative liaison efforts, writing/securing grants and more. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive compensation package. As Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) continues to further its transit advocacy efforts – locally, regionally and across the … Continued
Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday on an approximately $900 billion coronavirus relief package, capping a weekend of tumultuous negotiations and teeing up votes as soon as Monday in the House and Senate. The bill includes $45 billion in relief to transit agencies, airlines and airline contractors, airports, state DOTs, the motorcoach industry, and Amtrak. … Continued
Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg has just been picked as President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Transportation. The Biden-Harris Transition Team called Buttigieg “a barrier-breaking public servant from the industrial Midwest with a track record of trailblazing, forward-thinking executive leadership.” Buttigieg is a graduate of Harvard College and Oxford University, attending the latter on a Rhodes Scholarship. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit is joining fellow APTA members and industry partners on Tuesday, December 15 to collectively fight to #SavePublicTransit with a day of mobilization and engagement. Organized by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), #SavePublicTransit Day will shine the light on the dire financial crisis facing the public transportation industry and urge elected … Continued
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has appointed Sam Gladney as an interim commissioner to the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners. Gladney is a partner at the Gladney Law Group, LLC, where he primarily represents labor unions and multiemployer pension and welfare funds, joint labor-management committees, and assists clients with regulatory compliance matters. The Missouri Senate will … Continued
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