Track maintenance work has been scheduled for November 23 through November 25 between the Central West End MetroLink Station and the Civic Center MetroLink Station. From the beginning of service to the end of service each day, MetroLink trains will not operate between the two stations. Instead, MetroLink Station Shuttles will be available to transport … Continued
Metro Transit is making strides to improve the rider fare payment experience. New MetroBus fare validators are currently being installed on buses with plans to go live in 2025. Metro Transit has worked with Masabi, a British technology company focused on developing fare collection services for public transit providers and systems, to modernize the current … Continued
There will be an opportunity in early December to weigh in with the St. Louis Green Line project team on potential station designs, amenities and safety features during Neighborhood Station Design Workshops. Each scheduled session will begin with a presentation, and each meeting will have the same information available. Tuesday, December 3 from 5-7 pm … Continued
As the region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) works to champion, challenge and encourage the advancement of public transit access to better connect communities, promote equity and drive economic growth. Our vision, tenacity and extraordinary leadership also play a fundamental role in helping maintain a safe, integrated and affordable transportation system for … Continued
Ally Chase was selected for the 2025 Try and Ride campaign. Ally Chase was selected from a pool of three 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 to … Continued
Metro Transit provided a recent update on Call-A-Ride Services in St. Louis City and County. In the month of October, Call-A-Ride customers experienced zero ADA Capacity denials according to the agency. In addition, the following project updates were made available: With the upcoming December Service change, there will be an increase in Call-A-ride service area … Continued
Saint Louis County is inviting residents to help shape the future of the community at upcoming open houses in November. These are a great opportunity for transit supporters to weigh in on the importance of Transit in St. Louis County as a part of the process. The County has been working to create a comprehensive … Continued
The Citizens for Modern Transit, the St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit, will host “Oh What Fun It Is to Ride Transit” on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Emerson Park Transit Center, which is located at 929 North 15th Street, East St. Louis, IL. The event is FREE … Continued
Metro Transit will host five Community Connect events in November. These events are an opportunity for the public to interact with Metro Transit staff, receive transit-related news and updates, ask questions, and share feedback. November Community Connect Events: November 1, 10 AM-12 PM: Belleville Transit Center 800 Scheel St., Belleville, IL 62220 November 6, … Continued
Metro Transit recently provided transit riders an update on the status of the 8th & Pine MetroLink Station in downtown St. Louis which has been closed for renovations since April 2024. The transit agency also announced plans to begin work at the Civic Center Transit Center on October 28 to add new safety and security … Continued
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