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
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