On Monday, September 9, Metro Transit will implement a service change which will impact seven MetroBus routes, including an increase in service for four MetroBus routes. No changes will be made to MetroLink or Metro Call-A-Ride service. New schedules and maps will be available in late August at MetroStLouis.org. Service Change Details: #4 Natural Bridge: … Continued
The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are working to build a new Green Line that extends light rail service north and south of the existing MetroLink system within the City of St. Louis. As a part of that work, the City of St. Louis Planning & Urban Design Agency (Agency) proposed modest changes … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), AARP in St. Louis, St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit – in partnership with the City of Fairview Heights and other partners – today unveiled the Transit Stop Transformation Project at the Fairview Heights Center, located at 9720 W Route 161 in Fairview Heights, Ill. Key representatives of … Continued
Registration Now Open for Students, Faculty and Staff of Participating Educational Institutions 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, Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District are teaming up with five higher education institutions – … Continued
Free Day Passes Available for Parents to Take a Practice Ride with their Students This Week Hundreds of high school students in the St. Louis Public School District (SLPS) will board a MetroBus to get to and from classes when the new school year starts on Monday, August 19. Metro Transit is ready to help … Continued
Join Citizens for Modern Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit as they unveil the region’s latest “Transit Stop Transformation” Project – this time at the Fairview Heights Transit Center, located at 9720 W. Route 161 in Fairview Heights, Ill.. The event will get underway at 9 a.m. … Continued
CMT Urges Members to Weigh in with the St. Louis County Council on Importance of Transit Investment Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is urging its members and stakeholders to weigh in with the St. Louis County Council as they begin deliberation around the FY2025 Bi-State Development appropriation request. More specifically, CMT is asking members of … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit, in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and supported by the St. Clair County Transit District and the Centene Foundation, is thrilled to announce registration for the fall 2024 session of the CMT Ten Toe Express® is now open. The session will kick off on August 28 with an exciting tour … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in collaboration with AARP in St. Louis, and Metro Transit is transforming the bus stop at the intersection of 13th and Gravois at the entrance to Soulard into an urban oasis for riders and residents alike. The goal is to transform the existing space around the bus stop into an … Continued
A Request for Proposals has been released for the procurement and fabrication of building materials and components and perform site work to crete a bus shelter, seating, retaining walls, landscaping and other amenities to create an urban oasis for use by transit riders and the community at large. RFP available here: Bus Stop Drawings – … Continued
Earlier this year, Metro Transit began hosting Community Connect meetings. These meetings are an opportunity for the public to meet with Metro Transit staff, hear updates, share feedback, and ask questions. The following meetings will take place in August: Saturday, August 3 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Atlas Elementary School 400 S. … Continued
On June 28, Governor Mike Parson signed the budget bills into law, appropriating millions of dollars from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization funds to improving Missouri’s transportation infrastructure including transit. The Missouri State Legislative Session adjourned in May with a significant move in support of public transportation. The legislature approved $10 million in General Revenue … Continued
Campaign Underscores Impact of Transportation Choices and Encourages Modified Behavior to Improve Air Quality Transportation-related emissions are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution. The Clean Air Partnership and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) are therefore launching a “Go for the Gold. Be a Champion for Clean Air. Take Transit Everywhere.” campaign in conjunction … Continued
First Five Years of Operations Expected to Generate $58.5 Million in Statewide Economic Activity Investment in public transit accessibility extends beyond simply getting people where they need to go. It also serves as a catalyst for significant economic returns. To help underscore this, the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit has … Continued
Update as of July 15, 2024: Board Bill 13 was perfected with a 14-0 vote on Friday, July 12, 2024. It will need one final reading prior to a final vote on potentially August 8th. The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are working to build a new Green Line that extends light rail … Continued