In a recent Mobility Lab article by Jenna Fortunati in late November, she challenged readers to speak to someone on their commute. Challenge accepted! A previous article detailed one of the biggest benefits to transit, being surrounded by other people and fostering a sense of community. Building on that concept, the togetherness – sharing space with other … Continued
Early Morning Effort Designed to Help Keep Commuters Warm and Spread Holiday Cheer Transit is a viable transportation option in the St. Louis region, especially in the winter months and during inclement weather. To help keep commuters warm, and spread a little holiday cheer, the MetroLink Police Unit is teaming up with Citizens for Modern … Continued
Metro Transit will be featuring music from local caroling groups and musicians at seven Metro Transit Center locations in December. Riders can enjoy the sounds of the season at any of the free, 60-minute concerts. See schedule above. Metro riders and others are also invited to show their holiday spirit by helping to brighten the … Continued
Transit funding, regional transit priorities and safety top the list of CMT’s legislative priorities for 2019. Citizens for Modern Transit recently released its FY19 Legislative Priorities. The economic future of the State of Missouri is tied directly to our commitment to funding of the State’s infrastructure. Investment in public transit throughout Missouri delivers proven economic results, and promotes … Continued
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the availability of funds for transit and shuttle buses from the VW Settlement Fund. For fiscal year 2019 (July 2018 through June 2019), the department will fund $1.75 million in transit and shuttle bus repower and replacement projects. Implementation guidelines can be found here: Transit and Shuttle Buses. The department … Continued
Love exploring St. Louis, walking and meeting new people? The Ten Toe Express needs you. To help meet demand, CMT is looking for additional volunteer walk leaders for the Spring 2019 Session, which will kick off on Wednesday, April 3, and run for 12 consecutive weeks. More than 8,000 area residents have collectively trekked thousands of … Continued
On November 29th, 2018, Citizens for Modern Transit’s Executive Director, Kim Cella, spoke to Jay Kanzler of the Big 550 KTRS Radio about public transportation and safety and security on the MetroLink system. Kanzler and Cella discussed a range of topics over the nearly 15 minute long interview. Cella gave a brief history of the organization … Continued
Metro Transit will make adjustments to nine MetroBus routes on November 26 as part of their quarterly service change. Metro monitors and reviews feedback from riders and operators, and uses this feedback and other trip data to make updates to MetroBus routes and schedules. These service updates are intended to improve on-time performance and MetroLink … Continued
Sacramento, Portland, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Washington DC talked Security on MetroLink Presence, presence, and customer service topped list of recommendations from transit experts to build confidence back in St. Louis Transit system. More than 100 CMT members, transit riders, stakeholders, law enforcement representatives, and community organizations filled the St. Louis Regional Chamber Collaboration Center … Continued
East-West Gateway Council of Governments is conducting a security assessment of the MetroLink system across the St. Louis region. They want to hear from riders and stakeholders like you. The 8-month Metro Security Assessment is being led by WSP USA and has been underway since earlier this year. The team is taking a comprehensive look … Continued
There is a lot of excitement in the Grand Center Arts District and transit can take you there! In the early 1900s, Grand Center was a premier entertainment destination with luxurious movie houses like the Fox Theater. In later years, automobiles carried St. Louisans to the suburbs and the district declined. In 1968, the St. … Continued
The 2.2 mile Loop Trolley, connecting the Delmar and Forest Park MetroLink Stations, is set to begin operation on Friday, Nov. 16 with an official ribbon cutting and soft launch event held on November 15. The event will celebrate the completion of testing of the trolley cars and the beginning of service. The trolley will run … Continued
Join Citizens for Modern Transit for an update on the Metro Reimagined Study underway in the region looking at a redesign of the St. Louis transit system to meet the needs of the changing community. Don’t miss this interactive session and hear from Metro’s Executive Director Jessica Mefford Miller on Phase II of the Plan. The … Continued
Make a difference with charities and causes you will support in 2018, please consider a year-end gift to Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT). As the regional transit advocacy organization, CMT is continually working to improve and expand transit options throughout the St. Louis region. As you know, public transportation provides thousands of local residents with access to jobs, … Continued
Metro Transit riders and members of the community are invited to stop by the Metro Reimagined public information session on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North County Transit Center located at 3140 Pershall Road. The format is open-house style, and Metro riders and the public will have an … Continued