There is still time to sign up to walk, ride and taste with us! The fall MetroLink and MicroBrews walk is right around the corner! Discover Down Town’s Microbreweries with a visit to Brick River Cider Co. and the Schlafly Tap Room via MetroLink on Thursday, November 8th, 2018. Walkers will depart from the Shrewsbury … Continued
St. Louis is full of haunted attractions, from top rated haunted houses with Hollywood-grade special effects, to historical homes inhabited by specters of St. Louisans past. There are transit accessible tricks and treats across the area including, trips to the pumpkin patch, planning an escape room getaway, or looking for a paranormal experience with a … Continued
Stand alongside Citizens for Modern Transit this Fall because Public Transit Matters In addition to serving as the sole means for many to get to work and access needed goods and services, transit plays a key role in fueling local economies. It attracts business and industry, sparks development, influences employee mobility, promotes equality and much. … Continued
Metro Transit will hold informational meetings at transit locations to gather final input for Metro Reimagined plan. Metro Transit is asking its riders and the public for final feedback on the nearly completed draft of the Metro Reimagined plan, which will impact MetroBus routes in the City of St. Louis and in St. Louis County. … Continued
Governor Parson named St. Louis University President Fred Pestello to the 10-member Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District board comprised of five Illinois appointees and five Missouri appointees on Thursday, Oct. 18. Dr. Pestello is the President of Saint Louis University, where he is also a professor of sociology. Dr. Pestello has taught … Continued
Commentary from Oct. 19, 2018 St. Louis Business Journal Economic development is booming in St. Louis’ core. As outlined in the St. Louis Business Journal’s recent article titled, “Who knew: $8 billion in projects from Arch to Wash U,” nearly $8 billion in projects are in varying stages of development between the Gateway Arch and Washington … Continued
A new HNTB Corp. America THINKS national public opinion survey finds 86% of Americans believe government should help fund public transportation. According to survey data, this belief is held most strongly among Americans living in urban areas (92%), 85% of suburban respondents, as well as 79% of those living in rural areas agree. According to … Continued
The Citizens for Modern Transit Board of Directors recently endorsed Proposition D in support of transportation infrastructure funding at its Oct. 11 Board meeting, however, the Board also called on the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri Transportation and Highway Commission and the Missouri General Assembly to prioritize transit investment as well. As the legislature and Governor examine … Continued
While the MetroLink Access Pilot only lasted for 26 days, the project provided a snapshot of what could be with regards to access control and opportunities around the MetroLink stations for security measures. Riders, law enforcement representatives and regional stakeholders weighed in on the increased level of comfort/confidence in the system with the increased attention/presence … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) announced the election of Brandon Flinn to its Board of Directors. Flinn was elected by a unanimous vote at the Oct. 11 CMT Board meeting. Brandon Flinn is the business manager of the Eastern Missouri Laborers District Council (EMLDC). Flinn has worked in the field for various road, bridge … Continued
Congratulations are in order for Loretta M. Davis, AARP Missouri Andrus Award Recipient for 2018. The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service is the association’s most prestigious volunteer tribute and recognizes outstanding individuals who are sharing their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others. Loretta is an invaluable part of the AARP … Continued
New developments have been announced across the St. Louis landscape. Recently, the St. Louis Business Journal published an article detailing the $8 billion worth of projects slated and recently completed between the Arch and Washington University. CMT dug deeper to find out how many of these new projects are accessible by transit. The list of … Continued
Sacramento, Portland, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Washington DC talking Security on MetroLink Sponsored by Citizens for Modern Transit, St. Louis Regional Chamber, and East-West Gateway Council of Governments, don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts from other cities on their Transit Security Programs and their thoughts on security on the St. Louis MetroLink System at … Continued
Ridesharing has already changed the way Americans depend on owning a car and how we get around cities – but now it’s time to take an even bolder step toward creating a new future of mobility. Lyft in conjunction with Citizens for Modern Transit and Metro announced Ditch Your Car, a program in St. Louis … Continued
Recently CMT participated in the New American Road Trip Contest. The contest was held completely on Instagram. CMT tied for second place with the Missouri Sierra Club. Both organizations were recognized for their work in promoting alternative transportation options that create a positive impact on green house gas emissions in the area. Additionally, three organizations shared the … Continued