As the regional transit advocacy organization representing more than 20,000 constituents, including riders, major employers, academic institutions, labor and community organizations, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is, and will continue to be, committed to advocating for a safe, secure, high-quality transit system for current and future riders in the St. Louis region. Ridership on public … Continued
Safety and security on St. Louis transit continues to be highlighted on a daily basis. Transit agencies across the country are working to ensure their riders and transit operators have a safe, secure ride everyday on transit through different programs and services. So what are other transit agencies doing to ensure a safe ride for all? … Continued
After approximately an hour and 45 minutes of debate on the floor of the Senate today, HCR 47 was passed without amendment by a vote of 33-0. This bill sponsored by Rep. Kevin Corlew calls for the formation of a task force to look at Missouri’s Transportation System and funding. The resolution now goes into effect, no Governor’s … Continued
Transportation planners at East-West Gateway Council of Governments are conducting a survey of pedestrians and bicyclists in the St. Louis region. Because walking is such an essential part of public transit, and because multi-modal connections between bicycling and transit are central to our constituents, we want to make sure that you get a chance to … Continued
Head of New York’s Transit Center to keynote CMT Annual Meeting on September 13. David Bragdon, Executive Director of Transit Center. Transit Center is a foundation that supports advocacy, research and leadership development for transportation reform across the U.S. Though diverse in perspective, the Transit Center staff is united in the belief that the greatest challenges … Continued
Mark you calendars: Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is participating in this year’s Give STL Day on May 11, 2017! Give STL Day is a 24-hour, online giving event organized by the St. Louis Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Prize money will be available to amplify charitable donations, and prizes … Continued
Press release St. Louis County Elected officials and law enforcement leadership from the three jurisdictions that fund Bi-State Development met today with Bi-State Development President and CEO John Nations and three Bi-State Development Board members, reaching unanimous agreement on a plan designed to improve MetroLink security. The plan focuses on a unified law enforcement command … Continued
St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern announced in early April that he committed additional resources to increase the number of St. Clair County Sheriff patrols on MetroLink. In addition, he pledged to work for a longer-term, regional security plan for the system. This week, St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson announced they will triple the number … Continued
A new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) St. Louis provides recommendations for development opportunities around the intersection of North Hanley and University Place Drive in North St. Louis County. Working with University Square Community Development Corporation, University Missouri- St. Louis, Bi-State Development, and Geiger Real Estate, Inc./Geiger-Hanley LLC, ULI St. Louis completed a Technical … Continued
Pop-up Metro Market | Historic Wabash Station | 6005 Delmar Blvd. |JUNE 14 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Citizens for Modern Transit and AARP St. Louis announced plans for a pop-up Metro Market to be held on Wednesday, June 14 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Wabash Station in The Loop located at 6005 Delmar Blvd. … Continued
The team led by WSP-Parsons Brinckerhoff was selected as the consultant for the Metrolink Preliminary Conceptual Study in St. Louis County. St. Louis County is in the process of initiating the scope and fee negotiation process with the consultant. The County’s goal is to be underway with the study by July 1st. The team consists of : … Continued
THE 2017 GREAT RACE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND FLOODING IMPACTING MANY OF OUR VENDORS. THE NEW DATE IS JUNE 14, 2017. The date is set, the teams are selected and St. Louis media is on board to help promote some of the most viable transportation options offered in the region throughthis year’s … Continued
This year there will now be two Forest Park Trolleys to help you get around our city’s crown jewel quicker and easier. Starting on April 15, 2017, riders will be able to travel on the Blue Route and the Green Route to visit the various attractions located throughout Forest Park. The Blue Route will make … Continued
These days, we have access to a wealth of knowledge through our smartphones. Any question we have can be answered with just a quick search, but for those of us without smartphones, getting the information we need when away from home can be more difficult. For example, without a smartphone you aren’t able to access … Continued
CMT Opinion Piece Transit is a critical component of the St. Louis region’s transportation system. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the region’s transit advocacy organization representing transit riders, major employers, academic institutions, labor unions, healthcare and civic organizations, is committed to helping ensure current and future users have a safe and secure transit system. Recent, … Continued