Metro recently announced a new program for young people ages 13 to 25 can purchase Metro Transit fares at a discounted rate throughout the St. Louis region by way of the Gateway Go Card. This will provide young people in the bi-state area with an easy and affordable option to commute to summer jobs, summer … Continued
The Board of Aldermen passed Board Bill #37 today creating an ordinance authorizing a mutual aid agreement for St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies to provide law enforcement services on the Missouri side of the MetroLink system. Alderman Terry Kennedy introduced Board Bill 37 at the April 27 Board of Aldermen Meeting. The board bill called … Continued
Please reserve September 7, 2018 for the Citizens for Modern Transit’s 34th Annual Meeting. The meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Grand Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, on Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63101. An awards presentation will be held at the meeting as well. We invite you to sponsor this milestone … Continued
As Metro prepares to open the new Cortex MetroLink Station, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) would like to salute the transit agency, and the many others, who worked to make this development a reality. CMT is honored to have played a key role in this project, particularly in its early stages… Well done St. Louis. … Continued
Sponsored by Citizens for Modern Transit and the St. Louis Regional Chamber, don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the MetroLink Security assessment underway in the St. Louis region. The St. Louis region is constantly evolving. So are its transit needs. In March of this year, the East-West Gateway Board authorized a security assessment of the … Continued
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), Metro East Park and Recreation District (MERPD) and Eckert’s Orchards are teaming up to create a more connected county. The future Orchard Loop Trail is an eight-mile trail loop in southeast Belleville. The trail will connect seven subdivisions, a middle school, the MetroBikeLink and the Eckert Orchard Farm. … Continued
Public transit goes beyond simply providing transportation services – It serves as a lifeline. For some, it’s the sole means by which they can get to work, school and doctor appointments, as well as gain access to shopping, services and entertainment. Public transit systems here, and throughout the state, need to be expanded to cover … Continued
Art on the Square is a juried fine art show located in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois. Now in their 17th year, Art on the Square is held annually the weekend after Mother’s Day. The celebration features the original work of over 100 accomplished international artists, musical and stage performances as well as local food and … Continued
The mobile farmer’s market, MetroMarket Bus, is headed to the Rock Road MetroLink Station this summer to offer fresh produces to transit riders. Beyond Housing in collaboration with Bi-State Development is providing MetroMarket bus service at the Rock Road MetroLink station on Thursday evenings from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM from June 7th-July 19th. The MetroMarket … Continued
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) riders are consistently reporting feeling safe when riding the system. An agency survey reports that 77% of respondents in an online panel feel safe on DART. Riders regularly site DART’s sense of security as a contributing factor to choosing public transit. Additional DART is increasing its police presence, expanding deployment of security cameras, … Continued
East-West Gateway is updating the long-range transportation plan for the St. Louis region, and they need your help. Take the survey to tell them about your needs and priorities for the region’s transportation system and how you see technology changing the way we travel. CMT hopes transit users will weigh in on the importance of transit to … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is seeking an intern for the Summer and/or Fall 2018. CMT offers paid internship positions every spring, summer and fall, allowing students and recent graduates the opportunity to work closely with our team and gain insight into the public transit arena in addition to nonprofit management, administration, advocacy and fundraising. CMT … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit is teaming up with Outfielder Tommy Pham to encourage area residents to take transit. The advertising campaign reinforces that MetroLink and MetroBus are great transportation options for home games and the work commute. This summer submit a photo of yourself on transit with one of Tommy’s ads along the system, and … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit today announced it is teaming up with Outfielder Tommy Pham to encourage area residents to take transit. The advertising campaign reinforces that MetroLink and MetroBus are great transportation options for home games and the work commute. Pham is a big supporter of transit and utlizes it when he is in town … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is requesting the services of a mobile app developer for assistance with its new grant to build ridership on the system. CMT is undertaking a two-year education campaign, which will include a safety and security campaign including a demonstration project, partnership collaboration and rider/community engagement. In addition, the program will … Continued