Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. The discussion will highlight the state of transit in Missouri following a historic win in the … Continued

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 teamed up with St. Clair County Transit District, Metro Transit and five higher education institutions – each of which offer the Metro U-Pass Program – to host the CMT … Continued

Metro Transit is planning on launching a new Call-A-Ride dispatching and reservation software system by the end of 2024. Metro Transit is working with Spare Labs to implement the new system which will increase scheduling efficiency and usability. The new software will be tested and Metro Transit staff will be trained on using it this … Continued

Free Monthly Transit Pass Available for First-Time Transit Users as Part of Initiative The region’s transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit – in conjunction with the St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit– has launched a “Stop. Drop Your Keys. Take Transit for FREE.” initiative to encourage solo drivers to get better acquainted … Continued

Metro Transit will implement a quarterly service change on Monday, December 2, 2024. This service change will improve MetroBus service frequency and coverage across 25 MetroBus routes in Missouri and Illinois. Illinois will also see the addition of a new MetroBus route, #23 Belleville-College. No changes will be made to MetroLink service on December 2. Affected … Continued

Discussion to Highlight the Development, Accessibility, Community and Economic, Opportunities Surrounding the Proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization – is hosting its next “Talking Transit” event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (Central) via Zoom. The discussion, titled “Is the St. Louis … Continued

Event will Feature Live Bands at the Belleville and Emerson Park Transit Centers from 1-4 p.m. The St. Clair County Transit District, in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit and Metro Transit, will be hosting Passport to Music on Metro on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. at both the Belleville and Emerson Park … Continued

CMT revealed a refreshed logo at its 40th Annual Meeting as the organization looks to the future.  The refreshed logo gives CMT a modern look that will carry the organization forward as it continues to advocate for safe and reliable public transportation in the St. Louis region. The new logo, featuring both the bus and … Continued

Note: this work was originally planned for September 26-29 but was rescheduled due to weather conditions. From 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 17 through the end of service on Sunday, October 20, the east entrance and walkway that connect the Central West End MetroLink Station platform to the Metrobus bays at the Central West End … Continued

  Effort Designed to Encourage MetroLink and MetroBus Usage, While Reinforcing  Transit Benefits and Availability of Metro U-Pass Program at Local Colleges and Universities 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 is teaming up with St. … Continued

City of St. Louis Tishaura O. Jones provided the keynote at the CMT 40th Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, September 13.  She discussed the future of transportation and mobility in the City of St. Louis including the future of public transit and the MetroLink Green Line.  She said the planned 5.6 mile, 10 station MetroLink … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization – recognized five “Champions of Transit” at its 40th Annual Meeting, held in downtown St. Louis on Sept. 13. During the event, CMT presented the 2024 Chairman’s Award to its General Counsel Larry Katzenstein; the 2024 New Initiatives Award to the City of Fairview … Continued

Organization also Elected Officers and Extended the Appointment of Existing Board Members at Annual Meeting Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization – has named Elizabeth DeBold Austin, of Clayco Enterprise; Patrick Judge, of Gonzalez Companies; and Rose Windmiller, of Stellar Strategists, as the newest members of its Board of Directors. … Continued

The City of St. Louis is set to host a series of open houses in the coming weeks on its future Transportation & Mobility Plan. Today, St. Louis does not have a transportation plan that covers the entire city. This plan will be the first citywide mobility plan in St. Louis to be completed in … Continued

The St. Louis County Council approved  Bill 174, the $197.1 million budget appropriation for transit, introduced by St. Louis County Council Chair Shalonda Webb at the September 3 Council Meeting by a vote of 6 to 1.   Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) urged its members and stakeholders to weigh in with the St. Louis County … Continued