Blog: News, Updates, and Reports from CMT

Project was Made Possible by a Rebuild Illinois Grant and will Help Bolster Security Collaboration Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gathered alongside dozens of local officials, agencies, businesses and organizations on Thursday, July 11, at Emerson Park Transit Center to celebrate the official grand opening of the new $15 million, state-of-the-art Public Safety Building. This facility … Continued

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects that will improve public transportation in 47 states including a $10 million grant to  Bi-State Development/Metro Transit in St. Louis for new low-emission diesel-electric hybrid buses to replace older diesel buses that have exceeded their … Continued

Metro Transit released a series of updates in early July focused on changes to its Call-A-Ride service as well as the opportunity to weigh in on Call-A-Ride reservation software.   Call-A-Ride Reservation and Dispatch Software Metro Transit is planning on implementing a new software system for its Call-A-Ride service in 2024. Metro is asking Call-A-Ride … Continued

Help celebrate 40 years of moving transit advocacy to action in 2024    Transit is on the move in the St. Louis region – exciting things are happening including light rail expansion under construction in Illinois, increased investment by the State of Missouri, proposed expansion through the Green Line, placemaking, and more around the St. … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is thrilled to announce it has been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. The organization was one of only 343 grantees selected (out of 3,300+ applications!) from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This quick-action $20,000 grant will help provide … Continued

Progress continues to be made around the potential for MetroLink expansion in the northside-southside corridor through the proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line project. At the same time, the 5.2-mile MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in St. Clair County, Ill., continues to take shape. The available space in close proximity to light rail … Continued

Metro Transit will soon implement a change to the Metro Call-A-Ride reservation period to help reduce reservation wait times, reduce the number of trip cancellations, and provide stronger service to users. On Friday, July 5, Call-A-Ride trips will be able to be booked a maximum of three days in advance. Previously, customers could call on … Continued

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formally approved the MetroLink Green Line expansion project application submitted by Bi-State Development in partnership with the City of St. Louis. “St. Louis deserves more reliable and easily accessible public transit, and I’m proud of the work my administration has done with our regional partners to get to this next phase,” said … Continued

The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are working to build a new Green Line that extends light rail service north and south of the existing MetroLink system within the City of St.  Louis. As a part of that work, the City of St. Louis Planning & Urban Design Agency (Agency) is looking at … Continued

The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved officers for the 2024-2025 year at the June Board Meeting. Missouri Commissioner Sam Gladney will serve as the new Board Chair. Illinois Commissioner Terry Beach will serve as Vice Chairman, Illinois Commissioner Herbert Simmons as Treasurer, and Missouri Commissioner Andrea Jackson-Jennings as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners. The commissioners assumed the offices immediately following … Continued

Members, stakeholders, elected officials and friends joined us on June 20 in celebration of Citizens for Modern Transit’s 40th Anniversary. We reminisced about the organization’s work over the last four decades to champion, challenge, encourage and advocate for public transit – while reaffirming our mission to increase access, drive economic growth and improve quality of … Continued

The St. Louis County Library has launched an exciting free media service available in multiple locations: St. Louis International Lambert Airport, MetroLink and MetroBus locations, St. Louis County government offices, and Schnucks stores. When at a MetroLink or MetroBus stop, individuals should look for a “Read While You Ride!” sign with a QR Code. Some … Continued

Citizens for Modern Transit is pleased to welcome the Centene Foundation as a sponsor of the CMT Ten Toe Express® Fall program, along with long time sponsor AARP® in St. Louis. The Centene Foundation, a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene. The CMT Ten Toe Express® … Continued

MetroLink users who frequent the Central West End MetroLink Station should be aware of an upcoming temporary closure of the west entrance. The Euclid Avenue entrance will be temporarily closed for all of Saturday, June 22. The elevator and staircase on the west end of the station will similarly not be available on June 22. … Continued

On June 5, Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s office announced appointments to various boards and commissions including the Bi-State Board of Directors.   The following appointments include: Winston Calvert, of University City, was appointed from a slate from St. Louis County. Mr. Calvert manages a private consulting firm providing solutions to the complex challenges business and nonprofit … Continued