Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with an advertising campaign on Placemaking at Transit Stations and the benefits of public transportation in order to increase transit ridership on the system. Work products will include creation and development of copy, graphics and one cohesive look for one bus … Continued
Metro regularly monitors and reviews feedback from passengers and operators as part of the organization’s commitment to build a better transit experience for the St. Louis region. Each quarter, Metro uses this feedback, along with other trip data, to update MetroBus routes and schedules to improve on-time performance and MetroLink connections. Please note that due … Continued
You may have heard that it is National Infrastructure Week. You may be thinking “Why does infrastructure get a whole week when teachers only get a day (May 3) or birds get May 4, Bird Day?” National Infrastructure Week is key in transportation discussions in that it looks at and examines the policies in place on … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Erika Sparks as the new Program Assistant for the organization. Ms. Sparks will be on board full-time June 2, 2016. Ms. Sparks is a graduate of Harris-Stowe State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently pursuing her Masters degree at Webster University. She has previously worked for a Missouri House … Continued
As part of the focus on transportation options in the St. Louis region, CMT’s 5th annual “Great Race” Finish Line Celebration also featured a panel discussion on “Rethinking the Last Mile with CMT” at the Venture Cafe Gathering that evening. Venture Cafe is an non-profit organization supporting the innovation and entrepreneurial community. Their flagship event, the Venture Cafe … Continued
Whether a supporter for Team East or Team West for the 2016 CMT Great Race; Linking the Last Mile, the event was a win for the region with the number of partnerships, local media participation and overall community wide advocacy and awareness building for multi-modal options in St. Louis. While Team West took home the win for 2016 and … Continued
Brett Schott, Vice President of Advancement for St. Louis College of Pharmacy, was elected to the CMT Board of Directors at their May 12 Board meeting. Mr. Schott serves as vice president for advancement at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, with responsibility for development and alumni relations, including strategic planning for fundraising, increasing visibility and … Continued
Congratulations to Holly Kreienkamp, Amy Wasowicz, and Ann Anderson – recipients of the Fred Epstein Scholarship for the upcoming Transit Midwest Conference. CMT offered several scholarships for registration for this upcoming conference in Kansas City, August 14-16. As one of the founders of Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in 1985, Fred Epstein, whose passions included transit … Continued
Please reserve September 1, 2016 for the Citizens for Modern Transit’s 32nd Annual Meeting focusing on Placemaking Around Transit to Create Safer Communities. CMT will be hosting Nidhi Gulati, with Project for Public Spaces, as our keynote speaker. The meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Grand Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, on … Continued
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Thanks for your interest. Save the date for CMT’s 32nd Annual Meeting on Sept. 1, 2016 featuring Nidhi Gulati with Project for Public Spaces, “Placemaking around Transit to Create Safer Communities.” “Transit, from simple bus stops to light rail stations, can be natural focal points for activity and revitalizing adjacent … Continued
The Ten Toe Express website has been down for the past week + due to some technical difficulties with the server that hosts it. We’re doing our best to get it back online ASAP! In the meantime, please feel free to contact your respective walking group leaders, or contact Lisa Cagle, Ten Toe Express Program … Continued
The St. Louis Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation, honored CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella as Woman of the Year. Every year, the WTS St. Louis Chapter recognizes one outstanding woman from St. Louis metropolitan region for their significant accomplishments and contributions … Continued
Metro is hosting special reduced fare registration events for older adults in May at eight area Schnucks stores in St. Louis County. These events are an easy and convenient way for senior citizens to sign up for a Senior Reduced Fare Permit so they can save money and take advantage of half-price tickets on the … Continued
CMT is proud to participate in Give STL day 2016! On Tuesday, May 3, St. Louis residents, or donors in general can be part of Give STL Day by donating to their favorite non profits in St. Louis. The 24 hours of giving is sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation. This 24-hour giving … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has recruited media personalities and other local influentials to compete in the organization’s 5th annual Great Race competition, which plays off the CBS television hit “The Amazing Race” to raise awareness about the many viable transportation options available in our region. CMT’s GREAT RACE 2016: Linking the Last Mile will … Continued