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Transportation Day 2016 at the MO State Capitol

More than 250 transit supporters, providers and friends converged on the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 16 for Transportation Day, hosted by the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA).  With a message supporting MO funding for transit, CMT, the MPTA, the ATU of St. Louis and Kansas City, and both rural and urban transit providers, their riders … Continued

CMT’s Great Race 2016 this Thurs., May 12!

CMT’s Great Race 2016: Linking the Last Mile Don’t miss CMT’s Great Race 2016! Two teams will face off in a fast-paced relay race that integrates transit, biking, carsharing and carpooling as the teams battle rush hour traffic to reach the final destination at Cortex Commons (4240 Duncan Ave.) adjacent to the future site of the … Continued

CMT Ten Toe Express Spring Session Marks 10th Anniversary of the Walk Program

In 10 years, more than 8,000 area residents have collectively trekked thousands of miles exploring the St. Louis region through more than 1,200 guided tours that integrate walking with public transit use. This has been accomplished through Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toe Express Walk Program. Created to inspire St. Louis area seniors, as well as any … Continued

New APTA Study Released on Public Transit and its impact on economy

A new study commissioned by APTA reveals that public transportation investments can yield a 2-to-1 return for local “innovation districts” defined as communities with a cluster of business incubators, startups and anchor institutions (such as academic or research facilities). Further, public transportation is the catalyst that attracts most knowledge workers to live and work in these high-growth … Continued

CMT opposes legislation for conceal and carry on transit

Various bills have been introduced in the MO House of Representatives and the MO Senate this session which would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry their firearms on public transit buses, vans, trains, and other spaces owned or operated by a public transit provider.  In light of the current ongoing discussion in St. Louis … Continued

CMT sees success with Regional Commuters ‘Trying and Riding’ Transit

With more than 3,300 individuals signed up for CMT’s Try and Ride Program, we think it’s fair to say that the ridership incentive program has had success beyond our wildest dreams. And even better than the number of people who enrolled in the program because they wanted to try transit for their commute, over 70% of … Continued

Don’t miss the upcoming March 14 Metro service changes

March 14 Service Change Highlights North St. Louis County: New MetroBus Service Plan The North County Transit Center will open for service on Monday, March 14. This new transit hub, located at 3140 Pershall Road, allows Metro to operate a new and completely redesigned MetroBus service plan for North St. Louis County, which includes the … Continued

Stenger urging for doubling of County police on MetroLink

St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger is urging Metro to accept a proposal to double the number of County Police officers assigned to the MetroLink system. In January, the CMT Board of Directors passed a resolution calling for a doubling of the number of St. Louis County police officers assigned to the MetroLink system. In … Continued

Metro to host public open house at North County Transit Center

Metro is planning a public open house at its new North County Transit Center on Sunday, March 13 from 1 to 4 p.m., and YOU ARE INVITED! Come help Metro celebrate the completion of the new Transit Center located at 3140 Pershall Road, 63136.  The center is located on the south side of I-270 between … Continued

Hearing last week on Conceal and Carry bill on transit

Last week, the Senate Transportation Committee met to hear SB 782 introduced by Senator Bob Onder, Lake St. Louis.  The bill would allow for those individuals with concealed carry permits to carry their weapons on public transit buses, vans, trains as well as onto property owned by the system.  Senator Onder filed similar legislation in … Continued

Concerned with TRANSIT in MO? Help make the case for transit funding

Are you concerned with transit and transit funding in MO? Citizens for Modern Transit believes now is the time to make the case for transit funding in MO. The facts show investment in transit increases access to jobs, education and healthcare; creates development opportunities; and provides reinvestment in disadvantaged areas of the state. However, Missouri’s … Continued

Transportation Secretary Foxx announces new round of TIGER Funding

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced $500 million will be made available for transportation projects across the country under an eighth round of the highly successful Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) competitive grant program. “The TIGER program funds vital transportation projects that provide real benefits to communities all across the country.  Every year, we see … Continued

CMT announces selection for 2016 Great Race

CMT has selected Leslie Sheets for the 2016 Great Race Campaign. Leslie Sheets was selected from a pool of 8 proposals evaluated based on the following established criteria: Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work Proposal Quality Product samples – samples provided and/or on firm website need to be relevant to work being asked to be completed. Once the … Continued

Don’t miss opportunity to sponsor CMT’s Great Race 2016

On Thursday, May 12, CMT will host CMT’s Great Race 2016: Linking the Last Mile. It will integrate transit, biking, carsharing, and carpooling as the teams race to the final destination at Cortex Commons in Midtown St. Louis. This new approach will help to raise awareness about the viable alternative transportation options that exist, demonstrate … Continued


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