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CMT is seeking a Program Associate to join our team

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is seeking a talented individual to serve as the Program Associate of the organization. CMT, a 1000-member 501(c)3 organization with a 26-member volunteer board, leads the St. Louis region’s education and advocacy efforts for a robust and expanding transit system, especially light rail, with the goal of building livable, sustainable … Continued

So why does livability matter to a region?

CMT hosted the Livability Matters: Transportation Choice & Connections this Thursday in partnership with AARP in St. Louis, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and East-West Gateway Council of Governments. Why is CMT talking livability? Transportation choices and connections go hand in hand with the livability of a region, and we know a safe, reliable and … Continued

CMT is crushing on transit. Are you?

Love will be in the air along the MetroLink alignment on Feb. 11 as Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), transit aficionados, and first time riders team up to host the 2016 Transit Crush event, designed to give transit enthusiasts the chance to unite in support of their love for the region’s transit system. That evening … Continued

Did you know this about Missouri’s transportation system?

Transportation is the key to moving Missouri forward, and there is an opportunity in the 2016 Legislative session to make a difference.   Discussions are underway about an increase in the Missouri gas tax for roads and bridges (SB623). Other discussions are going on about General Revenue funds for transportation.     Funding for TOTAL transportation in Missouri including … Continued

CMT is Crushing on Transit

We have a Crush… a crush on Transit! And we’re calling local transit enthusiasts to help us show our Love for Transit on Feb. 11, 2016! The 2nd Annual Transit Crush event offers daily transit commuters, occasional riders, and transit enthusiasts of all stripes the chance to unite in support of their love for transit – and … Continued

CMT seeking graphic design for 10th Anniversary of 10 Toe Express

Request for Proposals for Graphic Design to Citizens for Modern Transit For 10th Anniversary of the Ten Toe Express Program Federal Project CMAQ-5456-611 Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with the 10th Anniversary spring campaign for CMT’s Ten Toe Express Program to promote ridership on the transit … Continued

CMT seeking graphic designer for 2016 Great Race

Request for Proposals for Graphic Design to Citizens for Modern Transit For the 2016 CMT Great Race CMAQ 5456-611  Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with an advertising campaign on CMT’s 2016 Great Race and the benefits of public transportation in order to increase transit ridership on … Continued

2016 Legislative session is underway

The 2016 legislative session kicked off on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 with discussions ranging from ethics reform to transportation to flood victim assistance.  Transportation discussions have been underway in earnest for the last several months .  There are several bills that may be of interest to transit supporters across Missouri. Bills of interest to Transit Supporters: The … Continued

Does transportation impact the livability of our community?

Livability Matters: Transportation Choice and Connections Seminar set for Feb. 4, 2016 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown St. Louis Don’t miss this upcoming morning seminar on livability and transportation choice in the St. Louis Region. Opportunity to hear from AARP’s  Jana Lynott, senior strategic policy advisor from Washington D. C. on the release of  … Continued

CMT releases RFP for Public Relations

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is requesting the services of a consulting public relations firm to perform the described professional services for the project included in the  RFP for Public Relation Services for 2016. If your firm would like to be considered for these consulting services, you may express your interest by responding to the … Continued

Get out & Explore with the CMT Ten Toe Express this Spring

Citizens for Modern Transit will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Ten Toe Express this Spring in St. Louis – linking St. Louisans with their own Ten Toes and Metro to get out and explore – and needs your help. CMT is recruiting new volunteers to help lead Ten Toe Walks for the upcoming 10 … Continued

We have a Crush…

We have a Crush… a crush on Transit! And we’re calling local transit enthusiasts to help us show our Love for Transit! Love will be in the air along the MetroLink alignment on Feb. 11, 2016. The 2nd Annual Transit Crush event offers daily transit commuters, occasional riders, and transit enthusiasts of all stripes the … Continued

Congress is on verge of passing 5 year transportation bill

Congress is on the cusp of passing a five-year transportation bill, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.  The current extension is up tomorrow, December 4, 2015.  This would be the first long-term transportation bill since 2005. The bill needs final floor votes and the President’s signature, but it is expected to approved in a matter of days. … Continued

CMT receives APTA Local Transit Coalition Grant

Citizens for Modern Transit is excited to announce it is a recipient of a grant under the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Local Transit Coalition Grant Program. The grant will allow CMT to focus on creating statewide messages based on the results of the CMT commissioned Transit Funding Study. “Grassroots transit organizations can be the catalyst for positive changes … Continued


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