You are invited to join transit providers, stakeholders and riders on August 14-17, 2016 at The Westin at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri for the joint 2016 Transit Midwest/State Public Transit Partnership Conference, a cooperative effort among the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas & Missouri, and the FTA state partnership meeting of AASHTO, APTA, & CTAA! The planning … Continued
As part of the focus on transportation options in the St. Louis region, CMT’s 5th annual “Great Race” Finish Line Celebration will also feature a panel discussion on “Rethinking the Last Mile with CMT” at Thurs., May 12’s Venture Cafe Gathering. Venture Cafe is an non-profit organization supporting the innovation and entrepreneurial community. Their flagship event, the Venture Cafe … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is seeking a talented individual to serve as the Program Assistant at 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
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with AARP in St. Louis is requesting the services of a consulting firm to perform a Design Audit of three MetroLink Stations in the St. Louis region – North Hanley, Forest Park and Delmar– in the context of placemaking around transit to improve security. If your firm would like … Continued
MetroBus Routes Will Relocate on April 18, MetroLink Station to Remain Open During Construction Bi-State Development is finalizing the agreement with the general contractor who will lead the expansion project for one of their busiest Metro transit hubs — the Civic Center Transit Center which is located at 14th and Spruce in downtown St. Louis. To … Continued
Before leaving on Thursday, the Missouri Senate took up and passed all of the appropriation bills including adopting the House position on transit assistance funding. This included $500,000 in general revenue and $1,710,875 in state transportation funds for a total of $2,210,875 in funding. This is an increase of $1,150,000 over last year’s appropriation. Since … Continued
CMT kicked off 10 years of the Ten Toe Express in St. Louis with a sold out crowd for a tour of the future Loop Trolley alignment. Chris Poehler, project manager for the Loop Transportation Development District, led the tour from the Forest Park MetroLink Station along the Loop Trolley alignment. Along the way, Poehler … Continued
CMT has selected Design Lab 443 for the 2016 Test Drive Transit for Change Campaign. Design Group 443 was selected from a pool of 3 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. … Continued
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 award-winning Ten Toe Express Walk Program. Created to inspire St. Louis area seniors, as … Continued
This week, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) Board of Commissioners approved expanded late-night bus service connecting to the soon-to-open downtown streetcar. The new later service on Friday and Saturday nights will be available on three major KCATA routes that serve key employment centers and entertainment venues in Kansas City: Main Street MAX, … Continued
Metro Arts in Transit is now accepting entries to the 2016 MetroScapes, a public transit art program that showcases local artwork at Metro transit locations. Artists are invited to submit their original artwork for consideration, and if selected, have their work reproduced as large-scale posters that will be installed and on display at more than … Continued
The four-state Transit Midwest/State Public Transit Partnership Conference is right around the corner this summer August 14-16 in Kansas City, MO at the Westin at Crown Center. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from transit industry experts on the FAST ACT and mobility on demand, check out the new Kansas City Streetcar and learn … Continued
Using public transportation is an easy way to travel. Below you will find information about how to use public transportation, along with safety guidelines and etiquette tips. Transit Riding P’s & Q’s go a long way to creating a more enjoyable ride for all . . . Being respectful of your fellow commuters will make for a … Continued
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: 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