Tomorrow marks the halfway point of CMT’s 30th Anniversary year, and we have loads more to do to move transit forward in the region. We are excited to share all of these great events with CMT members and friends as a part of our 30th Anniversary celebration. We know public transit is the key to bringing … Continued
On February 2, President Obama released his fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget request for funding the federal government. According to the Center for Transportation Excellence, within the budget request, the Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts/Small Starts grant program designated 54 projects to receive grants to improve and/or expand public transit. Many of the awards include … Continued
CMT is excited about the new Ten Toe Express Walking group – the AARP Breakfast Bunch that will meet on Saturday mornings thanks to AARP St. Louis! This group will meet at the Shrewsbury MetroLink station (7201 Lansdowne Ave; St. Louis, MO 63119) at 8:49 am on most Saturday mornings. Their first walk will be on Saturday, April … Continued
On February 18, 2015, Joe Reardon was selected to be the next President & CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA). Mr. Reardon currently works in a Kansas City-based law firm and will begin his term at KCATA in March. Mr. Reardon is the former Mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas … Continued
On May 7, 2015, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 organizations, individuals, and initiatives that are making a difference in St. Louis at the 18th annual What’s Right with the Region! awards celebration. The honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service to the … Continued
February 19, 2015: Illinois Governor Rauner unveiled a spending plan yesterday that would cut train service levels across the state of Illinois. The plan suggests a $16 million cut to the current $42 million subsidy which would result in a reduction in the number of trains running between Chicago and St. Louis and Chicago and … Continued
The Association for Commuter Transportation announces the introduction of the Commuter Benefit Parity Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation would establish parity between the parking and transit portions of the transportation fringe benefit by setting the monthly caps for both at $235/month. Transportation costs represent the second-largest household expense for American families. According to Transportation for … Continued
The House Appropriations Committee for Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development met Wednesday to pass out the bills for each department budget. Chairman Lincoln Hough had prepared an amendment to make several changes to MODOT’s budget. Many transit supporters including CMT have been pushing for the $1,000,000 core cut to transit assistance recommended by Governor Jay … Continued
#cmttransitcrush Local transit enthusiasts to meet along the MetroLink alignment to show their love for the region’s transit system this Friday during the evening commute! Love will be in the air along the MetroLink alignment on Feb. 13 as CMT and the Saint Louis Football Club team up to host the first-ever Transit Crush event, … Continued
The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission adopted the 325 program this past week. With only $325 million allocated for a system that requires $485 million to maintain, MoDOT has narrowed its priorities. A few background points first. Missouri has the 7th largest transportation system in the country, and it ranks 46th in revenue spent per mile. … Continued
After hosting three, highly successful Great Race competitions placing Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE and Team CARPOOL in a head-to-head competition to see which commuters could get from Point A to Point B the fastest during the evening rush via their respective transportation modes, Citizens for Modern Transit is excited to announce a new … Continued
With discussions happening on the local, state and federal level with regards to funding of transportation/public transit infrastructure – one question continues to pop up – what’s happening to the funding for transportation? The gas tax, currently paid at the pump by car drivers, has paid for road and transit projects since the 1930’s. However, Americans … Continued
Many neighborhoods in St. Louis are burdened by rising poverty, falling population, and stagnating property values. Can transportation infrastructure like public transit help revitalize these “weak market” communities? Can St. Louis impact its neighborhoods with transit? Join CMT and Creating Whole Communities for a discussion on the possibilities for St. Louis around transit. With the … Continued
New partnership will give more than 300,000 St. Louis area AARP members access to the benefits of the unique walk program for active older adults Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is pleased to announce it is teaming up with AARP to help further promote transit and walking through its successful Ten Toe Express Walk Program. … Continued
Feb. 13 event will give transit enthusiasts the chance to show their love for MetroLink Love will be in the air along the MetroLink alignment on Feb. 13 as Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and the Saint Louis Football Club outdoor professional soccer team will team up to host the first-ever Transit Crush event, designed … Continued