CMT is pleased to announce that our partner, Enterprise CarShare, now has a vehicle in the Central West End. Enterprise CarShare continues to grow in the St. Louis area, bringing you additional vehicles and locations to give you more flexibility for your car-sharing needs. This new location is in the heart of the Central West … Continued
CMT hosted a sneak peek of the Kansas City Streetcar project in St. Louis on Jan. 22. The streetcar project is currently under construction, has millions in development going in along its path, and residents will soon be able to hop on board in early 2016. The 2 mile modern street-running streetcar project is estimated to cost … Continued
Below is an excerpt from Governor Nixon’s State of the State address last evening. He touches on the importance of making sure the state of Missouri’s transportation infrastructure is addressed. Here is an opportunity for CMT members and friends to reach out to the Governor and your elected officials to talk about a total transportation plan … Continued
Representatives from Citizens for Modern Transit and the St. Louis Green Business Challenge officially named the local green design firm, Christner, Inc., as the winner of its 2014 Try & Ride Green Business Leaders Commuter Challenge. The announcement was made during the Green Business Challenge meeting held at the Lakeside Café at the Saint Louis … Continued
Released by Metro January 13, 2015: Original works of art created by 10 St. Louis area artists have been selected for MetroScapes, a Metro Arts in Transit program that showcases local art at Metro transit locations. The pieces were chosen from a group of nearly 100 submissions, and they will be reproduced as large-scale, two-dimensional … Continued
MoDOT Release: As everyone reflects on 2014 accomplishments and prepares to make 2015 resolutions, the time seems appropriate to ensure you know that registration is open for 2015 Work Zone Awareness 5K. Our St. Louis Fit for Life team, along with sponsoring partners, will host the second annual Work Zone 5K Run, Walk and Fun … Continued
CMT is calling all transit enthusiasts. Join CMT and the St. Louis Football Club as we spread our love for transit during the first-ever Transit Crush on Feb. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Sign up today to help distribute information about CMT’s Guaranteed Ride Home program at a MetroLink station before gathering with other … Continued
The Governor has appointed Vernal Brown of St. Louis to the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District Board of Commissioners. The Bi-State Development Agency Board of Commissioners provides policy direction for the Bi-State Development Agency, created in 1949 through a compact between Missouri and Illinois. Brown will replace Kevin Cahill and has worked as a … Continued
On the 16th of December, President Obama signed into law the $1.1 trillion government spending bill passed by Congress the prior week and averted a government shutdown that would have otherwise been triggered if he didn’t sign it. The legislation known as “cromnibus,” was a 1,600 page spending package containing 11 appropriations bills that fund … Continued
The Kansas City Streetcar is under construction, millions in new development is going in along its path, and residents will soon be able to jump on board as it hits the tracks for service in 2015. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host a sneak peek of the Kansas City Streetcar on Thursday, Jan. 22, … Continued
Federal Project CMAQ-5456(611) Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with a spring advertising campaign on CMT’s Try & Ride Program, a program to entice new riders to the transit system with complimentary tickets, personalized route from home to work, and tips and tricks on how to ride. … Continued
Amtrak announced a new 20% discount on their Missouri River Runner line that connects Kansas City and St. Louis. There are 10 stops along the route: St. Louis, Kirkwood, Washington, Hermann, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Lee’s Summit, Independence, and Kansas City. A few highlights along the way include world famous barbecue, live jazz music, national … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit’s study of possible funding mechanisms for transit is underway. Study results will be available in July 2015. In its continued exploration of transit financing options for the region, should State Infrastructure Bank financing be considered? In 1995, State Infrastructure Banks (SIB) were piloted by the Federal Government in 10 states. … Continued
There were some exciting highs for transit this year in St. Louis including the award of a $10.4 million TIGER grant for a new light rail station on the existing MetroLink alignment and enhancements to the busiest station on the St. Louis system, the Central West End Station. In addition, CMT just recently commissioned a study to … Continued
Governor Nixon asked the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission to explore the possibility of imposing tolls on parts of I-70 in Missouri as a means to fund transportation improvements in the state. The highway officials are expected to report back to the Governor by the end of December. What do you think of the idea … Continued