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Metro Transit Proposes One-Car MetroLink Trains

Karen Troxell August 31, 2026 No Comments

Members of the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners Operations Committee discussed the potential of going to one-car MetroLink trains at its August 27 meeting. Metro COO Ron Forrest proposed a…

Bi-State Development Announces Completion of Security, Fare Updates

Karen Troxell August 26, 2026 No Comments

On August 24, Bi-State Development/Metro Transit held a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the new Secure Platform Plan (SPP) and fare collection project. In attendance were various representatives…

Fare Collection to AI: Transit Takeaways from the APTA Tech Conference

Karen Troxell August 14, 2026 No Comments

Transit technology is evolving quickly and the 2026 APTA Tech Conference in St. Louis, MO, offered a glimpse into how agencies across the country are using new tools to improve…

LTE: Transit Access Raises Home Values

Karen Troxell August 7, 2026 No Comments

LTE by Charlie Hinderliter, Chief Advocacy Officer and Director of Commercial Services for St. Louis REALTORS® and Citizens for Modern Transit Board Member. As the St. Louis region explores Bus…

Progress on TOD Projects Adjacent to N. Hanley MetroLink Continue

Karen Troxell August 3, 2026 No Comments

As highlighted in a recent East-West Gateway blog post, the northern part of St. Louis County can soon expect to see the benefits of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) by way…

CMT’s Ten Toes + Transit Program Celebrates 20 Years as Registration Opens for Fall 2026 Season

Karen Troxell July 27, 2026 No Comments

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), AARP in St. Louis, BJC Healthcare, and the Centene Foundation, is celebrating the 20th anniversary…

Ribbon Cutting to Unveil New Bus Bench and Shelter in Fairview Heights Set for July 28

Karen Troxell July 7, 2026 No Comments

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in collaboration with the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), AARP in St. Louis and Metro Transit invite the community to celebrate the unveiling of…

CMT Seeks Part-Time, Seasonal Walk Leader for Ten Toes + Transit Program

Karen Troxell July 7, 2026 No Comments

Do you enjoy walking, taking public transit, discovering hidden gems throughout the St. Louis region, and meeting new people? Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to…

Blue Line Service Resumes to Fairview Heights MetroLink Station

Karen Troxell June 22, 2026 No Comments

Metro Transit has announced that Blue Line MetroLink trains have resumed service to the Fairview Heights MetroLink Station as of Monday, June 22. With this service restoration, the Blue Line…

Metro Transit Schedules Fare Information Sessions

Karen Troxell June 22, 2026 No Comments

Sessions are planned to help educate the public about upcoming fare changes As Metro Transit prepares to launch the Next Generation Fare System on July 6, the agency plans to…

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