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Transportation Update from Capitol Hill

Kim Cella July 18, 2017 No Comments

Update as of 7/28/17: The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously backed legislation that would provide nearly $19.5 billion in discretionary funding for the DOT in fiscal 2018 — which is $978…

CMT releases program guide to help build ridership on systems across MO

Kim Cella June 5, 2017 No Comments

Last fall, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) was awarded a Local Transit Coalition Grant by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). With this grant, CMT was able to put together…

KC Streetcar Paves the Way for Expanded bus service

Mallory Box March 24, 2016 No Comments

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…

Transit Tips to make your trip more enjoyable & safe

Kim Cella March 22, 2016 No Comments

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 &…

Parking costs employers more than face value

Kim Cella April 15, 2015 No Comments

Nationally 95 percent of all automobile commuters park for free at work costing employers approximately $85 million every year. The average monthly parking space in St. Louis costs residents $90…

CMT commissions study to look at funding mechanisms for transit in the region

CMT Staff November 12, 2014 No Comments

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) today announced it has commissioned a study of potential funding strategies designed to support public transit in the St. Louis region. The organization will partner…

CMT hits 2 year Try & Ride goal in first 3 months

CMT Staff October 2, 2014 No Comments

Just three-and-a-half months after Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) rolled out its new Try & Ride program, aimed at helping area residents overcome some of the perceived hurdles associated with…

Companies Can Win a Best Workplaces for Commuter Membership with CMT

CMT Staff May 23, 2014 No Comments

Do you work for a Workplace where how you get to work is important? Do you receive benefits, subsidies, or flexibility in order to make a choice for your commute?Thanks…

CMT releases list of employers within half-mile of MetroLink

Kim Cella April 7, 2014 No Comments

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has released a list of employers located within half a mile of every MetroLink station throughout the region on their website. This list is intended…

China Embarks on Longest High Speed Rail Line

Kim Cella December 28, 2012 No Comments

This past Wednesday, China initiated service on “the world’s longest high-speed rail line,” which runs between Beijing and Guangzhou (approximately the distance between New York and Key West, FL). This…

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