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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…

$1.2 Billion in Real Estate Development Drawn to Twin Cities

Kim Cella December 27, 2012 No Comments

The Central Corridor light rail line of the Twin Cities has attracted over $1.2 billion in development. This development is even more poignant because it occurred before the light rail…

“Midsize Cities on the Move” Presentation

Kim Cella December 17, 2012 No Comments

Reconnecting America has released a presentation entitled, “Midsize Cities on the Move,” in which projects concerning Rapid Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, and Streetcar projects happening in the coming years in…

Gotham Apartments

Kim Cella December 4, 2012 No Comments

In a blog post in October, CMT wrote about how the Loop Trolley’s addition to the Delmar area would affect development. Now in more detail, we are pleased to expound…

Rain Gardens in St. Louis City

Kim Cella November 26, 2012 No Comments

As part of St. Louis City’s Sustainability Plan, the City encourages the use of green infrastructure practices, and is working with many partners in this effort. One of these efforts…

Higher Speed Rail Service Begins

Kim Cella November 26, 2012 No Comments

This past Friday, higher speed rail service of 110 mph began on a segment between St. Louis and Chicago. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and…

Metro to upgrade 124 bus stops in City

Kim Cella November 7, 2012 No Comments

Metro Transit has announced that work will begin next week on improvements to 124 MetroBus stops in the City of St. Louis. The improvements will provide new or better access…

How will Loop Streetcar Impact Development?

Kim Cella October 8, 2012 No Comments

The final approval of the $25 million federal grant to fund The Loop Trolley has highlighted the discussion of what sort of development might truly arise post construction. A large…

MetroLink Trains Not Operating between College and Shiloh-Scott

Kim Cella October 1, 2012 No Comments

MetroLink trains will not operate in Illinois between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations from 8 p.m. until the end of service October 1-4 and October 7 in order to accommodate…

Upcoming Lane Closures on Eads Bridge

Kim Cella September 28, 2012 No Comments

The City of St. Louis and Metro Transit (co-owners of the bridge) have announced that lane closures will go into effect on the vehicle deck of the Eads Bridge beginning…

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