CMT’s next Talking Transit event, Report to the Community on the Economic Impact of Public Transit, will be held on October 22, 2019, at the St. Louis Regional Chamber Collaboration Center, One Metropolitan Square, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Citizens for Modern Transit, in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association and AARP St. Louis, commissioned… Read more »
TRANSIT: A Promise for Accessibility, Economic Opportunity and Stronger Communities Public transit goes well beyond the ride. It provides accessibility to jobs, education, and healthcare. It promotes social equality. It positions the region for growth. It promises an economic return. Each of these declarations underscores the difference transit is making in our local communities. It’s… Read more »
After a day of checking in on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, bragging rights for the first-ever College Transit Challenge were awarded to the University of Missouri-St. Louis! UMSL’s students and staff captured the honor by having the most participation in the challenge, sharing more online posts and pics highlighting their transit use than any other… Read more »
Led by the mascots for each of their schools, students, faculty and staff from five of the St. Louis region’s colleges and universities hopped on board the Metro Transit system Aug. 28 to compete in the first ever College Transit Challenge. Hosted by Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District… Read more »
Metro is inviting the public to attend one of two presentations to find out more about the final Metro Reimagined plan. The upcoming bus route changes will provide more frequent service, faster and more direct trips, and improved weekend service. Public Hearing Locations Monday, August 26 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. St. Louis Public Library… Read more »
The St. Louis County Council voted 7-0 this week to approve a major bond refinancing for Bi-State Development that would provide about $20 million for safety enhancements for MetroLink. The St. Louis County Council perfected legislation the prior week that would allow the county to sign off on a major bond issue refinancing from the Cross… Read more »
Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit, and the Bureau of Transit Police are teaming up with St. Louis Community College, Saint Louis University, Southwestern Illinois College, University of Missouri–St. Louis and Washington University in St. Louis to host the first-ever College Transit Challenge. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, those affiliated with the respective schools can help… Read more »
The St. Louis County Council perfected legislation last night that would allow the county to sign off on a major bond issue refinancing from the Cross County MetroLink extension for Bi-State Development that would provide $20 million for new public safety measures on MetroLink. Bi-State will use the $20 million to help pay for security… Read more »
Metro Transit announced that three individuals have been selected to lead the transit system’s Public Safety team: Stephen Berry, General Manager of Public Safety; Kevin B. Scott, Director of Security; and Vernon L. Summer, Manager of Contract Security. This new leadership team will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the transit system’s… Read more »
St. Clair County, IL, August 5, 2019 – St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is conducting an in-depth review of the existing transit network through a study called SCCTD Transit Vision 2020. The purpose of the study is to identify what is and is not working well, where service is and is not needed, and ultimately, how SCCTD… Read more »
The 2019 Fall Ten Toe Express walking Session is right around the corner and in-person registration events begin August 9th. Walking schedules for each walking group are being finalized and updated regularly. Register today for the fall walking session and join us for the special walks below! Fall Registration Link: Registration Required. Fall 2019 Kickoff… Read more »
Citizens for Modern Transit celebrated their 35th year of transit advocacy in the St. Louis region on July 31st, 2019. The celebration took place steps away from St. Louis’s newest light rail station at Cortex. The Cortex MetroLink Station opened exactly one year prior to the 35th anniversary celebration. Dignitaries, business leaders, and CMT members… Read more »
Public transit is a safe, cost-effective transportation option for people of all ages, and in the St. Louis region, it’s proving to be particularly viable for students. High school, college and university students accounted for nearly 2 million MetroLink and 1.6 million MetroBus passenger trips during the last school year. To underscore the advantages of… Read more »
Residents and visitors of Swansea are welcome to attend this walk and bike ride to try potential streetscape improvements that could be part of the Old Town Streetscape Master Plan. Attendees will walk, ride, or both in a 1-mile loop (or shorter if you choose) to test out bike paths, sidewalks, multi-use paths, and other… Read more »
What you will see: This guided architecture tour will include an overview and description of the two parts of the building and then go inside to the lobby and Arcade. The tour will then continue to the artist studios and the roof terrace. More about the Arcade Building: The Arcade Building is a mixed-use redevelopment… Read more »
