CMT ‘s Executive Director Kim Cella has been appointed to the National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates (NAPTA) Advisory Board. NAPTA (National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates) is a national organization representing more than 3800 grassroots transit coalitions, individuals and organizations that support increasing investment in public transportation. Objectives include: To create a diverse, committed, and visible … Continued
There are only 4 days lefts to vote for CMT and its Ten Toe Program in the Monsanto Grow St. Louis Contest. In this economic time, it takes more and more effort to find ways to fund programs for not-for-profits like Citizens for Modern Transit. The Ten Toe Express Program, a hugely successful transit/walking program … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Jessica Niemeyer as the new Community Engagement Director of the organization as of Feb. 1, 2012. A Saint Louis University graduate, Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Jessica has worked with CMT for more than one year in an internship role. She has managed the Ten Toe … Continued
Don’t forget Transportation Day at the Capitol is this coming Wednesday, February 1, 2012. CMT will be joining organizations from across the state in Jefferson City to let legislators know that transit is a top priority for CMT, the region, and the state. Join us! We are asking CMT members and friends to join us … Continued
Metro’s Most Recent TOD Update MetroLink Transit Oriented Development Update, Quarter 1, 2012: This presentation details Average Weekly Boarding, Total Metro-owned Acreage, and Total Parking at each MetroLink Station across the region for Quarter 1, 2012.
On December 23, UMSL began a “trial” Faculty/Staff discounted Metro Pass program. Employees of UMSL can now purchase a semester long (Jan – May) Metro transit pass for $55.00. This represents a significant cost savings over Metro’s standard monthly pass which costs $68.00 (savings of $285). With this pass employees have unlimited access to Metrobus … Continued
Transportation Day 2012 is set for February 1, 2012 in Jefferson City. I hope you will consider joining us in our efforts by attending this day of meetings with key legislators at the state Capitol. We have heard from legislators that they do no think transit is a priority for people in Missouri because they are not … Continued
With the general session right around the corner, funding for transit at the state level tops CMT’s Legislative Agenda this fiscal year. Citizens for Modern Transit adopted its FY12 Legislative Agenda on December 7. Federal reauthorization of the Transportation Bill, supporting MoDOT’s request for $3.06 million for transit funding from the state of Missouri and MoDOT’s … Continued
The Atlantic Cities published an article today about how Americans react to high gas prices. The article features a soon to be released study by Bradely Lane of the University of Texas at El Paso: “A time-series analysis of gasoline prices and public transportation in US metropolitan areas.” Lane studied gasoline price fluctuations in 33 … Continued
Thursday, November 11, 2011, Citizens for Modern Transit partnered with Metro, St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), and the City of Belleville to host the first of three Urban Land Institute (ULI) Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs). Technical Assistance Panels are part of ULI’s Advisory Services Program and consists of panel of industry professionals assembled to … Continued
Before we know it, the Missouri General Assembly will reconvene for the 2012 Legislative session. Missouri companies have lists of legislative priorities they would like to see this session especially in the current economy. There is, however, one item that should be top priority for any employer and the region: Transit. You may not ride … Continued