The Governor has appointed Vernal Brown of St. Louis to the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District Board of Commissioners. The Bi-State Development Agency Board of Commissioners provides policy direction for the Bi-State Development Agency, created in 1949 through a compact between Missouri and Illinois. Brown will replace Kevin Cahill and has worked as a … Continued
On the 16th of December, President Obama signed into law the $1.1 trillion government spending bill passed by Congress the prior week and averted a government shutdown that would have otherwise been triggered if he didn’t sign it. The legislation known as “cromnibus,” was a 1,600 page spending package containing 11 appropriations bills that fund … Continued
The Kansas City Streetcar is under construction, millions in new development is going in along its path, and residents will soon be able to jump on board as it hits the tracks for service in 2015. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host a sneak peek of the Kansas City Streetcar on Thursday, Jan. 22, … Continued
Federal Project CMAQ-5456(611) Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with a spring advertising campaign on CMT’s Try & Ride Program, a program to entice new riders to the transit system with complimentary tickets, personalized route from home to work, and tips and tricks on how to ride. … Continued
The Transport Politic highlights billions in major transit investments in the US and Canada in 2014- a banner year in every metropolitan region in the U.S. Yonah Freemark, the blog’s author, summarizes the impact and cost of the projects and offers the following observations: 737 miles of new lines and extensions in 2014. 10 new … Continued
Dear CMT members: As fellow transit advocates, we know you will want to take action to help restore equity to a tax provision that affects millions of households across America who rely on transit to get to jobs every day. At the beginning of 2014, workers who use public transit saw the pre-tax monthly limit … Continued
December 12, 2014 Dear CMT members and friends, The end of 2014 is fast approaching. If transit is on your wish list for 2015, please consider a special, tax-deductible year-end gift to CMT this year. You can make a gift online. To give you a sense of your return on investment, here our some of … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit Request for Proposals Graphic Design Work CMAQ Contract 5456(611) Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a consultant to assist CMT with a design for a community-wide campaign, “The Transit Crush.” “The Transit Crush” is planned for Friday, February 13th and CMT is seeking a logo, transit advertising images, and T-Shirt … Continued
Public transit is the key to bringing our community together. It connects individuals to jobs, communities and each other. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is committed to working with various partners in the St. Louis region to support the community’s existing bus, light rail and Call-A-Ride services, while actively advocating for additional transit options. Discussions are … Continued
St. Louis leaders have proposed a range of transportation options for the region, but without a means to pay for the projects, public transportation in the region has no means for growth. Therefore, CMT has made finding transit funding solutions “job 1” for 2015 and will be highlighting funding insights from other places in the … Continued
Dear CMT members and friends, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we hope you’ll participate with a gift to Citizens for Modern Transit. Giving Tuesday’s tagline is “Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday” where “charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to … Continued
Communities across the country are realizing the benefits of Transit Oriented Development’s ability to create livable, walkable communities. Citizens for Modern Transit and the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council partnered through a grant from Rise St. Louis to focus on the Wabash Station as a potential gateway to transit in the St. Louis region. The Wabash … Continued
CMT invites you to join us for a special Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the Loop Event at United Provisions on Thursday, December 18, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Tickets will be complimentary for CMT members and $15 for non members. United Provisions is located at 6241 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO 63130. Take the Train … Continued
Transit, transit funding and development around transit are key to moving the St. Louis region forward. Citizens for Modern Transit released its FY15 Legislative Priorities. CMT will be advocating for local, state and federal policies and funding for transit in FY15. As is widely publicized, Missouri ranks 36th in funding for public transit nationally, with 34 … Continued
CMT was honored with an Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OLGA) Award from the East-West Gateway Council of Governments on November 14. CMT Board Vice-Chair Nancy Cross stood with representatives from Cortex, the St. Louis Regional Chamber, the Board of Alderman, Metro, and St. Louis City to accept the East West Gateway OLGA Award for exemplary public/private or public/non-profit … Continued