Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) supports the pursuit of furthering MetroLink Expansion. Transit serves as a critical component of the St. Louis region’s transportation system, and MetroLink expansion is a key to providing increased service in the region for current and future riders, jobs and economic development. The MetroLink corridor studies being discussed by our… Read more »
Posts Categorized: MetroLink
CMT Announces Keynote for 2016 Annual Meeting, “Placemaking around Transit to Create Safer Communities”
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Thanks for your interest. Save the date for CMT’s 32nd Annual Meeting on Sept. 1, 2016 featuring Nidhi Gulati with Project for Public Spaces, “Placemaking around Transit to Create Safer Communities.” “Transit, from simple bus stops to light rail stations, can be natural focal points for activity and revitalizing adjacent… Read more »
CMT is Crushing on Transit
We have a Crush… a crush on Transit! And we’re calling local transit enthusiasts to help us show our Love for Transit on Feb. 11, 2016! The 2nd Annual Transit Crush event offers daily transit commuters, occasional riders, and transit enthusiasts of all stripes the chance to unite in support of their love for transit – and… Read more »
Does transportation impact the livability of our community?
Livability Matters: Transportation Choice and Connections Seminar set for Feb. 4, 2016 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown St. Louis Don’t miss this upcoming morning seminar on livability and transportation choice in the St. Louis Region. Opportunity to hear from AARP’s Jana Lynott, senior strategic policy advisor from Washington D. C. on the release of … Read more »
Get out & Explore with the CMT Ten Toe Express this Spring
Citizens for Modern Transit will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Ten Toe Express this Spring in St. Louis – linking St. Louisans with their own Ten Toes and Metro to get out and explore – and needs your help. CMT is recruiting new volunteers to help lead Ten Toe Walks for the upcoming 10… Read more »
CMT announces panel for Dec. 1 event on Transit & Equity
The upcoming CMT end-of-year event, FREEDOM OF RIDING – TRANSIT’S ABILITY TO INCREASE EQUITY IN ALL SECTORS OF OUR COMMUNITY, on December 1 will be moderated by CMT Board Chair and Ferguson Commission member Rose Windmiller. In addition, the panel will include: •D’Andre Braddix, Assistant Dean of Students at UMSL •Nancy Cross, Vice President and Missouri Director… Read more »
MoDOT names new director
Patrick K. McKenna has been named the new director of the Missouri Department of Transportation by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The announcement was made today at a press conference following the commission’s monthly meeting. In his role as deputy commissioner, McKenna served as the chief financial, operating and legislative officer for the organization. … Read more »
Denver a lesson learned for St. Louis for transit financing?
CMT hosted The Denver Story; Creative Financing to bring a Transit vision to Fruition on November 4 to look at possible creative funding sources for transit in St. Louis. A little more than three months ago, CMT hosted another event in the same spot and released the CMT Transit Funding Study. One of the key findings in… Read more »
Weigh in on MetroBus Plan for North County Transfer Center
Metro transit passengers and the public are invited to learn more about the new North County Transit Center and provide feedback on a new MetroBus service plan proposed for North St. Louis County at four upcoming informal meetings. The new transit center is located at 3140 Pershall Road between West Florissant Avenue and New Halls… Read more »
House approves Transportation Bill
Updated 11/6/15 Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed a 6-year transportation bill, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 . The legislation is a 6-year bill authorizing $325 billion for transportation over that time. The bill will now move to a conference committee. The current extension of MAP-21 expires on November 20th. There… Read more »
Consider a special year-end gift for transit in 2015 with CMT
Transit is at a critical juncture in the St. Louis region. The recently released Ferguson Commission Report highlighted the need for transit expansion and funding as a signature priority project. St. Louis County is wrapping up community engagement for the selection of a corridor to take a MetroLink expansion study to the next level. The… Read more »
Transit Community Safety Top of Mind for New Commander of MetroLink Unit
St. Louis County Police appointed a new Commander of MetroLink a little more than 2 months ago, and Captain Scott Melies is happy to be on the job. “I view the MetroLink system as a community, and our job is to ensure this community is safe,” said Captain Melies. “Just like we would work to… Read more »
CMT’s TRY & RIDE doubles 2 year goal in 16 months
CMT’s Try & Ride program has been on a fast-track to success since it launched in mid-June of 2014. In a mere 16 months, the transit advocacy organization doubled its two-year goal of helping 1,500 area residents “test drive” MetroLink and MetroBus to experience, first-hand, how easy and advantageous the system can be for the… Read more »
East-West Gateway Board names new leader
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments, the metropolitan planning organization, named a new leader today at its monthly board meeting. The East-West Gateway board unanimously voted to name Jim Wild as its executive director. Wild replaces Ed Hillhouse who resigned in June. East-West Gateway is responsible for setting the transportation policy and priority projects for the region…. Read more »
Help shape transportation in & around Forest Park
The Forest Park Connectivity and Mobility Study wants your input! The project team is looking to create a vision for connectivity and improve the overall visitor experience. The study will evaluate how visitors move through the park, access the park, and travel to the park from the greater St. Louis region. Please join us during Discovery Week to offer feedback… Read more »