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Public Will Be Invited to Comment on Metro Proposed Fare Increases Next Month

Kim Cella February 19, 2014 No Comments

Meeting dates, times and locations will be announced next month for the public to comment on three proposed Metro transit fare increase options. The Operations Committee for the Bi-State Development…

Public meeting set for next week on next step for CHI-STL Rail Corridor

Kim Cella February 18, 2014 No Comments

The Illinois Department of Transportation is holding public meetings next week regarding the next step on the Chicago – St. Louis Corridor. IDOT is currently reconstructing the tracks between Joliet…

MoDOT’s Long Range Transportation Plan Approved

CMT Staff February 13, 2014 No Comments

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved MoDOT’s long range transportation plan on February 11, 2014, but simultaneously warned that without additional resources, there was little chance of delivering the…

CMT releases new tool for development around transit

CMT Staff February 7, 2014 No Comments

We know that development around Light Rail is the key to moving the St. Louis region and transit system forward, and CMT has released a resource to encourage Transit Oriented…

CMT survey shows Light Rail top priority for STL

Kim Cella February 5, 2014 No Comments

CMT recently conducted a survey of St. Louis residents to determine the top priority for transit for the region. Light rail took home a winner. Forty-five percent of the respondents…

CMT releases RFP for public relations consultant

Kim Cella February 3, 2014 No Comments

Dear Consultant: Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is requesting the services of a consulting public relations firm to perform the described professional services for the project included on the attached…

Transportation Day cancelled – opportunity to submit comments by email or phone

Kim Cella February 3, 2014 No Comments

While Transportation Day 2014 was postponed for tomorrow, Feb. 4 due to weather- there is still an opportunity to weigh in on public transit in Missouri as the discussions begin…

Senator Kehoe introduces SJR 48 – one cent sales tax for transportation

Kim Cella January 30, 2014 No Comments

Senator Kehoe has introduced Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 48 a proposed one-cent general sales tax for transportation in Missouri. This is a companion bill to HRJ 68 which was introduced…

Congratulations to December Transit Pic Contest Winner!

Kim Cella December 28, 2012 No Comments

For over a year, CMT has hosted the The Citizens for Modern Best Transit Pic Contest. The winner receives a free month-long Metro pass. This month’s photo, chosen by CMT’s…

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…

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