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Overwhelming Response to “Dump the Pump” Campaign Puts Hundreds on Transit

Kim Cella June 23, 2026 No Comments

In recognition of National Dump the Pump Day, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) offered free monthly transit passes in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District…

House Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2027 THUD Appropriations Bill

Kim Cella June 23, 2026 No Comments

Update from American Public Transit Association (APTA): The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 9170, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (THUD Appropriations bill) by…

Moore Elected Chair of the Bi-State Board of Commissioners

Kim Cella June 12, 2026 No Comments

The Bi-State Board of Commissioners has elected Debra Moore as chair of the board at its June 12, 2026 board meeting. Moore, representing Illinois, will replace Sam Gladney as chair.…

Bi-State Plans to Shift MetroLink Patrol in City to St. Louis Sheriff’s Office

Travis Wood June 12, 2026 No Comments

During the June 12, 2026 Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners meeting, the board voted to authorize the President and CEO to negotiate and finalize an agreement with the City of…

Metro Adds Real-Time Arrival Information to MetroLink Stations

Karen Troxell June 11, 2026 No Comments

Metro Transit rolled out real-time train arrival information on digital displays at MetroLink station displays at the end of May. Riders on MetroLink platforms can now look up at the…

Metro Announces Phase 1 Rollout of Fare/Security Updates

Karen Troxell June 11, 2026 No Comments

Metro Transit has announced that the official rollout of its new fare collection system and Secure Platform Plan (SPP) implementation will begin on Monday, July 6. The rollout will occur…

PARTNERS URGE RESIDENTS TO “MIX UP HOW YOU MOVE” WITH TRANSIT+ TRAILS

Karen Troxell May 27, 2026 No Comments

Hundreds of miles of trails on both sides of the river connect to transit stops, making it easy—and seamless—to explore the region using a combination of bus, train and trails.…

CMT Releases RFP for Design of Bus Stop

Kim Cella May 27, 2026 No Comments

Citizens for Modern Transit is teaming up with the St. Clair County Transit District and AARP in St. Louis to activate the space around a bus stop at BJC Memorial…

NEW STUDY HIGHLIGHTS STRONG CONNECTION BETWEEN TRANSIT ACCESS AND RISING HOME VALUES IN ST. LOUIS

Kim Cella May 20, 2026 No Comments

Findings Relative to the Impact of Bus Rapid Transit Also Shared During “Talking Transit” Event As the St. Louis region explores Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Northside-Southside corridor, Citizens…

FIRST BUS BENCH INSTALLATIONS IN MAPLEWOOD UNVEILED DURING RIBBON CUTTING

Kim Cella May 19, 2026 No Comments

Goal is to Help Build Better Bus Stops Through the Addition of a Basic Amenity – a Bench An idea to improve the rider experience at bus stops without seating—often…

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