The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Tuesday, October 18, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. This event will highlight the Secure Platform Plan for the MetroLink system. Pre-registration is required. The Bi-State Board of Commissioners approved a contract with HNTB for $6,948,587 for professional engineering services for the MetroLink Secure Platform Plan. The Secure Platform Plan encompasses gates, fencing and cameras for the 39 Metro Transit Centers throughout the region. Financial support for this project includes funding from St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis and St. Clair County Transit District. Private donations total more than $10 million towards the cost of this project. In addition, federal stimulus funds will be utilized.