CMT in the News
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2024
Citizens for Modern Transit recognizes local Champions of Transit, Illinois Business Journal, September 20, 2024
Sept. 20 “College Transit Challenge” to be hosted by partners: Reinforcing transit benefits, Illinois Business Journal, September 4, 2024
Fairview Heights Transit Stop Transformation Project opens to the public, Illinois Business Journal, August 23, 2024
Transit Stop Transformation Project at Fairview Heights Transit Center Opens to the Public, Metro East Star, August 21, 2024
Officials celebrate grand opening of $15M Emerson Park Transit Center Public Safety Building, Illinois Business Journal, August 8, 2024
Transit Stop Transformation in Fairview Heights Opens to the Public, Construction Forum, August 8, 2024
Better air in St. Louis? Transit groups hope people Go for the Gold, FirstAlert4.com, July 25, 2024
Go for the Gold. Be a Champion for Clean Air, Illinois Business Journal, July 22, 2024
New study shows millions in economic impact from expanded MetroLink system, KMOX 1120 AM, July 17, 2024
Study projects overall economic impact of MetroLink Green Line Construction, Construction Forum, July 16, 2024
Study finds MetroLink Green Line could bring in billions in economic impact, First4Alert.com, July 15,2024
Citizens for Modern Transit to host next “Talking Transit” event on June 26, Community News, June 21, 2014
Public Input Sought on Design for Transit Stop; at 13th & Gravois, Construction Forum, June 13, 2024
Area drivers encouraged to “Dump the Pump” and take transit on June 20, Illinois Business Journal, June 6, 2024
Metro Transit Update on Progress of the Secure Platform Plan, Construction Forum, May 16, 2014
SCCTD finalizes design for Transit Stop Transformation Project, Mass Transit Magazine, May 10, 2024
SCCTD encourages use of MetroBikeLink during National Bike to Work Week May 13-19, Illinois Business Journal, May 9, 2024
Final design concept approved for “Transit Stop Transformation” in Fairview Heights, Illinois Business Journal, May 7, 2024
St. Clair County Transit District’s “GO Trailing” program gets underway in May, Illinois Business Journal, April 23, 2024
Citizens for Modern Transit to host next “Talking Transit” event on April 24, Illinois Business Journal, April 11, 2024
City looks to support TOD along Green Line with proposed code changes, Construction Forum, April 4, 2024
Registration now open for CMT’s Ten Toe Express walking program, Community News, March 29, 2024
Newly released report reveals overall economic impact of transit in St. Louis at $2.5 billion annually, Community News, March 22, 2024
Residents invited to weigh in on next Transit Stop Transformation Project, Construction Forum, March 14, 2024
Missouri generates over $4 billion annually for state, MyOzarksOnline, March 12, 204
Missouri generates over $4 billion annually in public transit revenue, Missourinet.com, March 12, 2024
Registration now open for Spring 2024 session of Ten Toe Express Walking Program, The Argus, February 29, 2024
Partners encourage area residents to Match with Metro Transit, Community News, February 24, 2024
Citizens for Modern Transit to host “Candid Conversation with Commuters” to engage directly with public, Illinois Business Journal, February 22, 2024
Partners encourage area residents to Match with Metro Transit, Illinois Business Journal, February 20, 2024
Residents can weigh in on transportation access component of master plan on aging, Fulton Sun, February 17, 2024
Residents can weigh in on transportation access component of master plan on aging, Columbia Missourian, February 15, 2023
Free Metro Transit passes offered today, Fox2now.com, February 14, 2024
Renovación de Parada de Autobús en Ciudad: ‘Proyecto de Transformación de Paradas de Transporte Público’ en Marcha, Red Latina, February 7, 2024
Citizens for Modern Transit releasing impact on economy study, Fox2now.com, February 7, 2024
Next transit stop transformation announced, Fox2now.com, February 6, 2024
Partners encourage area residents to Match with Metro Transit, Illinois Business Journal, February 5, 2024
MetroLink updates on public transit projects in the bi-state region, KSDK.com, February 3, 2023
Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP select next Transit Stop Transformation Project, Mass Transit Magazine, January 31, 2024
Public Safety Center Completed at the Emerson Park Transit Center, Construction Forum, January 26, 2023
MetroLink’s proposed $1 billion north-south rail in tough competition for federal funding, St. Louis Public Radio, January 17, 2024
Negative impacts allowing concealed weapons on transit cannot be ignored, Maries County Advocate, January 17, 2024
Citizens for Modern Transit to host next “Talking Transit” event on Jan. 17, Community News, January 11, 2024
Organizers urge legislators to deny bill allowing firearms on public transit, Phelps County Focus, January 10, 2024
Citizens for Modern Transit to host next “Talking Transit” event on Jan. 17, Illinois Business Journal, January 4, 2024
2023
Transit Stop Transformation Project: Improving Rider and Transit Experience, One Bus Stop at a Time, Mass Transit Magazine, December 19, 2023
St. Louis County Council Approves Bi-State Appropriation, Construction Forum, December 7, 203
Complimentary “Stay Toasty on Transit” scarves to be distributed a select Metro Transit Centers on Dec. 8, Illinois Business Journal, November 29, 2023
CMT to Host “Candid Conversation with Commuters” on Nov. 16, Illinois Business Journal, November 3, 2023
Next “Transit Stop Transformation Project” announced, public input requested, Illinois Business Journal, October 31, 2023
Call for nominations issued to identify MetroBus stop for next Transit Stop Transformation Project, Community News, October 28, 2023
Missouri’s public transportation options cannot keep up with the demand, Missourinet.com, October 27, 2023
Missouri’s public transportation options cannot keep up with demand, KZRG New Talk, October 27, 2023
Most common use of Missouri’s rural public transit shifts from medical needs to employment, KY3.com, October 24, 2023
Most common use of Missouri’s rural public transit shifts from medical needs to employment, KFVS12.com, October 24, 2023
Citizens for Modern Transit hosting “Talking Transit” Zoom event today, Fox2now.com, October 24, 2023
CMT Hires Karen Troxell as Program and Membership Manager, Construction Forum, Oct. 23, 2023
Citizens for Modern Transit honors 2023 Champions of Transit, Illinois Business Journal, October 5, 2023
Citizens for Modern Transit promoting free transit pass offer now through Sept. 15, Fox2now.com, August 29, 2023
Free monthly transit passes available at “Get Back in the Groove” event, FirstAlert4.com, Aug. 28, 2023
MPTA partnering with CMT to commission Economic Impact of Public Transit Services Study, Mass Transit Magazine, August 18, 2023
Partners encourage area residents to get “Back in the Groove” with Transit, Illinois Business Journal, August 16, 2023
Registration Underway for Fall session of CMT’s Ten Toe Express, Illinois Business Journal, August 2, 2024
Ribbon cutting for new MetroLink stop in East St. Louis Happening Today, Fox2now.com, July 25, 2023
Citizens for Modern Transit Hosting “Talking Transit” virtual forum today, Fox2now.com, June 27, 2023
“On the Move” art installation recently unveiled at Belleville Transit Center, Illinois Business Journal, June 5, 2023
Commuters encouraged to “dump the pump” on June 15, opportunity to win prizes, Illinois Business Journal, June 2, 2023
Wednesday safety forum will give update on plans for MetroLink Security, KSDK.com, May 31, 2023
Missouri legislature delivers for transit, now Parson has to take it across finish line, Columbia Missourian, May 24, 2024
Registration open for St. Clair County Transit District’s Summer Riding Program, The Intelligencer, May 8, 2023
Finalized design concept approved for Transit Stop Transformation Project, Mass Transit Magazine, April 4, 2023
“Talking Transit event to highlight transit as placemaking focal point, Construction Forum, March 23, 2023
“College Transit Challenge” Happening Today, Fox2now.com, March 3, 2023
Partners host ‘College Transit Challenge,’ reinforcing benefits of transit, Metro U-Pass availability, Illinois Business Journal, March 3, 2023
Registration underway for CMT’s Spring 2023 “Ten Toe Express” walking program, Illinois Business Journal, February 26, 2023
Groundbreaking kicks off construction of Public Safety Center at Emerson Park Transit Center, Illinois Business Journal, February 11, 2023
Public input sought on design for East St. Louis transit center, Illinois Business Journal, February 3, 2023
CMT to Host Next Talking Transit Event on Feb. 1, Construction Forum, January 18, 2023