Discussion to Highlight the Development, Accessibility, Community and Economic, Opportunities Surrounding the Proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization – is hosting its next “Talking Transit” event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (Central) via Zoom. The discussion, titled “Is the St. Louis MetroLink Green Line a Go?” will provide a status update on the proposed light rail expansion project, while also highlighting the development, accessibility, community and economic opportunities surrounding the project. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required can be completed online here.
Those in attendance will hear from panelists Taulby Roach, President & CEO of Bi-State Development, which is responsible for project planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed MetroLink Green Line; and Jared Boyd, Chief of Staff for the City of St. Louis Mayor’s Office, which is working closely with Bi-State Development and its project management consultant to ensure the federal planning process is followed and the public is involved. Leslie Gill, President & CEO of Rung for Women, and Vivian Martain, President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), will also be on hand to discuss impacts on local businesses and industry. The discussion will be moderated by Kimberly Cella, the executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit.
The proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line is set to include 10 stations and 5.6 miles of in-street light rail trains running from Jefferson Avenue at Chippewa Street in South St. Louis to Natural Bridge Avenue in North St. Louis, while connecting with the current MetroLink system via a transfer station. It was officially adopted by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments Board of Directors in February 2024 as the “Locally Preferred Alternative.”
“This extension could provide a new, high-quality transportation option for residents of St. Louis, while catalyzing investment in historically underserved neighborhoods and helping the region compete for new jobs and residents,” commented Cella. “We encourage individuals throughout the region to join this online discussion and be brought up to speed on all the latest with this project.”
CMT hosts quarterly “Talking Transit” events to keep members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders and others in the loop on issues and efforts influencing the local transit system. These educational gatherings feature guest speakers and panel discussions addressing a wide range of topics, including transit-oriented development, safety and security, best practices, service changes and more.
Visit CMT’s YouTube channel to view previous “Talking Transit” events.