As Metro Transit prepares for the completion and rollout of new systems, including a new fare system and the Secure Platform Plan (SPP) safety and security gating system, CMT is set to host a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” webinar in partnership with Metro Transit. The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public but advance registration is required here.
The discussion will feature Ron Forrest, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer at Metro Transit, Kevin Scott, Executive VP of Public Affairs and Security at Metro Transit, and Tom Curran, Executive VP of Administration at Bi-State Development.
Registered attendees can look forward to hearing from speakers on the status of the new fare system as well as an update on the progress of the Secure Platform Plan (SPP) which is on track to be completed in summer 2026. Have a question you’d like to see answered? Submit it via email at info@cmt-stl.org or via CMT’s social media channels. Questions will also be taken and answered live using Zoom’s “chat” feature during the webinar.
“This ‘Candid Conversation with Commuters’ webinar provides a valuable opportunity for the general public and transit riders to hear updates on major initiatives currently underway, while also providing an opportunity to share questions and perspectives with those leading the efforts,” said Kimberly Cella, CEO of Citizens for Modern Transit.
CMT’s “Candid Conversation with Commuters,” targeting the general public, is a spin-off of its quarterly “Talking Transit” events designed 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 that address a wide range of topics, including transit-oriented development, safety and security, best practices, service changes and more. To learn more about these events and how CMT is working to further transit access in the St. Louis region, visit www.cmt-stl.org.
