The East-West Gateway Board of Directors voted today to add the I-64 and West Florissant/Natural Bridge Bus Rapid Transit corridor projects to the Illustrative Project category in the RTD 2014 plan. The Illustrative project category in the plan are projects considered priorities for the St. Louis region yet have no funding source attached to further … Continued
The Administration unveiled a new a multi-year surface transportation re-authorization proposal today called the GROW AMERICA Act which will provide a $302 billion, four-year multi-modal national vision for the country’s transportation network. $72 billion of those dollars is dedicated to public transportation. The GROW AMERICA Act would authorize a nearly 70 percent increase in transit … Continued
The Senate took up HJR 68 late yesterday afternoon. Senator Mike Kehoe offered a floor substitute which clarified no gas taxes or toll roads can be adopted while the tax increase is in effect. The most significant change was the lowering of the tax from one percent to three quarters of a percent. The distribution … Continued
The CMT Great Race tshirts are in, the teams are formed, the food trucks are lined up, and the granola bars are ready – the question is are you ready to Make Your Move on Metro this May with CMT at one of our exciting events around transit? CMT has a month of events planned … Continued
In 2012, CMT partnered with the Urban Land Institute to hold a Technical Assistance Panel, exploring development around the UMSL South MetroLink Station. One recommendation of that panel was to build a new mixed-use street and corridor around the MetroLink station, to terminate the street in an event space, to brand the new mixed-use, Transit … Continued
Senate Transportation Committee, April 16, 2014 TESTIMONY SUBMITTED: Transportation is key to moving Missouri forward. You will hear testimony on the proposed one percent sales and use tax for transportation in Missouri in HJR 68/SJR 48. We commend you taking up this critical discussion on funding for Missouri’s total transportation system. Investing in transit … Continued
Did you see CMT on the St. Louis Business Journal’s listing of non-profits to which you can donate on Give STL Day? Give STL Day is a 24-Hour Community-Wide Online Giving Initiative on Tuesday, May 6th, hosted by The Greater St. Louis Community Foundation. Give to CMT on Give STL Day and show the country … Continued
Please join CMT and the Y98 Entourage on three Fridays in May to Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute! Morning transit, bicycle and walk commuters can stop by a local MetroLink Station for a complimentary snack, a thank you for riding, and information on the Guaranteed Ride Home program. “Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute” … Continued
Metro’s transition to a new smart card payment system is moving forward. The hardware installation at MetroLink stations has been completed and they need your help to test the equipment. Smart Card Testers: Will continue to pay for their own fares during the testing period. Will be entered into a drawing for a chance to … Continued
Dining? Shopping? Entertainment? A Sea of Cars? What would you like to see around the St. Louis region’s light rail system? Yes, that is the question CMT is going to be asking the public on May 8 when CMT unveils its Metro Market at the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station (The picture to the right is the station … Continued
Race will Culminate with a Metro Market from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE and Team CARPOOL will compete in a head-to-head competition to raise awareness about the viable transportation options available in our region as part of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race. The event, … Continued
House Joint Resolution (SJR) 68 a proposed 1% temporary increase in the state sales and use tax for transportation in Missouri passed today 96 to 53 -63 Republicans and 33 Democrats supporting the measure . Eleven members were absent . This is a companion bill to SJR 48 sponsored by Senator Mike Kehoe. This bill was sponsored … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has released a list of employers located within half a mile of every MetroLink station throughout the region on their website. This list is intended to help job seekers find employers along the light rail alignment or connecting MetroBus system. This list is a resource to further the region’s investment … Continued
It’s hard to believe the Great Race is just a little more than a month away. I hope you are all getting pumped for the excitement surrounding May 8. This year’s race will start at the Fortels Pizza Den (7359 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105) at 4:30 p.m. and culminate at approximately 5:30 p.m. … Continued
The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Champaign County Bikes is co-sponsoring their third annual Illinois Bike Summit on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Bicycle advocates and interested professionals are invited to enjoy a day of learning, networking, and training to help make IL towns more bike-friendly. REGISTER FOR THE 2014 ILLINOIS BIKE SUMMIT – By April … Continued