The Ten Toe Express Spring 2014 session will kick off on April 3, 2014 from a MetroLink Station near you! In preparation, we are seeking volunteers to help lead walks. The spring session is 12 weeks long and walk leaders can pick the day of the week that works best for them. We will be provide the necessary … Continued
Missouri lawmakers convene today to kick off the Second Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly, which will run through May 16. Transit and funding for transportation should be a top priority as they head back to session today. Last session the Governor signed off on an additional $500,000 for public transit operations from General … Continued
CMT announces the release of a new policy brief on Form Based Code around transit in the Region. The report includes draft overlay zoning codes – one for the City of Pagedale and one for the for City of St. Louis. With the goal of creating more livable, walkable communities around transit, this brief can … Continued
As we wrap up 2013, where do we stand with transit in St. Louis? While there was no groundbreaking or construction in 2013, transit is on the move nationally and in the St. Louis region. Nationally, more than 50 transit projects were planned or under construction including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), light rail and streetcars totaling … Continued
The Crossing in Clayton will be a 24-story luxury apartment tower with 255 rental units adjacent to the Clayton Central Avenue MetroLink stop. The $350 million dollar development aims to offer an urban setting near transit that attracts professionals, corporate travelers, and students seeking the flexibility and advantages of renting. GTE Properties, a Chesterfield-based real … Continued
LED Boards have been installed at the Shrewsbury and Central West End Transit Centers to give passengers live information about bus arrival times. The real time information is made possible by GPS devices that are now intstalled on MetroBuses. The GPS devices were installed earlier in the year and have helped provide Metro’s online Trip … Continued
Looking for a fun family outing over the holidays? CMT recommends St. Louisan’s jump on the train and head to Belleville for their annual Gingerbread walk, running now through January 2, 2014. Started in 1989 to promote Belleville’s historic downtown, residents submit gingerbread creations every year that are displayed in the storefronts of Belleville’s downtown … Continued
From American Public Transit Association: Budget Conferees Reach Agreement Tuesday evening, Budget Conference Committee Chairs Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WA) unveiled an $85 billion budget agreement that sets spending levels for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 and FY 2015, while cutting the deficit by $23 billion. The agreement reduces … Continued
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments Board of Directors on Wednesday approved OneSTL, a regional plan for sustainable development that provides a framework for collaboration among local governments as they adapt to the changing needs of the area’s communities. OneSTL is the culmination of three years of public meetings, surveys, and discussions that were funded … Continued
The TriMet board agreed to an agreement that will send two vintage trolleys to the St. Louis Loop Trolley Transportation Development District for $80,000. The deal will allow TriMet to free up the trolley barn in the Rose Quarter for a MAX maintenance station that will come in handy when trains break down on the … Continued
The 2014 Legislative Session is right around the corner, and Citizens for Modern Transit is going to be making the case for funding for transit on the local, state and national level as well as setting a list of transit priorities for the St. Louis region. CMT’s Legislative agenda adopted by the CMT Board on … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) received a Sustainable Business Advantage Award for our efforts to become a greener office. The impetus for the award was our participation in the St. Louis Regional Chamber’s Sustainable Business Advantage Program. CMT’s project for the program was the creation of our Green Business Commitment, which summarizes the steps we’ve taken to … Continued
The Loop Transportation Development District (TDD) has released an RFP for construction management for The Loop Trolley Project. Proposals are due shortly. RFP for Construction Management of Loop Trolley Project
The Missouri Public Transit Association released a case statement on the importance in investing in public transit in MO. A link to the statement is below. For every one dollar invested in public transportation, there is a four dollar return on investment in economic activity. Public transit also improves mobility, increases economic growth, decreases unemployment, improves … Continued
Houston is set to open its new 5 mile light rail extension. This extension to their current Red Line will take riders through Houston’s historic northside neighborhoods, from the University of Houston-Downtown to the Northline Transit Center. The route has one elevated station that features artwork and a view of the downtown skyline. There are … Continued