We are thrilled to share our excitement for Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race II and extend our appreciation to all of our sponsors and teammates willing to participate. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, “The Amazing Race,” the race will place Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE and Team CARPOOL in a … Continued
The following Metro service changes will go into effect on Monday, March 11, 2013: • #02 Red: Routing changes. Rosedale Avenue will no longer be served in both directions on every trip. The route will proceed on Delmar Boulevard between Rosedale Avenue and Skinker Road in both directions to avoid the long red light at … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Lenora Fisher as the new Grants/Program Manager for the organization. Lenora will begin work March 25, 2013. Ms. Fisher recently served as Washington University Center for Religion and Politics Assistant Director. Prior to that position, she spent two years working on the Obama Presidential Campaign, where her responsibilities ranged … Continued
Last summer the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) bill was passed into law, changing the way that transportation infrastructure is funded, as well as the role of the federal funding in local public transit projects. For fiscal year 2013, $10.6 billion has been authorized for federal transit assistance. One way for … Continued
As we await the first days of Spring, people are starting to think about outdoor activities. While many may not even link using transit and their health as a part of their outdoor activities, there is a signficant connnection to creating healthy lifestyles and livable communities. With obesity rates on the rise (Missouri’s obesity level exceed … Continued
Help Citizens for Modern Transit pick a T-shirt design for CMT’s Great Race II on May 23! We need a fresh look for this year’s race and we want your input. Shirt designs are posted on the Great Race II facebook page for viewing and voting. “Like” the design you think best represents the Great … Continued
Work is scheduled on the MetroLink system this week Wednesday through Sunday (February 27 to March 3) and passengers may experience short delays in the work zones. The affected areas of the MetroLink system are: Wellston MetroLink Station Rock Road MetroLink Station UMSL South MetroLink Station UMSL North MetroLink Station North Hanley MetroLink Station Laclede’s … Continued
As part of Metro’s efforts to “build a better experience” for transit customers, a new farebox pilot program was rolled out last October. As of today, February 25, Metro will debut the new fareboxes on three of the busiest bus lines in the city: #95 Kingshighway #90 Hampton #70 Grand In addition, the new fareboxes … Continued
CMT & Metro’s partnership on the three Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs) were the topic of discussion today at the American Planning Association St. Louis Chapter’s regular meeting. As we prepared information for the presentation, it came to my attention that the bold ideas that have been generated for each of the three … Continued
Los Angeles, California is the latest in a slew of cities across the country to adopt a plan for a downtown streetcar line. With voter approval and project funding finally in place, construction is slated to begin in 2014, with a 2016 opening. With this project, Los Angeles joins Fort Lauderdale, Cincinnatti, Kansas City, and … Continued
Committee hearings have been scheduled on the proposal of a 1 cent sales tax for transportation funding, filed by Sen. Mike Kehoe and Rep. Dave Hinson. Each hearing is set for two hours on the following dates and times: Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 12:00 pm in House Hearing Room 7 Sen. Schatz (chair of the House … Continued
More than 100 CMT members and friends turned out to hear Dena Belzer, national TOD expert and President of Strategic Economics, last week in St. Louis for the Economics of Building Around Light Rail. Ms. Belzer highlighted economic benefits of building around light rail as well as what happens in communities that do not thoroughly think through their … Continued
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) has initiated a new, statewide public engagement effort called “On the Move” to involve citizens in determining the future of Missouri’s transportation infrastructure and investments. Largely due to funding issues, MODOT is not currently able to execute all the needed improvements to the state’s highways, bridges, railways, and greenways. … Continued
The Spring 2013 session of the Ten Toe Express is set to kick of the week of April 8. The 12-week Spring session will last from April to June, with weekly walks starting at the Brentwood, Forest Park, Belleville, and Shrewsbury MetroLink stations. Check online for walk schedules and details at http://tentoes.cmt-stl.org/Home/tabid/59/Default.aspx. Our Kick-off Walk to the … Continued
The MetroLink Monitor Program was established as part of the efforts of the Riders’ Advocate Committee at Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) to monitor the quality and condition of stations along the MetroLink alignment. Volunteers observe and record conditions at each of the 37 MetroLink stations and report their findings to CMT on a monthly … Continued