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Construction is underway on the high speed rail extension between Chicago and St. Louis. IDOT and Union Pacific are about to open the TIER 2 Bid Package for contractors. Business opportunities with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) go through a bidding process. The bidding process for both organizations … Continued
For the eleventh month, CMT has hosted the The Citizens for Modern Best Transit Pic Contest. The winner receives a free month-long Metro pass. In light of our Make Your Move on Metro in May prom0tions, we asked our followers to incorporate how people are making their own move on Metro on a daily … Continued
Wow, what an exciting month it has been at CMT, and it is not over yet! We have definitely made some moves on Metro for the events throughout the month. We have talked about the benefits of building around light rail infrastructure with keynote speaker Katherine Perez. She brought insight into the current environment in … Continued
Less than one minute separated first and second place as TEAM CARSHARE crossed the finish line at C.J. Muggs in downtown Clayton, officially earning bragging rights as the winner of the first-ever Great Race event. Hosted by Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with Trailnet and WeCar by Enterprise the May 17 event was … Continued
This morning, the Metro Board of Commissioners finalized the adoption of fare increases for MetroLink and MetroBus users, effective July 1, 2012. There were three options on the table and the second option was selected. This means the price of the two hour pass, as well as the weekly, monthly and semester will go up. … Continued
Come join in the fun today at Post Office Plaza Downtown at 4:30 p.m. as the race between Team Transit, Team Bike and Team CarShare kicks off or meet us at the finish line at 5 p.m. at CJ Mugg’s in Clayton (200 Central, Clayton, MO 63105)! For all the details, click here.
Join CMT, Trailnet and WeCar for this exciting event tomorrow, May 17! The Great Race between Team Transit, Team CarShare, and Team Bike will kick off at Post Office Plaza at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome from St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. The race will lead the teams to the finish line at their destination, … Continued
CMT Executive Director Kim Cella testified before the Blue Ribbon Commmisson on Missouri’s Transportation Needs on Monday, May 14, 2012. Below is here testimony: Good afternoon, my name is Kim Cella and I am the Executive Director of Citizens for Modern Transit. Thank you for your time this afternoon. I am happy to be here … Continued
The St. Louis Development Corporation in partnership with CORTEX and the Missouri Botanical Garden will host a community work session tomorrow evening, from 5-7pm. The meeting will be held in the CORTEX Building Lobby at 4320 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. This session aims to hear the input from the community on a … Continued
The Metro Board of Commissioners will vote on a fare increase for the region next Friday, May 18 at their regularly scheduled board meeting. Metro held a series of public meetings earlier this Spring on the fare increases as well as provided other options for public comment including calls, emails and letters. There were three … Continued
Today’s Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute event at several MetroLink Stations/Transit Centers went off as a tremendous success! CMT members, along with several dedicated volunteers handed out thousands of granola bars and information on the Guaranteed Ride Home Program this morning from 7-8:30am. Fox 2 News even had a helicopter flyover to further publicize … Continued
Stop by the Shrewsbury, 8th & Pine, Forest Park, Belleville, or Civic Center MetroLink Stations/transit centers tomorrow, May 10, from 7-8:30 during your morning commute if you will be using MetroLink, MetroBus, biking or walking! CMT representatives in light blue “Team Transit” t-shirts will be handing out a sweet treat, as well as information on … Continued
With the recently formed Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri’s Transportation needs holding one its first public meetings next week in St. Louis, the release of Planning for the Future of Transit by the Missouri Public Transit Association could not be more timely. The report looks at the current state of public transit in Missouri, funding for … Continued
Metropolitan St. Louis is primed for transformational change, a change in the way we view light rail and what we build around it. According to Citizens for Modern Transit’s recent keynote speaker Katherine Perez, renowned Transit Oriented Development expert and partner with Estalano LaSar Perez LLP in Los Angeles, St. Louis is ready for a … Continued