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June is a great month to give Transit a Try because it pays to ride it!

Join Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) as we host an additional month of events to promote St. Louis’ transit system and its benefits to the region.  CMT’s promotions supported by the St. Clair County Transit District will include a special Ten Toe Walk through historic Belleville on June 4, a panel discussion focusing on new … Continued

Ready, set, and GO GREAT RACE TODAY in STL!

Today at 4:30 p.m., four teams will race from Downtown St. Louis to Clayton as a part of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race II.  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 head-to-head competition to see … Continued

It pays to RIDE TRANSIT in STL with Tony Transit!

Did you know it pays to ride transit? If you follow Citizens for Modern Transit and our activities, I am sure you have heard us talk about all the benefits of riding transit – IT REALLY DOES PAY to RIDE TRANSIT!  Now, this spring as a part of CMT’s Make Your Move on Metro activities … Continued

CMT’s Great Race II is right around the corner

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 head-to-head competition to see which transportation mode can travel from downtown St. Louis to Clayton the fastest. TEAM TRANSIT members like Riz from THE POINT have been out and … Continued

CMT offers a month of activities for Make your Move on Metro in May

Join Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) as we host a month of events throughout May to promote St. Louis’ transit system and its benefits to the region.  CMT’s Make Your Move on Metro in May, supported by the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership, will include sweetening the commute for area commuters on May 10 … Continued

Great Race DATE CHANGED to May 30!

Due to the scheduling of the English Premier League soccer game in St. Louis on May 23, we are rescheduling the GREAT RACE for Thursday, May 30 to accomodate many of our media participants. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, “The Amazing Race,” the race will place Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE … Continued

The City of St. Louis Launches an Urban Sustainability Quest: Competition Pilot

CMT has partnered with the Mayor’s Office and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service to pilot an Urban Sustainability Quest. This announcement was provided by Catherine Werner, Sustainability Director in the Mayor’s Office:  The City of St. Louis Urban Sustainability Quest is a competition designed to playfully test—and reward—students on their knowledge of sustainability features … Continued

Best Transit Picture Winner for March Announced

We are pleased to announce Citizens for Modern Transit’s Best Transit Picture winner for March 2013.  The winner receives a free month-long Metro pass. This month’s winner was selected by CMT’s new Grants and Program Manager, Lenora Fisher.  “The smile and sunshine in this picture brightened a cold and dreary March afternoon.  I couldn’t help … Continued

Reminder: St. Louis Streetcar Open House TONIGHT 4-7pm

If you’re interested in finding out about the potential for modern streetcars in St. Louis and the results of the Streetcar Feasibility Study, please attend the Open House event this evening from 4-7 pm at the Moto Museum – 3441 Olive Street. Quick Facts on the St. Louis Streetcar: Reason for Feasibility Study: This project … Continued

CMT’s GREAT RACE II set for May 30, what is your team color?

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

Sponsorship opportunties available for the GREAT RACE II

Happy New Year!  Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is kicking into high planning gear for the Great Race II to spark some friendly competition between alternative transportation modes in St. Louis on May 23, 2013. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, The Amazing Race, the event will place TEAM TRANSIT, TEAM BIKE and … Continued

Congratulations to December Transit Pic Contest Winner!

For over a year, CMT has hosted the The Citizens for Modern Best Transit Pic Contest.  The winner receives a free month-long Metro pass.  This month’s photo, chosen by CMT’s own intern, Melissa Theiss, provides a unique perspective to truly show what is old is also new at the 8th & Pine MetroLink Station. …And … Continued

CMT Brings Back the Transit Pic Contest for December

CMT has hosted the Transit Picture Contest for over a year now!  The contest, unfortunately, was not held the past few months, but is now back just in time for the holiday season!  CMT encourages everyone to submit their pictures of public transportation and as a reward, at the end of the month, the best … Continued

CMT Transit Happy Hours offer Refreshing change for area commuters

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is hosting two “Commuter Happy Hour” events to reinforce the system’s ease of usability and benefits. All area residents, including longtime MetroLink users and potential new riders, are invited to stop by the Belleville MetroLink Station on Wednesday, Sept. 5 and the Shrewsbury MetroLink station on Monday, Sept. 17 anytime … Continued

Grow St. Louis, Round 4!

Monsanto’s Grow St. Louis Contest is having a 4th round and CMT is in the running for our Ten Toe Express walking program to win a grant for the amount of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000!  Please vote for CMT on Monsanto’s website by typing “Citizens for Modern Transit” in the search box on the right … Continued


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