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CMT Seeking Program and Membership Manager to Join the Team

CMT is seeking a Program and Membership Manager who would be responsible for the day-to-day management of CMT programming through grant funding as well as membership management. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive compensation package. As Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) continues to further its transit advocacy efforts – locally, regionally and across … Continued

CMT Releases RFP for Graphic Design for Fall Campaign

Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with the Riding to Success education program to promote ridership on the transit system.  The goal will be to increase ridership on the system through the enticement of new riders to the system. Work products will include creation of logo for … Continued

St. Clair County Transit District to Receive 3 New Electric Paratransit Vehicles and Charging Stations as Part of $24.9M Award to IDOT

Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that the Illinois Department of Transportation has been awarded a total of $24.9 million in two grants from the Federal Transit Administration for new battery-electric paratransit vehicles and paratransit vehicle replacements. The investment will help expand and improve services, providing additional transportation options, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing … Continued

New $5,000 Signing Bonus Offered at Metro Transit for a Limited Time

Bi-State Development is making a  move in the next 90 days to address the critical workforce shortages it is currently facing at Metro Transit by offering a $5,000 signing bonus for essential transit positions. While the current $2,000 signing bonus for essential positions is helping add new operators for Metro Call-A-Ride, MetroBus and MetroLink, the … Continued

CMT HIGHLIGHTS ROUTE OPTIONS FOR THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY PORTION OF THE NORTHSIDE-SOUTHSIDE METROLINK EXPASION PROJECT DURING ITS “TALKING TRANSIT” EVENT ON JUNE 27

Citizens for Modern Transit’s “Talking Transit” event, held today via Zoom, served as a forum to discuss route options for the planned North STL County Community Connector, which will be a major component of the Northside-Southside MetroLink expansion project. The more than 50 members, stakeholders, transit riders and others in attendance got an overview of … Continued

CMT Offices Will Be Closed

The CMT offices will be closed July 3-July 6 as we transition to our new location at 701 Market, Ste. 275.  Staff will not have access to many of CMT’s communication systems, however, we will return your messages as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience during the move. Remember #Transit is a great … Continued

Metro Fare Audit Findings Show Riders are Paying to Get on Board

More than 93 percent of Metro Transit passengers are paying the valid fare to ride the MetroLink, recent data collected from Metro Platform Fare Audits shows. Metro Transit initiated weekly fare audits in May as questions arose about how many riders might be evading payment to ride the system. An internal team of supervisors and fare … Continued

Register for the upcoming 39th CMT Annual Meeting

Celebrating 39 years of moving advocacy to action in 2023   Transit is on the move in the St. Louis region – exciting things are happening including light rail expansion, placemaking, and more around the St. Louis transit system. We are happy to announce registration is open for the Citizens for Modern Transit 39th Annual … Continued

St. Clair County Transit District is Looking to Expand Its Team in Illinois

  The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is seeking talented individuals to join its team in Illinois.  SCCTD is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. SCCTD is seeking talented, hardworking, initiative takers.  The St. Clair County Transit District’s (SCCTD) mission is to work with area partners and elected officials to ensure safe, reliable … Continued

Chicago-St. Louis Amtrak® Travel Increases Speed and Safety

Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced effective June 26, Amtrak® travel between Chicago and St. Louis is about to get 15 minutes quicker thanks to a high-speed rail project allowing trains to reach speeds of 110 mph. Existing maximum speeds on the route are 90 mph (144.8 kph). In addition to increasing speeds, the $1.96 billion … Continued

CMT is Moving  

After more than 29 years, Citizens for Modern Transit is excited to announce it is moving its offices to a different location in downtown St. Louis. Starting July 6, 2023, the organization will be housed inside the Peabody Plaza building at 701 Market, Ste. 275, St. Louis, MO 63101.  The new office space will enable … Continued


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