The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) has issued and RFP/RFQ for transit oriented development at the CORTEX Site. Starting Date: 11-04-2011 Closing Date: 12-02-2011 Closing Time: 12:00 PM Summary St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) seeks a consulting firm (Consultant) with expertise in transit feasibility studies, connectivity planning, and transit-oriented development (TOD)planning. The objective is to … Continued
That’s right…Profitable. Sustainable Cities Collective recently posted an article about Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Rail (MTR) and how the system that connects Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, & New Territories not only 100% pays for itself, but is profitable. So, what’s the secret behind MTR’s success: Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The Hong Kong MTR Corporation (MTRC) … Continued
Construction on a new rail crossover at the UMSL-South MetroLink Station will begin soon. The $1.2 million project will allow MetroLink trains to switch tracks, to bypass stalled trains or move around construction. The project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is expected to be completed in early 2013. Source: St. … Continued
From Catherine Werner, Sustainability Director City of St. Louis The City of St. Louis is undergoing its first comprehensive sustainability planning process and would like to hear from those who live, work or play in the City. The Mayor’s Office has developed a Community Sustainability Survey to help gauge general sustainability viewpoints and priorities for the … Continued
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is seeking photos for their 12th annual Photo Invitational. APTA wants photos that depict public transportation’s significance, value and benefits of opportunity, access, freedom, and mobility, which enable everyone in the community to accomplish what is important to them, all the while making communities stronger and more vibrant. The … Continued
Amtrak and passenger rail are all the buzz today in St. Louis. Senator Dick Durbin will hold a press conference at 12 noon today at the St. Louis Gateway Station to discuss drastic funding cuts for passenger rail. MoDOT will be holding a public open house this evening at the Kirkwood Train Station to discuss Missourians … Continued
From the Office of Dick Durbin (D-IL) 10/26/2011 ST. LOUIS – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will hold a news conference to discuss drastic cuts to transportation spending proposed by U.S. House Republicans in their appropriations bill for FY 2012. The House legislation slashes funding for Amtrak by 60 percent and would effectively eliminate all state-supported … Continued
For the fourth month in a row CMT has hosted The Citizens for Modern Best Transit Pic Contest. The winner receives a free monthly Metro pass. This month’s winner was selected by CMT Associate Director: Seth Teel. With all the excitement of the Cardinal’s post season, we couldn’t help but select a photo the illustrates … Continued
Missouri Department of Transportation will be hosting an open house and discussion about the movement of goods and people by freight and passenger rail. The workshop will be held Wednesday 10/26/2011, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Kirkwood Amtrak Station (110 Argonne, Kirkwood, MO 63122). MODOT is developing a Statewide Rail Plan that will … Continued
Post Date: Oct 11, 2011 Location: St Louis, MO, US Requisition Number: URS60537 Interest Category: Engineering Interest Sub Category: Engineering – Transportation Job Title : Transportation Civil Engineer Employment Category/Status: part-time Type of Position: Temporary Country: U.S. State: Missouri City: St Louis Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or appropriate discipline. Minimum five years … Continued
CMT & Vantage Credit Union’s Young & Free St. Louis team up to show you how to use the MetroLink. Associate Director Seth Teel worked with Jenn Cloud of Young & Free St. Louis put together this instructional video. Young & Free St. Louis is effort from Vantage Credit Union to better serve their 18-to-25 … Continued
Last week congressman Russ Carnahan introduced HR 3200 – “The Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act.” In honor of this important piece of legislation Carnahan will be holding a press conference tomorrow Thursday October 20, 2011 at the Civic Center MetroLink & Metrobus Transfer Center. The press conference will begin at 10:00 am. For more … Continued
Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner, which has service between Kansas City and St. Louis, will have a temporary schedule change to accommodate repairs to the Union Pacific railroad lines it uses. October 16 – 20 trains will leave Union Station in Kansas City at 6:00 A.M. instead of its regularly scheduled 8:15 A.M. Trains will arrive … Continued
The Missouri Department of Transportation is developing a new State Rail Plan that will provide the strategic framework for the development of freight and passenger rail service in Missouri for the next 20 years. It is important that we hear from you to ensure we incorporate Missourians’ needs into this process. You are invited to … Continued
Dear Citizens for Modern Transit: Last year alone, Americans took over 10 billion trips on public transit. As transit agencies work to serve the growing demand for public transportation, these agencies are facing shortfalls in state and local revenues and unpredictable fuel prices. This means many transit agencies are being forced to cut services, raise … Continued