Bills introduced this session in the MO House and Senate would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry firearms on public transit buses, vans, trains and other spaces owned or operated by a public transit provider. Next week, there will a hearing in the Senate General Laws Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. … Continued
During his State of the State address on January 19, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson released his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023, which included key investments in public transit. There is still much review that is just getting underway by the House and Senate on the Governor’s Budget recommendations. MoDOT’s request for SFY2023 was $8.7 … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization – hosted a virtual “Talking Transit” event on Wednesday, Jan. 19, via ZOOM. The event provided an update on the trajectory of transit in the St. Louis region for 2022. Those in attendance received updates on various transit projects currently underway, including … Continued
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) Board of Trustees has approved a two-year expansion of its pilot program designed to help address problematic behaviors on the local transit system in conjunction with Chestnut Health Systems™, a not-for-profit health and human services organization. SCCTD is investing nearly $317,000 in this effort, which will continue to … Continued
On January 3, Amtrak cut services between Kansas City and St. Louis by half. Now only one round trip per day is offered, however, the Missouri Legislature has an opportunity to ensure passenger trains stay on track. The State of Missouri maintains the existing Missouri River Runner Amtrak service with state appropriations. An appropriation of $12.5 … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) was recently awarded an American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Coalition Grant to help engage the community around the Transit Stop Transformation at the N. Hanley Metrolink Station. CMT will engage with AARP St. Louis, UMSL, and other area stakeholders to set up focus groups, pop-up events, and town hall meetings. … Continued
The “Transit Stop Transformation Project” is a collaboration between Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP St. Louis, St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit working together to activate the space around the Belleville Metro Transit Center. This joint-initiative, will convert the transit center area into a fun, artistic space that encourages active play, cultivates community, … Continued
The Missouri 2022 Legislative Session got underway on Janurary 5. Several topics are expected to garner significant attention during this session. The two priorities expected to gain the most attention in the early days of session include redistricting and the budget, including how to spend federal emergency aid. Citizens for Modern Transit will be advocating … Continued
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $91 billion in funding for transit. These dollars could significantly influence Missouri’s ability to provide critical access to jobs, healthcare and education – however there is a catch. Non-federal or local match funds are required. Without it, states will be leaving federal funding on the table. … Continued
The Grand MetroLink Station in Midtown St. Louis is “an island.” It is disconnected from exciting new developments while transit riders, other pedestrians, and bicyclists have limited options for mobility around the area. If momentum in innovative development is to be advanced in the surrounding area, the Grand MetroLink Station must offer greater connectivity. That’s … Continued
More than 8,000 area residents have collectively trekked thousands of miles exploring the St. Louis region through more than 1,200 guided tours for more than a decade. To help meet the demand of this ever-expanding program, CMT is looking for additional volunteer walk leaders for the Spring 2022 Session, which will kick off on Wednesday, April … Continued
CMT needs your help. If you take MetroLink regularly or live or work in the area, this would be a perfect opportunity to get involved in transit improvement efforts in the community! Volunteers provide a snapshot of the system one time each month while they are out and about using transit. The program narrows in … Continued
One of your New Year’s resolutions in 2022 could be to find a new way to go for work, play, or school. Consider giving MetroLink or MetroBus a try as a part of your resolutions for 2022 to save some green (money and greenhouse gas emissions) and gain a little extra you time as well. … Continued
Chestnut Health Systems in partnership with Metro Transit Public Safety is seeking candidates for a new, innovative mental health program on transit in Missouri. The program will mirror a pilot underway in St. Clair County, IL through a partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District. Individuals would work alongside Metro Transit’s safety and security … Continued
President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” (IIJA) into law in November. This legislation reauthorizes federal surface transportation programs through 2026. The measure signed into law on November 15, 2021, was exactly what the Senate had passed in early August. The 5- year reauthorization bill includes $91 billion in transit authorization. … Continued