These community partners are coming together to activate the space around a Maplewood MetroBus Stop at the corner of Marshall and Manchester. This joint initiative is known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” which will transform the area at the southwest corner of Manchester Road and Marshall Avenue – adjacent to the Citizens National Bank … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit, the regional transit advocacy organization, and AARP St. Louis are working to activate the space around a Maplewood MetroBus Stop with the help of the City of Maplewood, Citizens National Bank and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit that partners with communities to expand play opportunities for kids. This joint initiative, known as … Continued
The St. Louis MetroLink system added to the learning experience for seventh-grade scholars from the Maplewood Richmond Heights (MRH) Middle School who participated in a multiday expedition on MetroLink as part of their history class. Traveling in small groups, the 7th grade students visited multiple MetroLink stops searching for evidence of “the good life,” a … Continued
Metro Transit will make adjustments to 16 MetroBus routes on Monday, December 2, as part of its quarterly service change. Following the implementation of a redesigned MetroBus service plan on September 30, Metro has been monitoring trip data and reviewing feedback from riders and operators. This information has been used to update MetroBus routes and … Continued
In an effort to strengthen the local cybersecurity workforce and make it easier for those interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity to access training and education, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced a new partnership with St. Louis-based CyberUp that will give students participating in the nonprofit’s eight-week cybersecurity training program the option … Continued
Transit funding, regional transit priorities and safety top the list of CMT’s Policy Agenda for 2020. Citizens for Modern Transit recently released its FY19 Legislative Priorities. The economic future of the State of Missouri is tied directly to our commitment to funding of the State’s infrastructure. Public transit serves every county in Missouri – both rural and urban, and the … Continued
Transportation Access for St. Charles County (TASCC), a group formed to address transportation needs in the area, announced the launch of a survey aimed at assessing the needs and opportunities related to transportation for businesses and their employees in the City of O’Fallon, MO, primarily along the Highway K corridor between Highway P and Interstate … Continued
You can make a difference this #GivingTuesday, please consider a year-end gift to Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT). As the regional transit advocacy organization, CMT is continually working to improve and expand transit options throughout the St. Louis region. We recently delivered the 2019 Public Transit Impact Study. Public Transit delivers $3.67 billion in direct and indirect … Continued
Transit is a viable transportation option in the St. Louis region, especially in the winter months and during inclement weather. To help riders stay warm, Citizens for Modern Transit, the Bureau of Transit Police, Metro Transit, Metro Transit Public Safety, St. Clair County Transit District, AARP St. Louis and University of Missouri–St. Louis are partnering … Continued
National Walking Summit-St. Louis hosted by America Walks is scheduled to take place March 10 – 11, 2020 at the Brown School at Washington University. Attendees from across the country will have an opportunity to hear new ideas, meet other advocates for walking and health, and participate in interactive discussions and programming including two Learning from … Continued
The results are in and voters across America overwhelmingly voiced their support for investing in more public transportation. In large and small communities across the country, voters once again showed that investing in public transit and investing in their local economies is critical to their communities. Yesterday, 6 of 9 public transportation-related ballot measures passed … Continued
Talking Transit Event to Feature an Update on Phase II of the MetroLink Security Assessment and a Panel Discussion with Metro Transit’s New Public Safety Leadership Team Transit safety is a top regional priority, and leadership continues to take a very active role in addressing challenges, making changes and helping the community regain confidence in … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with St. Clair County Transit District is undertaking a two-year education campaign, which will including launch of new programming, partnership collaboration and rider/community engagement. CMT is seeking a firm to assist with these efforts in planning, executing and promoting these events and messaging items. The programs would include … Continued
Request for Proposals for Graphic Design to Citizens for Modern Transit for the Ten Toe Express® Program Federal Project CMAQ – 5456(615) Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with the campaign for CMT’s Ten Toe Express® Program to promote ridership on the transit system. The goal will … Continued
