More and better transit options in the St. Louis region can be a part of a purposeful strategy to improve upward mobility among St. Louis residents. As the regional transit advocacy organization, CMT continues to advocate for the region to come to consensus on a priority project(s) while simultaneously building a funding package to make those … Continued
Transit providers and advocates from across Missouri descended on the Missouri State Capitol on Feb. 7 to talk transit and funding for Missouri Transit providers. At the same time, Senate and House Budget Committees were looking at the Governor’s proposed budget for 2018 which includes removal of all operating assistance for transit from General Revenue … Continued
As Citizens for Modern Transit prepares to kick off our 11th year of the Ten Toes Express program, we would like to continue highlighting the outstanding walk leaders that make this program so successful. Many walkers familiar with the program know Norm and Joan Krumrey. Brentwood residents Norm and Joan Krumrey walk out of the … Continued
Sponsored by Citizens for Modern Transit and the St. Louis Regional Chamber, don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the consulting team leading the efforts on the Northside/Southside MetroLink Study underway in St. Louis City led by CMT member AECOM. Project Manager Dan Meyers will provide background on the study, scope of work and much … Continued
Forget the old “dinner and flowers” routine this February 14. Are you looking for a few ideas to set your Valentine’s Day apart from the rest? Get on board with Citizens for Modern Transit and explore what South City has to offer — via MetroBus! CMT, in partnership with local businesses, is organizing a Valentine’s South … Continued
The Ten Toe Express Spring 2017 session will kick off on April 6, 2017 from a MetroLink Station near you! In preparation, we are seeking volunteers to help lead walks. The spring session is 12 weeks long and walk leaders can pick the day of the week that works best for them. Sign up for our Walk Leader … Continued
Only a few days into 2017, community partners have stepped up to activate areas around MetroLink stations highlighted by CMT and AARP in St. Louis during their Placemaking work last fall. The lights are now on at the Wabash Station, a key recommendation for activating the space around the Delmar Station and surrounding area. CMT … Continued
St. Louis County issued the request for qualifications (RFQ) for a MetroLink study through the County procurement process today (January 30, 2017). The RFQ was originally issued through East-West Gateway, but a consensus on selection was not reached. The study will examine three corridors in St. Louis County – including the portion of the Northside/Southside … Continued
MetroLink is an option for residents and commuters in the Forest Park area during construction and closure of Forest Park Parkway. The project to raise Forest Park Parkway even with Kingshighway is now underway. Construction has begun on the project that many hope will help the flow of traffic in the area, as well as create … Continued
The St. Louis region will host its first ever OneSTL Sustainability Summit in 2017. The 2017 Sustainability Summit is a collaborative effort by many organizations and businesses, local governments, academic institutions, and non-profits across the region — including Citizens for Modern Transit. The summit will be held at the Eric P. Newman Center at Washington University on … Continued
CMT has selected Sheila Abdullah for the 2017 Ten Toe Campaign. Sheila Abdullah was selected from a pool of 5 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: Qualifications of person/firm conducting the work Proposal Quality Product samples – samples provided and/or on firm website need to be relevant to work being asked to be completed. Once the … Continued
Transit funding, regional transit priorities and development top the list of CMT’s legislative priorities for FY17. Citizens for Modern Transit recently released its FY17 Legislative Priorities. The economic future of the State of Missouri is tied directly to our commitment to funding of the State’s infrastructure. Investment in public transit throughout Missouri delivers proven economic results, and … Continued
As the regional transit advocacy organization in St. Louis, Citizens for Modern Transit is continually looking for ways to build consensus in the community on the importance of transit while also actually helping to build ridership on the system. Over the last several years, CMT has expanded this unique programming in the hopes of increasing … Continued
How and where we invest in Missouri’s transportation infrastructure has a major impact on growth and development patterns in the State. In particular, investments in public transit in mature communities leads to urban revitalization and redevelopment — as is occurring in Kansas City along the recently-opened Streetcar alignment. More than $1.7 billion in development has … Continued
Dallas, Texas recently celebrated a few big public transportation milestones including the completion of their Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system, a project 20 years in the making. With the recent opening of the three mile extension of the DART blue line, the DART system now stretches 93 miles across the area making it the … Continued