Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is gearing up for the Fall 2016 Ten Toe Express. CMT will be teaming up with AARP in St. Louis to bring this walking program linked with transit to St. Louis for the 10th consecutive year. AARP members from across the St. Louis area, as well as any other interested individual … Continued
Taking the MetroBus or MetroLink in St. Louis? Is your bus stop or MetroLink station located in a PLACE where you could live, work and play? Your transit station could be a place to meet up with neighbors and friends for coffee and a snack, a convenient place to grab groceries on your way home, a … Continued
There is heavy, ongoing discussion in the St. Louis region right now regarding light rail expansion. The MetroLink corridor studies under consideration by our elected officials will ultimately help determine which potential routes serve the greatest number of residents and employers, while also providing opportunities for economic investment and development in surrounding areas. It is … Continued
Trolley on Track to open in 2017 . . . Join CMT to hear the latest updates on the Loop Trolley Project on Thursday, September 22 at the Regional Arts Commission. Chris Poehler, Loop Trolley TDD District Administrator, and Paul Scott, General Manager of the Loop Trolley, will provide an update on the trolley route, construction, and … Continued
CMT has selected the Design Lab 443 for the 2016 Placemaking campaign. Design Lab 443 was selected from a pool of 4 proposals – one nonresponsive- the remaining 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 … Continued
In May 2015, St. Louis County Executive Stenger authorized an initial $1 million to study MetroLink expansion in St. Louis County. Last week, he announced the County would be pursuing feasibility studies on three different corridors, some proposed more than 20 years ago. His announcement named three corridors to be studied: the “Daniel Boone” from Clayton … Continued
“A transit station or stop can serve much more than a transportation function; it can be a setting for community interaction, a place that fosters a diversity of activities. Through Placemaking, stations and stops become focal points in a community.” – Project for Public Spaces CMT, AARP in St. Louis and the Arcturis team are beginning work … Continued
CMT has selected the Arcturis team for the 2016 Environmental Design Audits of MetroLink Stations. Arcturis was selected from a pool of 10 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. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) supports the pursuit of furthering MetroLink Expansion. Transit serves as a critical component of the St. Louis region’s transportation system, and MetroLink expansion is a key to providing increased service in the region for current and future riders, jobs and economic development. The MetroLink corridor studies being discussed by our … Continued
Request for Proposals for Summer Education Campaign on Zimride Federal Project CMAQ-5456-612 Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with the launch of Zimride, a new program being launched in the St. Louis market to navigate the first and last mile of the transit trip. Work products will … Continued
Metro regularly monitors and reviews feedback from passengers and operators as part of the organization’s commitment to build a better transit experience for the St. Louis region. Each quarter, Metro uses this feedback, along with other trip data, to update MetroBus routes and schedules to improve on-time performance and MetroLink connections. Please note that due … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Erika Sparks as the new Program Assistant for the organization. Ms. Sparks will be on board full-time June 2, 2016. Ms. Sparks is a graduate of Harris-Stowe State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently pursuing her Masters degree at Webster University. She has previously worked for a Missouri House … Continued
As part of the focus on transportation options in the St. Louis region, CMT’s 5th annual “Great Race” Finish Line Celebration also featured a panel discussion on “Rethinking the Last Mile with CMT” at the Venture Cafe Gathering that evening. Venture Cafe is an non-profit organization supporting the innovation and entrepreneurial community. Their flagship event, the Venture Cafe … Continued
Whether a supporter for Team East or Team West for the 2016 CMT Great Race; Linking the Last Mile, the event was a win for the region with the number of partnerships, local media participation and overall community wide advocacy and awareness building for multi-modal options in St. Louis. While Team West took home the win for 2016 and … Continued
Congratulations to Holly Kreienkamp, Amy Wasowicz, and Ann Anderson – recipients of the Fred Epstein Scholarship for the upcoming Transit Midwest Conference. CMT offered several scholarships for registration for this upcoming conference in Kansas City, August 14-16. As one of the founders of Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in 1985, Fred Epstein, whose passions included transit … Continued