Citizens for Modern Transit, in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and supported by the St. Clair County Transit District and the Centene Foundation, is thrilled to announce registration for the fall 2024 session of the CMT Ten Toe Express® is now open. The session will kick off on August 28 with an exciting tour … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in collaboration with AARP in St. Louis, and Metro Transit is transforming the bus stop at the intersection of 13th and Gravois at the entrance to Soulard into an urban oasis for riders and residents alike. The goal is to transform the existing space around the bus stop into an … Continued
A Request for Proposals has been released for the procurement and fabrication of building materials and components and perform site work to crete a bus shelter, seating, retaining walls, landscaping and other amenities to create an urban oasis for use by transit riders and the community at large. RFP available here: Bus Stop Drawings – … Continued
Earlier this year, Metro Transit began hosting Community Connect meetings. These meetings are an opportunity for the public to meet with Metro Transit staff, hear updates, share feedback, and ask questions. The following meetings will take place in August: Saturday, August 3 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Atlas Elementary School 400 S. … Continued
On June 28, Governor Mike Parson signed the budget bills into law, appropriating millions of dollars from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization funds to improving Missouri’s transportation infrastructure including transit. The Missouri State Legislative Session adjourned in May with a significant move in support of public transportation. The legislature approved $10 million in General Revenue … Continued
Campaign Underscores Impact of Transportation Choices and Encourages Modified Behavior to Improve Air Quality Transportation-related emissions are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution. The Clean Air Partnership and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) are therefore launching a “Go for the Gold. Be a Champion for Clean Air. Take Transit Everywhere.” campaign in conjunction … Continued
First Five Years of Operations Expected to Generate $58.5 Million in Statewide Economic Activity Investment in public transit accessibility extends beyond simply getting people where they need to go. It also serves as a catalyst for significant economic returns. To help underscore this, the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit has … Continued
Update as of July 15, 2024: Board Bill 13 was perfected with a 14-0 vote on Friday, July 12, 2024. It will need one final reading prior to a final vote on potentially August 8th. The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are working to build a new Green Line that extends light rail … Continued
Project was Made Possible by a Rebuild Illinois Grant and will Help Bolster Security Collaboration Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gathered alongside dozens of local officials, agencies, businesses and organizations on Thursday, July 11, at Emerson Park Transit Center to celebrate the official grand opening of the new $15 million, state-of-the-art Public Safety Building. This facility … Continued
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects that will improve public transportation in 47 states including a $10 million grant to Bi-State Development/Metro Transit in St. Louis for new low-emission diesel-electric hybrid buses to replace older diesel buses that have exceeded their … Continued
Metro Transit released a series of updates in early July focused on changes to its Call-A-Ride service as well as the opportunity to weigh in on Call-A-Ride reservation software. Call-A-Ride Reservation and Dispatch Software Metro Transit is planning on implementing a new software system for its Call-A-Ride service in 2024. Metro is asking Call-A-Ride … Continued
Help celebrate 40 years of moving transit advocacy to action in 2024 Transit is on the move in the St. Louis region – exciting things are happening including light rail expansion under construction in Illinois, increased investment by the State of Missouri, proposed expansion through the Green Line, placemaking, and more around the St. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is thrilled to announce it has been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. The organization was one of only 343 grantees selected (out of 3,300+ applications!) from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This quick-action $20,000 grant will help provide … Continued
Progress continues to be made around the potential for MetroLink expansion in the northside-southside corridor through the proposed St. Louis MetroLink Green Line project. At the same time, the 5.2-mile MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in St. Clair County, Ill., continues to take shape. The available space in close proximity to light rail … Continued
Metro Transit will soon implement a change to the Metro Call-A-Ride reservation period to help reduce reservation wait times, reduce the number of trip cancellations, and provide stronger service to users. On Friday, July 5, Call-A-Ride trips will be able to be booked a maximum of three days in advance. Previously, customers could call on … Continued