We’ve seen a lot of recent coverage in the news about the interest that young professionals have in transit. Story after story cites the draw to transit oriented, walkable communities that allow young professionals to navigate their lives without a car. As St. Louis strives to retain and seek top young talent and become a … Continued
Get on Board with the St. Clair County Transit District and see what the Metro East area has to offer! There are many places you can go using the MetroBus and MetroLink in St. Clair County. The Metro East region covers the cities of East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Belleville, Cahokia, O’Fallon and more. You can … Continued
“Bosses for Buses” is a new study that explores transit’s widespread support from employers around the country. However, employer support on more national levels tends to be fragmented and less effective. Good Jobs First ran the study and found that major employers such as hospitals and universities in metro areas across the country are winning … Continued
Last week the Atlantic Cities reported in an article titled “Why Segregation is Bad for Everyone” on a study recently released by Urban Studies that examines the role of segregation in cities. The research indicates that when segregation (based on race, income level, job type, etc.) exists in a specific area, the entire region suffers. And … Continued
Recent data from East-West Gateway Council of Governments, the reginal Metropolitan Planning Organization, shows the St. Louis region is leading the state’s economy in a number of categories. For the study, East-West Gateway examined the five Missouri counties within the organization’s (MPO) service area – Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis, and St. Louis City. The data … Continued
Denver is adding another extension to its light rail system, and is hoping it will spur another economic boom along with it. This Friday, a new light rail line will extend to Denver’s western suburb of Golden, via the West Colfax Avenue corridor. In the past, this route has been connected by trolley, and most … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Lenora Fisher as the new Grants/Program Manager for the organization. Lenora will begin work March 25, 2013. Ms. Fisher recently served as Washington University Center for Religion and Politics Assistant Director. Prior to that position, she spent two years working on the Obama Presidential Campaign, where her responsibilities ranged … Continued
Last summer the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) bill was passed into law, changing the way that transportation infrastructure is funded, as well as the role of the federal funding in local public transit projects. For fiscal year 2013, $10.6 billion has been authorized for federal transit assistance. One way for … Continued
Committee hearings have been scheduled on the proposal of a 1 cent sales tax for transportation funding, filed by Sen. Mike Kehoe and Rep. Dave Hinson. Each hearing is set for two hours on the following dates and times: Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 12:00 pm in House Hearing Room 7 Sen. Schatz (chair of the House … Continued
The Missouri House and Senate have announced their committee assignments for 2013. Below are committees that could have a direct impact on any funding for public transit in Missouri. Please consider dropping a note or an email to these individuals about the importance of an expanded, integrated public transportation system in the state that is … Continued
High-speed rail (HSR) has long been touted as a tool of economic development in addition to its primary function of improving connectivity and ease of travel. It now seems that high-speed rail also has the potential to contribute to the nation’s urban revitalization trends. Because HSR and other rail hubs are often located in urban … Continued
This past Wednesday, China initiated service on “the world’s longest high-speed rail line,” which runs between Beijing and Guangzhou (approximately the distance between New York and Key West, FL). This now eight hour trip, will move passengers at 300 km, or 186 mph, compared to older trains still in use which take 21 hours for … Continued
The Central Corridor light rail line of the Twin Cities has attracted over $1.2 billion in development. This development is even more poignant because it occurred before the light rail line has even begun carrying passengers (2014). “Eighteen residential and commercial/retail developments worth more than $275 million began construction or entered the planning stage in … Continued
Reconnecting America has released a presentation entitled, “Midsize Cities on the Move,” in which projects concerning Rapid Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, and Streetcar projects happening in the coming years in the U.S. are looked at in greater detail. The presentation starts by identifying what exactly defines a “midsize city,” lends to the planning and implementation … Continued
Beyond Housing is seeking a quality candidate to join the staff of the nationally recognized 24:1 Initiative. The 24:1 Healthy Corridor Specialist is a key member of the Initiative’s team, responsible for executing the three year Healthy Corridor Project which includes community-based infrastructure planning, coordinating healthy living activities and directing a policy campaign. An ideal … Continued