CMT recently conducted a survey of St. Louis residents to determine the top priority for transit for the region. Light rail took home a winner. Forty-five percent of the respondents indicated the number one transit priority for St. Louis should be the Northside/Southside MetroLink extension. The transit options were taken from East-West Gateway’s list of … Continued
Senator Kehoe has introduced Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 48 a proposed one-cent general sales tax for transportation in Missouri. This is a companion bill to HRJ 68 which was introduced last week in the House by Representatives Schatz and Hinson. this bill is also very similar to the bill that Senator Kehoe and Senator McKenna … Continued
On January 17, 2014 MO Senator Roy Blunt and Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado introduced a bipartisan piece of legislation called the “Partnership to Build America Act,” to help improve the nation’s capability to build and repair roads, bridges, highways, ports, schools, and other infrastructure projects. This legislation would establish a $50 billion “American Infrastructure … Continued
Missouri Governor Nixon will hold his State of the State address this evening. While we are almost certain his remarks will not include funding for transportation as a priority – state funding is critical to maintain and expand transit service in Missouri. Currently, Missouri ranks 36th in funding for public transit nationally, with 34 states and … Continued
Congress has passed legislation that would fund the Federal government thru the rest of FY 2014. The legislation was approved by both chambers and now needs the President’s signature. The bill fully funds MAP-21, the two-year transportation bill. This legislation comes just 9 months before the expiration of MAP-21. Federal Highways Administration The legislation provides an … Continued
The Ten Toe Express Spring 2014 session will kick off on April 3, 2014 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. We will be provide the necessary … Continued
CMT announces the release of a new policy brief on Form Based Code around transit in the Region. The report includes draft overlay zoning codes – one for the City of Pagedale and one for the for City of St. Louis. With the goal of creating more livable, walkable communities around transit, this brief can … Continued
As we wrap up 2013, where do we stand with transit in St. Louis? While there was no groundbreaking or construction in 2013, transit is on the move nationally and in the St. Louis region. Nationally, more than 50 transit projects were planned or under construction including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), light rail and streetcars totaling … Continued
The Crossing in Clayton will be a 24-story luxury apartment tower with 255 rental units adjacent to the Clayton Central Avenue MetroLink stop. The $350 million dollar development aims to offer an urban setting near transit that attracts professionals, corporate travelers, and students seeking the flexibility and advantages of renting. GTE Properties, a Chesterfield-based real … Continued
LED Boards have been installed at the Shrewsbury and Central West End Transit Centers to give passengers live information about bus arrival times. The real time information is made possible by GPS devices that are now intstalled on MetroBuses. The GPS devices were installed earlier in the year and have helped provide Metro’s online Trip … Continued
Looking for a fun family outing over the holidays? CMT recommends St. Louisan’s jump on the train and head to Belleville for their annual Gingerbread walk, running now through January 2, 2014. Started in 1989 to promote Belleville’s historic downtown, residents submit gingerbread creations every year that are displayed in the storefronts of Belleville’s downtown … Continued
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments Board of Directors on Wednesday approved OneSTL, a regional plan for sustainable development that provides a framework for collaboration among local governments as they adapt to the changing needs of the area’s communities. OneSTL is the culmination of three years of public meetings, surveys, and discussions that were funded … Continued
The TriMet board agreed to an agreement that will send two vintage trolleys to the St. Louis Loop Trolley Transportation Development District for $80,000. The deal will allow TriMet to free up the trolley barn in the Rose Quarter for a MAX maintenance station that will come in handy when trains break down on the … Continued
The 2014 Legislative Session is right around the corner, and Citizens for Modern Transit is going to be making the case for funding for transit on the local, state and national level as well as setting a list of transit priorities for the St. Louis region. CMT’s Legislative agenda adopted by the CMT Board on … Continued
The Loop Transportation Development District (TDD) has released an RFP for construction management for The Loop Trolley Project. Proposals are due shortly. RFP for Construction Management of Loop Trolley Project