The Missouri Public Transit Association released a case statement on the importance in investing in public transit in MO. A link to the statement is below. For every one dollar invested in public transportation, there is a four dollar return on investment in economic activity. Public transit also improves mobility, increases economic growth, decreases unemployment, improves … Continued
Houston is set to open its new 5 mile light rail extension. This extension to their current Red Line will take riders through Houston’s historic northside neighborhoods, from the University of Houston-Downtown to the Northline Transit Center. The route has one elevated station that features artwork and a view of the downtown skyline. There are … Continued
CMT was awarded a grant from Great Rivers Greenway for a project linking the Ten Toes Express, the MetroLink system, and the Great Rivers Greenway District. The RFP called for projects that would improve quality of life throughout the region by developing a public system of interconnected greenways, trails, and parks. To this end, CMT … Continued
The St. Louis Development Corporation has posted reports from their Transit Oriented Development Studies on the Arch-Laclede’s Landing and Stadium Stations as well as on the Delmar Loop and Forest Park – DeBaliviere Stations. H3 Studio, Inc developed the plans and will be drafting plans for proposed stations along a planned Northside-Southside extension as well. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has just released an online survey to look at St. Louisans’ satisfaction with the public transit system and messaging that resonates well with them. This survey work is a part of a larger grant that CMT has received to increase ridership on the transit system. Please consider taking a moment to complete … Continued
This year, the Missouri General Assembly approved $560,875 in state transportation funds and $500,000 in general revenue for Missouri’s Transit Program. It was a part of the Missouri Department of Transportation appropriation in House Bill 4 and was approved by the Governor this past summer. This is an increase of $500,000 over the previous year’s appropriation. However, this … Continued
The Rock Road Ten Toes Express group performed a walk audit of the Rock Road MetroLink Station and surrounding community on Sunday, October 13th, 2013. This audit served as a follow up assessment of a Walk Audit held for regional stakeholders in 2012. The 2013 audit, led by Julie Padberg White with FPA Group, took … Continued
Cash is becoming a thing of the past including on transit. Instead of searching for exact change when taking public transportation, smart card technology offers pre-payment and saves passengers hassle and time. Rather than standing in line to purchase tickets, smartcards can be pre-loaded and ready to go, allowing travelers to bypass ticket vending machines … Continued
The Missouri Department of Transportation has released for review its draft 20 year Long Range Transportation Plan – “A Vision for Missouri’s Transportation Future.” While 20 years may seem like a long time, remember we just celebrated 20 years of MetroLink this past July, in transportation planning and construction, it is not. However, now is … Continued
The Missouri Department of Transportation has released for review its draft 20 year Long Range Transportation Plan – “A Vision for Missouri’s Transportation Future.” While 20 years may seem like a long time, remember we just celebrated 20 years of MetroLink this past July, in transportation planning and construction, it is not. However, now is … Continued
Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander announced that an initiative petition for a one-cent transportation sales tax was approved for circulation last week, and CMT wants to know what you think. What would this sales tax have to fund to get your vote? What do you think of using a sales tax to fund transportation? … Continued
Secretary of State Jason Kander announced that the initiative petition for a one cent transportation sales tax has been approved for circulation. The official ballot language reads: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: increase funding for state, county, and municipal street, road, bridge, highway and public transportation initiatives by increasing state sales/use tax by … Continued
November 14, 2013 Dear CMT members and friends: Citizens for Modern Transit is thrilled to have received word about exciting opportunities ahead for our region related to public transit. And, we need your help! Thanks to two, competitively-awarded Federal grants, Citizens for Modern Transit is set to receive $1.25 million to help further community support for … Continued
HNTB Corporation’s recent survey shows that 76% of Americans “are open” to taking public transportation for a trip instead of driving, which is 7% more than responded this way in 2010. The survey, run the week of September 5 – 12 of 2013, collected responses from a random nationwide sample of 1,127 Americans. HNTB’s poll … Continued
As CMT builds its list of legislative priorities for FY14 and discussions continue on possible statewide funding sources for transportation, one key question continues to rise to the top – what are the transit priorities for the St. Louis region moving forward. What is the next project that this region wants to see move forward … Continued