If you were unable to attend our first round of public meetings that finished up earlier this month, we encourage you to visit our virtual public meeting where you can review materials and provide your feedback as if you were there. We can’t offer you a cookie at the virtual meeting, but we hope you’ll take a … Continued
Increasing Transit Use & Walking Improves Overall Workforce Health More and more businesses are realizing the benefits of encouraging their employees to use transit. But how does one incentivize commuting via public transit over personal vehicle? In addition to promoting overall health improvements, employers can offer motivations, such as specialized Ten Toe walks and subsidized … Continued
Please mark your calendar on Thursday, June 6 for CMT’s Meet Me in St. Louis on a Trolley, Streetcar or Bus Rapid Transit? Panel Discussion on the latest transit initiatives in St. Louis. Join us for networking from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, and a formal presentation at 6:00 pm. This panel discussion will offer St. … Continued
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 31, 2013 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of MetroLink in St. Louis and the future of transit in the region. This summer marks 20 years of light rail service in St. Louis. When Citizens for Modern Transit was created in 1983, light rail was not a part of … 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
Join Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) as we host a month of events throughout May to promote St. Louis’ transit system and its benefits to the region. CMT’s Make Your Move on Metro in May, supported by the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership, will include sweetening the commute for area commuters on May 10 … Continued
Forest Park will be abuzz with food, music, entertainment, and activities this Sunday in celebration of Earth Day. The St. Louis Earth Day Festival will be held this Sunday, April 21 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Muny Grounds in Forest Park. The festival is free and open to the public, so come … Continued
The Transit Oriented Development study for St. Louis is part of a Regional Communities Planning Grant awarded to the St. Louis region by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). East West Gateway is working with local and regional partners as part of this grant process to complete a Regional Plan for Sustainable … Continued
With only 5 weeks of session left to go, activities in both the House and the Senate are picking up. The Senate Appropriations Committee wrapped up their first round of mark-ups last week. Specific to MoDOT’s budget (HB 4) and the additional $500,000 that Rep. Stream had added to the budget for public transit, Senator Schaefer … Continued
The Transit Oriented Development study for St. Louis is part of a Regional Communities Planning Grant awarded to the St. Louis region by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). East West Gateway is working with local and regional partners as part of this grant process to complete a Regional Plan for Sustainable … Continued
Please join us for CMT’s Tapping Into Transit: Car Free Happy Hour on Thursday, May 9 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Dubliner, located at 1025 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO 63101! We invite you to stop by, discuss transit related issues and concerns, and meet others committed to expanding public transportation options in the … Continued
Due to the scheduling of the English Premier League soccer game in St. Louis on May 23, we are rescheduling the GREAT RACE for Thursday, May 30 to accomodate many of our media participants. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, “The Amazing Race,” the race will place Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE … Continued
Forest Park Forever, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo, City of St. Louis, Metro Transit, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) have announced that the Forest Park Trolley will resume service today, April 8, for its third season in Forest Park. The Trolley provides visitors a convenient … Continued
CMT has partnered with the Mayor’s Office and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service to pilot an Urban Sustainability Quest. This announcement was provided by Catherine Werner, Sustainability Director in the Mayor’s Office: The City of St. Louis Urban Sustainability Quest is a competition designed to playfully test—and reward—students on their knowledge of sustainability features … Continued
Metro held 2 of its 3 public meetings over the last week to present the results of a recent rapid transit study. They explored options for expanding Metro services along highway corridors – I-70, I-64, I-44, and I-55. There is a recognized need for the quick expansion of high-performance transit services along these routes and … Continued