The Bi-State Development Agency/Metro has passed a $306.3 million operating budget and $442.9 million (3 year) capital budget, increasing last year’s total expenses by 3.7% The budget includes service enhancements and future transit projects such as the Bus Rapid Transit route. It also allocates funds for the rehabilitation of Eads Bridge, vehicle replacement, progress toward … Continued
MetroBus, formerly known as Bi-State Development Agency, celebrates 50 years of service this week. In 1963, Bi-State purchased 15 different transit companies to streamline public transport services in the region. This weekend, Ken Leiser of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, reflected on Bi-State’s history noting the following important aspects of our transit services about which … Continued
As we head into Spring at CMT, we have many upcoming volunteer opportunities to actively help promote transit in St. Louis as a good way to go. Consider joining us to help ‘sweeten’ the commute for area commuters on May 1o, become a Ten Toe Walk Leader with the opportunity to explore St. Louis with … Continued
New dates have just been announced for the St. Louis Regional Transit-Oriented Development Study! The next round of public meetings have been scheduled to discuss opportunities for TOD around the North Hanley, JJK/Emerson Park, Fairveiw Heights, Rock Road, and Union Station/Civic Center MetroLink Stations. If you live near one of these stations or if you … Continued
Just in time for the Cardinals’ 2013 season, the Stadium MetroLink Station will unveil its new sculpture on March 28. The sculpture is the second of ten projects planned as part of the Metro Arts in Transit program that will take place over the next few years. Last year, an art installment at the Wellston … Continued
The St. Louis Rapid Transit Connector Study is being conducted to determine what transit projects are needed for the St. Louis region and which should be considered to apply for federal funding, as part of the region’s long-range plan, Moving Transit Forward. St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis, Metro, MODOT, and East-West Gateway … Continued
The Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) Board of Directors unanimously elected Julian Schuster, Webster University, to a two year term on the board at the March 20 CMT Board Meeting. Dr. Schuster is Provost, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Webster University. Since taking on this position in 2010, the University has adopted … Continued
An issue brief released last October by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) makes the case for incorporating public health considerations into transportation planning. Check out some of the highlights below or visit the RWJF website for the full report. TRENDS For every $1 spent moving to more affordable housing, 77 cents is spent on … Continued
Missouri senators endorsed a proposed one-cent sales tax increase that could raise nearly $8 billion over a decade for transportation projects. The increase would require voter approval and, if passed, would be resubmitted to the ballot after 10 years so Missourians could decide whether to continue it. The referendum would go before the voters in … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit is having its annual Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute event again this May and we need volunteers! Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute is part of CMT’s month-long initiative, Make Your Move on Metro in May, to promote transit use in the St. Louis region. The event will be held Friday, May … Continued
A report titled “Capturing the Value of Transit” has been released by Reconnecting America’s Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD). Market-driven TOD strategy is a central mission of CTOD, and this report provides insight on the role of property values in funding transit and how they can help support public-private partnerships. One of the main issues discussed … Continued
Work is scheduled on the MetroLink system this week (March 11 to March 15) and Sunday (March 17), which may cause short delays in the work zone. The affected areas of the MetroLink system are: Delmar MetroLink Station Forest Park MetroLink Station MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Delmar and Forest Park … Continued
In 2012, ridership on public transportation in the United States reached a new milestone of 10.5 billion trips, representing an increase of 1.5 percent. This is the highest number of transit trips recorded for a single year since 2008, and the second highest since 1957. The spike is even more impressive considering the effect of … Continued
Representing a nearly $10 million investment in the economy, a light rail interlocking project near the UMSL South MetroLink Station is now complete. The new interlocking system, which took slightly over a year to complete, provides improved operational flexibility, and allows Metro to more effectively maintain the rail system while minimizing system delays. The interlocking was … Continued
If you’re interested in finding out about the potential for modern streetcars in St. Louis and the results of the Streetcar Feasibility Study, please attend the Open House event this evening from 4-7 pm at the Moto Museum – 3441 Olive Street. Quick Facts on the St. Louis Streetcar: Reason for Feasibility Study: This project … Continued