The Board of Commissioners of the Bi-State Development Agency/Metro (BSDA/Metro) approved the budget for the new fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2014. The budget, which incorporates a planned 2.5 percent fare increase, outlines $315.9 million in operational expenses before depreciation and a $602.8 million (three year) capital budget for Fiscal Year 2015 (FY2015). … Continued
East-West Gateway has begun a process to build a list of regional transportation priorities for the region. This process coincides with the debate going on in the MO legislature on HJR68/SJR48- the proposed one-cent general sales tax for transportation in MO. Provisions of this bill include the development of a list of transportation projects to be funded … Continued
CMT hosted more than 80 members and interested citizens for a Report to the Community on the results of a Feasibility Study for a possible new light rail station in the Midtown area this morning. The study is an analysis of transit alternatives in the Central Corridor – defined as the area along the existing MetroLink alignment … Continued
Why transit and why during May should you give transit a try? CMT ‘s primary mission is to expand the public transit system we have in St. Louis to build livable, sustainable communities with light rail as the critical component. So why do we continually push St. Louisans to give transit a try? If you … Continued
Bi-State Development Agency/Metro will host three public information sessions this week and a public hearing next week about a proposed fare increase that would go into effect in July 2014. Public Meetings Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Thursday, March 27, 2014 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. St. Louis City Hall … Continued
The region’s first-ever articulated buses have arrived in St. Louis. These 60-foot vehicles are made of two sections that are linked by a pivoting joint and will provide seating for 54 passengers in constrast to the 40 seats available on the system’s current 40 foot buses. The buses are a cost effective way to increase … Continued
CMT Kicks Off its Spring 2014 Ten Toes Express Session with an African American Heritage Tour of Downtown St. Louis led by the National Park Service Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) successful Ten Toe Express program, with over 7,000 participants, many over the age of 60, will kickoff its spring 2014 session on April 3 … Continued
Feasibility Study Findings to be Shared with the Community on March 27 in the CORTEX District Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host a discussion to explore the possibility of adding a new light rail station in Midtown/CORTEX to the current MetroLink system. The event is slated for 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 27 at … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host “Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute” events from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16, Friday, May, 23 and Friday, May 30 at several popular MetroLink stations and transfer centers to thank area residents for supporting St. Louis transit. The morning’s transit, bicycle and walk commuters … Continued
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) suggests Congress increase transit system funding by $11.5 billion per year. They want Congress to approve $100.4 billion in new public transportation spending. This increase is proportional to the increase being proposed for all transportation projects. Public transportation systems are currently funded through the surface transportation bill that will … Continued
Get excited about CMT’s Great Race III and Metro Market on Thursday, May 8 that will kick off at 4:30 p.m. at the Fortel’s Pizza Den, located at 7359 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105 with a Finish Line celebration at CMT’s the Metro Market located at the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station from 5 to 7 … Continued
Metro has announced three public information sessions and a public hearing about a proposed fare increase that would go into effect in July 2014. You can provide feedback online about three fare increase options. Meeting schedule Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Thursday, March 27, 2014 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (“CMT”) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist CMT with an advertising campaign on CMT’s new Try & Ride Program, a program to entice new riders to the transit system with complimentary tickets, personalized route from home to work, and a journal to document their experiences. This project will include … Continued
Downtown St. Louis is one of the best transit served neighborhoods of the region and we are excited to celebrate the new developments our transit system supports. In addition to the $380 million redevelopment of the Gateway Arch, most closely served by the Arch-Laclede’s Landing station, there are several other big developments to mention. The … Continued
CMT’s grants and program manager, Lenora Fisher, will presenting to the OACAP open meeting on Wednesday, March 26 at 11:00 am and you are invited to attend. She will present on “Exploring St. Louis through Transit and your Own Ten Toes” at the Crown Center for Senior Living/Weinberg Lounge. The Crown Center is located at … Continued