Metro’s next service change will take effect March 10, 2014. Brief details of the Service Change are as follows: SUMMARY OF MARCH 10, 2014 SERVICE CHANGES #11 Chippewa: Running time adjustments to improve schedule adherence on weekdays. #27 North County Shuttle: Due to the closing of stores in the Jamestown Mall, this route will access … Continued
Based on the recommendations of the recently-completed St. Louis Rapid Transit Connecter Study (RTCS), Bi-State asked its Operations Committee to review the results of the RTCS and forward the results to Metro’s full Board of Commissioners for approval. The Board’s approval of this report would allow Metro Staff to proceed to the next phase of … Continued
CMT is excited to welcome the ‘Deal’ Guy as he calls himself, Francis DeCoste, to St. Louis next week to focus on the community around the Forest Park MetroLink Station. MetroLink opened in St. Louis in 1993, and unlike other cities, building around our public transit infrastructure has not gone as far as the region … Continued
Meeting dates, times and locations will be announced next month for the public to comment on three proposed Metro transit fare increase options. The Operations Committee for the Bi-State Development Agency’s Board of Commissioners has authorized Metro staff to schedule several public meetings and a public hearing in March to receive input on options for … Continued
The Pagedale Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance establishing the “E – Transit Oriented Development Form Based Zoning District” in the City of Pagedale Zoning Code on Feb. 13 at their meeting. This process was made possible through a unique collaboration of community stakeholders and local organizations who see the value in building around the … Continued
Metro is looking at a possible fare increase for FY2015 with a goal of increasing revenues to maintain current service levels. This fare increase will focus on Metro passes. Current MetroBus ($2.00) and Call-A-Ride ($4.00) one ride cash fares will remain the same. There are three options on the table for fare increases. Two of … Continued
CMT wrapped up its latest survey of St. Louisans on their perceptions of transit in January. Whether discussing preferred method of transportation, benefits of transit, or more transit, survey respondents indicated across the board proximity to living and working near transit played a role in whether they viewed it as an option for themselves especially the MetroLink system. Eighty-five … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and Beyond Housing are pleased to announce the 2nd session of the Ten Toe Express, Rock Road MetroLink Station walking group. Co-sponsored by CMT and Beyond Housing and funded by a Healthy Corridor Grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health, the Rock Road Ten Toe walking group launched in the … Continued
We know that development around Light Rail is the key to moving the St. Louis region and transit system forward, and CMT has released a resource to encourage Transit Oriented Development that the region needs. In partnership with Metro, CMT has created real estate spec sheets for the areas around all 37 MetroLink Stations. These … Continued
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
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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