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
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
Additional MetroLink stops will be studied by H3 Studio, Inc. for Station Area Plans. St. Louis Development Corporation has contracted with H3 Studio, Inc., to develop Station Area Plans for three existing MetroLink station areas along the current alignment and two proposed station areas along the planned Northside-Southside MetroLink extension alignment. All Station Area Plans … 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
Collaborating with the community development group, Beyond Housing, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) adds the Rock Road MetroLink station to its list of stations covered at “Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute” on Friday, May 10 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Morning transit, bicycle and walk commuters can stop by for a complimentary granola … 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
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
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
The Missouri General Assembly reconvened this week after a week off for spring break. There were several items related to transit funding this week. BUDGET HB 4, containing MoDOT’s budget, was voted out 146-10. The bill was voted out with transit’s additional $500,000 in tact. This additional $500,000 would be in addition to the Governor’s … 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 10 at several popular MetroLink stations and transfer centers. The morning’s transit, bicycle and walk commuters can stop by for a complimentary granola bar, a thank you for riding, and information on … Continued
We are pleased to announce Citizens for Modern Transit’s Best Transit Picture winner for March 2013. The winner receives a free month-long Metro pass. This month’s winner was selected by CMT’s new Grants and Program Manager, Lenora Fisher. “The smile and sunshine in this picture brightened a cold and dreary March afternoon. I couldn’t help … Continued