One item should be top priority for any employer and the region: Transit. You may not ride transit, you may not know anyone who uses the bus or MetroLink; however, Missouri needs transit. Transit creates, maintains and sustains JOBS that Missouri cannot afford to lose! Investing in transit will improve Missouri’ s economy. Transit provides access … Continued
We are thrilled to share our excitement for Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race II and extend our appreciation to all of our sponsors and teammates willing to participate. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, “The Amazing Race,” the race will place Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE and Team CARPOOL in a … Continued
The following Metro service changes will go into effect on Monday, March 11, 2013: • #02 Red: Routing changes. Rosedale Avenue will no longer be served in both directions on every trip. The route will proceed on Delmar Boulevard between Rosedale Avenue and Skinker Road in both directions to avoid the long red light at … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has hired Lenora Fisher as the new Grants/Program Manager for the organization. Lenora will begin work March 25, 2013. Ms. Fisher recently served as Washington University Center for Religion and Politics Assistant Director. Prior to that position, she spent two years working on the Obama Presidential Campaign, where her responsibilities ranged … Continued
Last summer the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) bill was passed into law, changing the way that transportation infrastructure is funded, as well as the role of the federal funding in local public transit projects. For fiscal year 2013, $10.6 billion has been authorized for federal transit assistance. One way for … Continued
As we await the first days of Spring, people are starting to think about outdoor activities. While many may not even link using transit and their health as a part of their outdoor activities, there is a signficant connnection to creating healthy lifestyles and livable communities. With obesity rates on the rise (Missouri’s obesity level exceed … Continued
Help Citizens for Modern Transit pick a T-shirt design for CMT’s Great Race II on May 23! We need a fresh look for this year’s race and we want your input. Shirt designs are posted on the Great Race II facebook page for viewing and voting. “Like” the design you think best represents the Great … Continued
Work is scheduled on the MetroLink system this week Wednesday through Sunday (February 27 to March 3) and passengers may experience short delays in the work zones. The affected areas of the MetroLink system are: Wellston MetroLink Station Rock Road MetroLink Station UMSL South MetroLink Station UMSL North MetroLink Station North Hanley MetroLink Station Laclede’s … Continued
As part of Metro’s efforts to “build a better experience” for transit customers, a new farebox pilot program was rolled out last October. As of today, February 25, Metro will debut the new fareboxes on three of the busiest bus lines in the city: #95 Kingshighway #90 Hampton #70 Grand In addition, the new fareboxes … Continued
CMT & Metro’s partnership on the three Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs) were the topic of discussion today at the American Planning Association St. Louis Chapter’s regular meeting. As we prepared information for the presentation, it came to my attention that the bold ideas that have been generated for each of the three … Continued
Beyond Housing has organized a series of community meetings to determine planning priorities for the City of Pagedale. Members of the community are invited to attend any of the meetings and provide input on a wide range of issues, such as public landscaping, street safety, placement of bike racks, and what kind of housing and … Continued
Committee hearings have been scheduled on the proposal of a 1 cent sales tax for transportation funding, filed by Sen. Mike Kehoe and Rep. Dave Hinson. Each hearing is set for two hours on the following dates and times: Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 12:00 pm in House Hearing Room 7 Sen. Schatz (chair of the House … Continued
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an ideal approach to community development for a number of reasons that are economic, social, and environmental in nature. But is TOD ideal for every community? A recent study by the Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) has mapped out a formula for determining the likelihood of success for TOD in individual communities. Five … Continued
Spring Ten Toe Express is right around the corner with some exciting new CMT Special Walks! We have recently added to our list of special walks for the Spring 2013 Session of the Ten Toe Express. See the walk details below or check the Ten Toe website for more information. We hope to see you … Continued
More than 100 CMT members and friends turned out to hear Dena Belzer, national TOD expert and President of Strategic Economics, last week in St. Louis for the Economics of Building Around Light Rail. Ms. Belzer highlighted economic benefits of building around light rail as well as what happens in communities that do not thoroughly think through their … Continued