The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) has initiated a new, statewide public engagement effort called “On the Move” to involve citizens in determining the future of Missouri’s transportation infrastructure and investments. Largely due to funding issues, MODOT is not currently able to execute all the needed improvements to the state’s highways, bridges, railways, and greenways. … Continued
The Spring 2013 session of the Ten Toe Express is set to kick of the week of April 8. The 12-week Spring session will last from April to June, with weekly walks starting at the Brentwood, Forest Park, Belleville, and Shrewsbury MetroLink stations. Check online for walk schedules and details at http://tentoes.cmt-stl.org/Home/tabid/59/Default.aspx. Our Kick-off Walk to the … Continued
There was a lot of activity last week in Jefferson City with regards to transportation in Missouri. Senator Kehoe filed SJR 16. Upon voter approval, the bill would call for a temporary one-cent sales and use tax to bolster the creation and maintenance of city, county and state transportation needs by raising $7.9 billion in … Continued
The MetroLink Monitor Program was established as part of the efforts of the Riders’ Advocate Committee at Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) to monitor the quality and condition of stations along the MetroLink alignment. Volunteers observe and record conditions at each of the 37 MetroLink stations and report their findings to CMT on a monthly … Continued
A new report recently released by the Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) offers strategies for the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to tap into its TOD potential. The report focuses on three areas of investment – infrastructure, new development, and building the capacity of community groups. Stations with the best potential for TOD have been identified … Continued
Senator Mike Kehoe, R- Jefferson City and chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, held a press conference today to announce his efforts to push for a one-cent sales tax for transportation in Missouri. So the big question is does “transportation” include public transit as a part of the funding package? Inquiring minds want to know. According … Continued
Take Metro to Mardi Gras this year and avoid the hassle of traffic and parking in Soulard! In order to accommodate those attending this year’s Mardi Gras celebrations in Soulard, Metro is offering special MetroLink service, shuttles, and passes. Extra trains, running every 7.5 minutes, will service MetroLink stations between Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Fairview Heights starting … Continued
A new $54 million transit-oriented development project in Miami’s Liberty City community will take up about one block of the neighborhood and will include restaurants, retail, housing, a theater, and a bus transfer center with five different bus routes that will connect the development to downtown Miami as well as the city’s Metrorail system. Of … Continued
What kind of transportation system do you want to see for Missouri? That’s the question the Missouri Department of Transportation will be asking of Missourians over the next few months with a new statewide initiative called “On The Move.” Public transportation advocates must respond with the need for a robust public transportation system for MO. … Continued
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce held their annual transportation conference yesterday in Jefferson City. Senate and House transportation committee chairs, Senator Mike Kehoe, R- Jefferson City, and Representative Dave Schatz, R- Sullivan, were given an opportunity to discuss the highly anticipated transportation package, which according to Senator Kehoe, will be filed in the next ten days. … Continued
Live Well Ferguson’s Program Manager, Elizabeth Simons, has submitted a project which has been dubbed a finalist in the GOOD Maker Challenge. In order to work with the GOOD team in Los Angeles to launch her project, she needs to obtain the most votes among the other contestants. Elizabeth’s project, Waiting on a Bus: Stories … Continued
Happy New Year! Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is kicking into high planning gear for the Great Race II to spark some friendly competition between alternative transportation modes in St. Louis on May 23, 2013. Designed to play off the CBS television hit, The Amazing Race, the event will place TEAM TRANSIT, TEAM BIKE and … Continued
East West Gateway Council of Governments has put forth a study on Transit Oriented Development as it relates to St. Louis MetroLink. This study outlines that while MetroLink’s 37 stations provide great connections for the region, the stations themselves don’t provide much opportunity to live and work near transit, while using it as the “primary … Continued
The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is seeking a consulting firm with expertise in transit station area planning and development. The objective is 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. This study will be funded … Continued
The Missouri House and Senate have announced their committee assignments for 2013. Below are committees that could have a direct impact on any funding for public transit in Missouri. Please consider dropping a note or an email to these individuals about the importance of an expanded, integrated public transportation system in the state that is … Continued