The counting system which Metro employs on MetroLink and MetroBus, automatic passenger counters (APCs), are now in use in Dallas on the DART light rail system. These infrared sensors over the doors count passengers as they enter the rail car, thereby eliminating a visual counting system. Sounds more efficient, right? Well just how much more … Continued
In August, Metro ridership saw over 1.5 million boardings system-wide, with an average of 54,000 commuters boarding each week day. Central West End MetroLink Station topped the stations for ridership close to 6,000 on an average week day. Forest Park was close behind with over 4,200 riders. Civic Center and North Hanley saw well over … Continued
MetroBikeLink 2.2 mile extension opening October 18 Attention St. Clair County area cyclists, walkers and joggers, the new 2.2 mile MetroBikeLink Trail extension located between the Swansea MetroLink Station and the Memorial Hospital Station is set to open in mid-October, helping to further the evolving multi-model transportation system throughout Southwestern Illinois. Join the St. Clair … Continued
In the last five years, transit use has increased faster than any other mode of transportation, yet many St. Louisans still shy away from it because of the fear of the unknown. To combat this issue, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is hosting a “Commuter Happy Hour” event to reinforce the system’s ease of usability … Continued
MetroLink trains will not operate in Illinois between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations from 8 p.m. until the end of service October 1-4 and October 7 in order to accommodate ongoing MetroLink track work. The St. Clair County Transit District will transport Red Line MetroLink customers by MetroBus from the College MetroLink Station to the … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is another “Commuter Happy Hour” event to reinforce the system’s ease of usability and benefits. All area residents, including longtime MetroLink users and potential new riders, are invited to stop by the North Hanley MetroLink Station on Wednesday, October 10 anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. for this fun-filled, evening … Continued
This past week, CMT highlighted in our eblast that only a few months ago, Metro brought on board a new Chief of the Department of Public Safety, Richard Zott. Mr. Zott hails from New Jersey and after his college years, spent sixteen years with the U.S. Air Force. He was the commander of a 500 … Continued
More than 75 CMT members, friends, developers and interested citizens joined CMT this morning for the Opportunities Around Light Rail Panel Discussion. Local ‘champions’ highlighted opportunities around their stations, and Amos Harris, partner with Spinnaker St. Louis, highlighted his brand new TOD in the $250 million Mercantile Exchange Development atop the Convention Center Staton. One of the most … Continued
Recently, Citizens for Modern Transit was honored to have been chosen as the 2012 recipient of one of The Giving Community‘s quarterly donations. The Giving Community is a St. Louis-based organization, currently composed of a group of friends from the region and surrounding area who are united by their common interest in social justice and … Continued
The Washington University Office of Sustainability is hosting its first-ever conference this fall to explore innovative ideas and strategies that advance a sustainable urban future. For the first time in human history, the majority of the world’s population now lives in cities. The conference is FREE and open to all students, faculty, staff and community … Continued
To accommodate ongoing MetroLink track work in Illinois, MetroLink trains will not operate between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations from 8 p.m. until the end of service September 17-20 and September 23. The St. Clair County Transit District will transport Red Line MetroLink customers by MetroBus from the College MetroLink Station to the Shiloh-Scott MetroLink … Continued
CMT’s keynote speaker, Laura Aldrete, spoke about the impacts of Denver’s transit program on the local economy and development. Aldrete oversses the Denver office of Parsons Brinckerhoff’s PlaceMaking Group. Prior to her position at Parsons Brinckerhoff, she served as the assistant director of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, working to realize community revitilazation in blighted … Continued
Fresh food markets and $250 million MX highlight of awards ceremony at Annual Meeting. This year CMT’s Sandra Schoenberg Kling New Initiatives Award honored a great new way in St. Louis to deliver healthy foods to many of our communities through the transit system – Metro’s Mobile Markets. For the first time, St. Louisans can access … Continued
The Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) membership unanimously elected Jeffrey Aboussie, Building and Construction Trades Council of St. Louis, AFL-CIO; Bob Baer, former CEO of Metro; C.K. “Chip” Casteel, Jr., St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association; Bill Hartmann, St. Louis Community College; and Marcus Long, St. Louis College of Pharmacy to three year terms … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit capped off the 28th Annual Meeting with the release of the FY12 Annual Report. Attendees received copies which highlight some of the successes of CMT in FY12: 1. Record membership levels for the organization 2. TOD Advocacy work including two Urban Land INstitute (ULI) Technical Assistance Panels at the Belleville and … Continued