For the first time in Missouri history, voters have the opportunity to support a dedicated funding source for public transportation. The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission approved a list of priority projects to fund through Amendment 7 including more than $800 million in transit projects over the next ten years including committed matches to Amendment 7 … Continued
With more than 200 local drivers trying transit for the first time, now is a great time for local employers to encourage employees to try transit too. CMT often hears about parking restrictions, parking costs, and the countless other hassles of driving to work every day. In an attempt to help encourage commuters to try transit, … Continued
Amendment 7 is the only proposition before us now to provide additional resources for public transit. Currently, Missouri ranks near the bottom of the list nationally with regards to state funding for transit. Last year , Metro received less than $400,000 in state funds for the operation of a $250 million plus budget. Citizens for Modern Transit endorses … Continued
Today, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) announced its support for Amendment 7, a three-fourths of one percent increase in Missouri’s sales tax dedicated to the improvement of priority transportation projects in Missouri. “Passage of HJR 68 to move Amendment 7 to the ballot this August was a monumental task in and of itself,” said Kim … Continued
CMT and the St. Louis Green Business Challenge presented a panel discussion on the ins and outs of CarSharing in St. Louis on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Jean Ponzi of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge and Missouri Botanical Gardens introduced the Green Business Challenge and the benefits to companies for participating. She highlighted that … Continued
A Metro transit fare increase approved last month by the Bi-State Development Agency Board of Commissioners will go into effect on July 1. The cost of a MetroLink one-ride trip, as well as the weekly, monthly, and university semester passes will change. The cost of the one-ride MetroLink fare will increase from $2.25 to $2.50, … Continued
MoDOT and the regional planning commissions across the state will hold open house meetings to ask residents and stakeholders to weigh in on regional and community transportation priorities that will accompany the transportation measure (Amendment 7) on the August 5 ballot- the proposed 3/4 percent general sales tax for transportation. This August, Missouri voters will be … Continued
For many area residents, the thought of using mass transit comes with a mass number of questions like – What route do I take? How long does it take? Where do I purchase tickets? What if I take the MetroLink to work and later need my car? To help combat this issue and help area … Continued
National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation (instead of driving) and save money. What a great idea! Riding public transit is an economical way to save money, particularly when gas prices are high. The latest American Public Transit Association’s Transit Savings Report shows that a two person household that downsizes to one … Continued
Join CMT and the St. Louis Regional Chamber’s Green Business Challenge to hear all about the opportunities for your business with Carsharing through Enterprise Carshare. Complimentary program for CMT members; $10 for non-members Where: St. Louis Regional Chamber, One Metropolitan Square (211 N. Broadway) – Suite 1300, St. Louis, MO 63102 When: Tuesday June 24, … Continued
As you’ve heard by now, Missouri voters will be asked to vote on a proposed 3/4 cent sales tax for transportation this August. Money from the tax will be allocated to regional authorities which will then distribute the money based on a priority list compiled by those same authorities. This tax would be the first new … Continued
Do you work for a Workplace where how you get to work is important? Do you receive benefits, subsidies, or flexibility in order to make a choice for your commute?Thanks to a 2014 APTA grant, CMT will award one company in the St. Louis Region a membership to the Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) program … Continued
What should be the St. Louis region’s vision for the future of transportation? What should be the priorities for this region if funding were to become available? What type of projects would you support? Weigh in on CMT’s survey here. The Missouri Legislature is going to give voters the opportunity to weigh in on their … Continued
Transit fares are set to rise on July 1 in the St. Louis region. Following public meetings and a public hearing, the Bi-State Development Agency/Metro narrowed the fare increase structure to one which was passed by its Board of Commissioners on Friday, May 23rd, 2014. The public was given the chance to weigh in on … Continued
As you know, CMT and the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council are holding a Public Visioning session for the historic Wabash Station on Saturday, June 7 from 8:30 am – 12:00. RSVP here if you can join us! AND we hope you could help! We are seeking old photographs from the station when it was in … Continued