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
CMT is seeking a Public Relations consultant for a one and half year period which will be responsible for planning, executing and promoting these events and messaging items in partnership with the Citizens for Modern Transit staff. Work products will include press releases, website updates, execution of events, and outreach programs on the following topics … 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
As a part of the long range transportation plan for the St. Louis region, East West Gateway is holding a 4 part speaker series called Connected 2045. It will be a regional conversation about the future of transportation in St. Louis and will take place at the Missouri History Museum. We hope you’ll join CMT … Continued
This week launched the first of East West Gateway’s Open Houses gathering public opinion on their transportation improvement program and on their air quality conformity determination efforts. The open houses will run from June 4 – 26, the public comment period will run from May 29 – July 3. The open house schedule is below. … 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
Details of the Service Change effective June 9, 2014 are as follows: #8 Bates-Morganford: Time adjustments to improve schedule adherence on weekdays and Saturdays. #10 Gravois-Lindell: Time adjustments to improve schedule adherence on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. #16 City Limits: Number 7 time point on the route map has been moved from Arsenal and Jamieson … Continued
Think inchworm and bendy straw together and you will be thinking of Metro’s new articulated buses which will be hitting the streets of St. Louis on June 9 on the #70 Grand Line. The 60-foot rebuilt buses with 25 percent more capacity than the current buses on the Grand line will pivot or bend in the … 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
APTA announced the release of a new study showing the Economic Impact of Public Transportation Investment run by the Economic Development Research Group. The report focused on how investment in public transportation affects the economy in terms of employment, wages, and business income. It updates a 2009 report with the same title. The report shows … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council (SDCC) will host a public visioning session for restoring the Historic Wabash Station that sits atop the Delmar MetroLink Station on Saturday, June 7. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Collegiate School of Medicine and BioScience, located … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is showcasing its appreciation of those who regularly take transit, bike or walk to work, while encouraging those who drive to give transit a try through a series of “Wake up to a Sweeter Commute” events set for the remaining Fridays in May. Representatives from the organization, along with Y98’s … Continued