Citizens for Modern Transit, in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and supported by the St. Clair County Transit District and the Centene Foundation, is thrilled to announce registration for the fall 2024 session of the CMT Ten Toe Express® is now open.
The session will kick off on August 28 with an exciting tour of the historic 150 year old Eads Bridge, which now serves as the conduit for moving the region’s light rail system across the Mississippi River. The session will feature 12 weeks of walks, running from August 28 through the end of November.
With groups meeting at transit centers, this unique program combines transit and walking to showcase weekly guided walks and tours of interesting destinations in the St. Louis area. The program is an opportunity to learn how to navigate the region via public transit while simultaneously creating new friendships and exploring sites of historical and cultural relevance.
Registration in the fall 2024 CMT Ten Toe Express® program can be completed online here or at the following in-person registration events:
- Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shrewsbury Community Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119
- Friday, August 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Clair County Office on Aging, 201 North Church Street Belleville, IL 62220
- Tuesday, August 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Belleville Transit Center, 718 Scheel St. Belleville, IL 62220
- Wednesday, August 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shrewsbury Community Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119
- Tuesday, August 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Belleville Transit Center, 718 Scheel St. Belleville, IL 62220
- Friday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Clair County Office on Aging, 201 North Church Street Belleville, IL 62220
Since its inception in 2007, the CMT Ten Toe Express® program has helped thousands of older adults and other individuals lead healthier lives by linking activity, sociability and exercise with the use of MetroLink and MetroBus. Each weekly CMT Ten Toe Express® walking tour is led by a trained, volunteer walk leader and ranges in length from 0.3 to 5 miles, depending on the group and destination.
Tours typically start at an area transit center, such as: Forest Park-DeBaliviere, Belleville, or Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I44. Participants then take the MetroLink or MetroBus to a variety of locations, including parks, neighborhoods, museums, and walking trails, where they explore local attractions and may stop for lunch or a snack before heading back. Special walks are scheduled periodically throughout the season. Walking maps with instructions on how to utilize transit to get to many of the region’s cultural and entertainment hot spots are available online to assist those who want to explore areas independently or in smaller groups.
Registrants in the CMT Ten Toe Express® program will receive a walking kit which includes a green belt bag that can be used to hold your belongings while walking, a pedometer, access to printable maps, transit tickets, and a “Tips & Tricks” manual with information to help you prepare for group walks.
Any questions about the CMT Ten Toe Express® program can be directed to 314-231-7272 or ktroxell@cmt-stl.org.