We bring together powerful voices from across the St. Louis region who recognize the critical role public transit plays in advancing equity, economic growth, and quality of life. From our city mayor, to community advocates, business leaders, and Citizens for Modern Transit board members, these articles and commentaries highlight the urgent need for investment, thoughtful policy, and visionary planning to move St. Louis forward. Explore how transit continues to shape the conversation about our city’s future.
Guns on Transit Pose an Inherent Safety Risk
By CMT CEO Kimberly Cella, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 2025
Public Transit Provides Far More Benefit than Just Transportation
By Ken Sharkey, Managing Director of St. Clair County Transit District, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 2025
Kehoe's decision leads to significant public transit setback
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella, Columbia Missourian, July 2025
Taking Transit Off Track is Not What County Voters Want
By D’Andre Braddix, Chair of CMT Board of Directors, The Argus, June 2025
Transit Funding in Missouri Headed in Wrong Direction
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella, Columbia Missourian, February 2025
Conceal and Carry on Transit Must be Denied
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella, Columbia Missourian, January 2025
Transit Providers Working Together to Advocate for Investment
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella, Columbia Missourian, November 2024
Residents Can Weigh in on Transportation Access Component of Master Plan on Aging
By CMT Board Member Sheila Holm, Columbia Missourian, February 2024
Negative Impacts of Allowing Concealed Weapons Transit Cannot be Ignored
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella, Columbia Missourian, January 2024
The Green Line Would Transform St. Louis
By City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, St. Louis American, October 10, 2024
Proposed Green Line Would Move St. Louis Forward
By D’Andre Braddix, Chair of CMT Board of Directors, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 25, 2024
Negative Impacts of Allowing Concealed Weapons on Transit Cannot be Ignored
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 16, 2024
St. Louis County transit appropriation is crucial to the region
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 10, 2023
Supporting public transit starts with considering the ‘why’
By June McAllister Fowler in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 7, 2023.
Missouri Legislature Delivers for Transit; It’s Now Up to Governor to Take it Across the Finish Line
By CMT Executive Directory Kimberly Cella in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 28, 2023.
Public transit is crucial to the future of this region
By CMT Executive Director Kimberly Cella in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 15, 2023.
“Fun Transit Challenge Underscores Importance of Access to Higher Education”
By D’Andre Braddix, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, St. Louis Community College and Vice-Chair of Citizens for Modern Transit Board of Directors. Letter to the Editor, St. Louis American, March 16-22, 2023.
Messenger: Reduce crime in St. Louis? Mayor looks to transit, investment in north side
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 28, 2023.
MetroLink back on track after flooding ST. LOUIS
Metro and its partners took time to thank customers for dealing with delays and other challenges to public transit after the massive flash flooding.
Commentary: Neighborhood Transformation Begins at the MetroLink Station
St. Louis Business Journal, August 26, 2016, Kimberly Cella, CMT Executive Director and Sheila Holm, AARP in St. Louis
“Together, Find a Way Forward”
St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 24, 2016 Kimberly Cella, CMT Executive Director and Rose Windmiller, CMT Board Chair
“Define a clear strategy for future transit projects,”
CMT Executive Director Kim Cella in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, May 26, 2015
“AARP joins local walking group to introduce seniors to their region,”
By Harry Jackson in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Found on the world wide web on February 26, 2015
“Metro ranks but needs funding to roll”
By Kimberly Cella in the St. Louis Business Journal, pg. 31; Issue January 2-8, 2015; Vol.35, No.20
“All walks of Life Ride Together,”
By Kim Cella, St. Louis American. Found on the world wide web on November 13, 2014
“With Transportation Funding Dwindling, Regional Group Explores Alternatives,”
By Jason Rosenbaum, St. Louis Public Radio. Found on the world wide web on November 12, 2014
Paul Cook Audio Coverage of Try & Ride Program.
October 10, 2014. Found on the world wide web on October 10, 2014
Citizens for Modern Transit Launches Try & Ride Program,
West End Word, August 13, 2014
“The Great Race” is Always a Good Time.
By Dan Corrigan. May 21, 2014. West End Word
Citizens for Modern Transit Invite Area Residents to “Wake Up to a Sweeter Commute.”
May 16, 2014. riverbender.com
“Market Highlights Possibilities Around MetroLink”
By Kim Cella. May 14, 2014. St. Louis Public Radio
“Market Highlights Possibilities Around MetroLink”
By Kim Cella. May 14, 2014. St. Louis Public Radio
“Alternative Modes of Transportation to go Head-to-Head on May 8th as Part of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race Competition,” by Kim Cella. Friday, April 18, 2014 11:36 AM.
St. Louis Post Dispatch
MetroLink back on track after flooding ST. LOUIS
Metro and its partners took time to thank customers for dealing with delays and other challenges to public transit after the massive flash flooding
Commentary: Neighborhood Transformation Begins at the MetroLink Station
St. Louis Business Journal, August 26, 2016, Kimberly Cella, CMT Executive Director and Sheila Holm, AARP in St. Louis
“Together, Find a Way Forward”
St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 24, 2016 Kimberly Cella, CMT Executive Director and Rose Windmiller, CMT Board Chair
“Define a clear strategy for future transit projects,”
CMT Executive Director Kim Cella in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, May 26, 2015
“AARP joins local walking group to introduce seniors to their region,”
By Harry Jackson in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Found on the world wide web on February 26, 2015.
“Metro ranks but needs funding to roll”
by Kimberly Cella in the St. Louis Business Journal, pg. 31; Issue January 2-8, 2015; Vol.35, No.20.
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