Transit Matters. Riders Matter. Your Investment Matters. Join CMT with a Year-End Gift

Dear Transit Supporter: 

Public transit benefits individuals and the region, in Missouri and Illinois. It gets people where they need to go, preserves and enhances existing neighborhoods, promotes unity, stimulates the economy, achieves regional objectives – and requires collaboration to succeed. 2025 has underscored the many reasons why transit matters, and your support is critical to transit success in 2026. Please consider a year-end gift today. 

As the region’s transit advocacy organization, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) works to champion, challenge and encourage the advancement of public transit access to better connect communities, promote equity and drive economic growth. Our vision, tenacity and extraordinary leadership also play a fundamental role in helping maintain a safe, integrated and affordable transportation system for the St. Louis region. To continue mobilizing our transit advocacy efforts, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you.

This past year alone, contributions helped us:

• Secure funding for transit development and expansion;
• Commission pilot programming, studies and assessments to quantify the value of transit, make informed decisions and advance transit accessibility;
• Establish programming that meets ever-evolving marketplace needs;
• Ensure a safe and secure ride for all;
• Keep elected officials and key stakeholders informed on transit-related issues and opportunities;
• Transform the areas around transit stops into vibrant, engaging spaces;
• Launch a new program around bus stop amenities;
• Build grassroot support for both riders and non-riders;
• Host quarterly Talking Transit and Commuter Engagement events;
• Build ridership, and
• Promote the benefits of taking public transit.

As we head into 2026, there is a lot to be excited about. CMT will continue working to increase community collaboration and support for transit at the regional and state levels, help grow ridership numbers, further safety and security efforts, support expansion efforts and continue creating programming that helps ease rider usability.

In order to do this, we need your help. Please consider making a special year-end, tax deductible gift today. Your donation will go a long way towards furthering our efforts and will make a lasting impact on public transit for decades to come. If you are interested in helping to mobilize our advocacy efforts, please email me at kcella@cmt-stl.org. Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Kimberly M. Cella
CEO, Citizens for Modern Transit