We know that development around Light Rail is the key to moving the St. Louis region and transit system forward, and CMT has released a resource to encourage Transit Oriented Development that the region needs. In partnership with Metro, CMT has created real estate spec sheets for the areas around all 37 MetroLink Stations. These … Continued
CMT recently conducted a survey of St. Louis residents to determine the top priority for transit for the region. Light rail took home a winner. Forty-five percent of the respondents indicated the number one transit priority for St. Louis should be the Northside/Southside MetroLink extension. The transit options were taken from East-West Gateway’s list of … Continued
While Transportation Day 2014 was postponed for tomorrow, Feb. 4 due to weather- there is still an opportunity to weigh in on public transit in Missouri as the discussions begin on HJR 68/SJR 48 – the proposed one-cent sales and use tax for transportation in Missouri. While the weather may keep you home tomorrow, consider … Continued
Congress has passed legislation that would fund the Federal government thru the rest of FY 2014. The legislation was approved by both chambers and now needs the President’s signature. The bill fully funds MAP-21, the two-year transportation bill. This legislation comes just 9 months before the expiration of MAP-21. Federal Highways Administration The legislation provides an … Continued
Missouri lawmakers convene today to kick off the Second Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly, which will run through May 16. Transit and funding for transportation should be a top priority as they head back to session today. Last session the Governor signed off on an additional $500,000 for public transit operations from General … Continued
CMT announces the release of a new policy brief on Form Based Code around transit in the Region. The report includes draft overlay zoning codes – one for the City of Pagedale and one for the for City of St. Louis. With the goal of creating more livable, walkable communities around transit, this brief can … Continued
As we wrap up 2013, where do we stand with transit in St. Louis? While there was no groundbreaking or construction in 2013, transit is on the move nationally and in the St. Louis region. Nationally, more than 50 transit projects were planned or under construction including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), light rail and streetcars totaling … Continued
The Crossing in Clayton will be a 24-story luxury apartment tower with 255 rental units adjacent to the Clayton Central Avenue MetroLink stop. The $350 million dollar development aims to offer an urban setting near transit that attracts professionals, corporate travelers, and students seeking the flexibility and advantages of renting. GTE Properties, a Chesterfield-based real … Continued
The St. Louis Development Corporation has posted reports from their Transit Oriented Development Studies on the Arch-Laclede’s Landing and Stadium Stations as well as on the Delmar Loop and Forest Park – DeBaliviere Stations. H3 Studio, Inc developed the plans and will be drafting plans for proposed stations along a planned Northside-Southside extension as well. … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit has just released an online survey to look at St. Louisans’ satisfaction with the public transit system and messaging that resonates well with them. This survey work is a part of a larger grant that CMT has received to increase ridership on the transit system. Please consider taking a moment to complete … Continued
This year, the Missouri General Assembly approved $560,875 in state transportation funds and $500,000 in general revenue for Missouri’s Transit Program. It was a part of the Missouri Department of Transportation appropriation in House Bill 4 and was approved by the Governor this past summer. This is an increase of $500,000 over the previous year’s appropriation. However, this … Continued
The Missouri Department of Transportation has released for review its draft 20 year Long Range Transportation Plan – “A Vision for Missouri’s Transportation Future.” While 20 years may seem like a long time, remember we just celebrated 20 years of MetroLink this past July, in transportation planning and construction, it is not. However, now is … Continued
Secretary of State Jason Kander announced that the initiative petition for a one cent transportation sales tax has been approved for circulation. The official ballot language reads: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: increase funding for state, county, and municipal street, road, bridge, highway and public transportation initiatives by increasing state sales/use tax by … Continued
HNTB Corporation’s recent survey shows that 76% of Americans “are open” to taking public transportation for a trip instead of driving, which is 7% more than responded this way in 2010. The survey, run the week of September 5 – 12 of 2013, collected responses from a random nationwide sample of 1,127 Americans. HNTB’s poll … Continued
Today, City of St. Louis Mayor Slay held a press conference at City Hall to announce new funding for housing developments near MetroLink and MetroBus. The City hopes to encourage development near transit as a means to increase access to jobs. The funding for the Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) of the City of St. Louis … Continued