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Transit Stop Transformation Projects

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the regional transit advocacy organization, and AARP in St. Louis initiated a pilot project through its Transit Placemaking Program in 2019 to transform the bus stop in the City of Maplewood. The Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation Project converted a bus stop into a fun, artistic space that encourages active play, cultivates community, and increases transit use.

The success of this initial project sparked interest in transforming other transit stops and stations in the St. Louis region. To date, Transit Stop Transformation Projects have been completed at seven locations, including bus stops in Maplewood and at 13th & Gravois in Soulard, as well as the Emerson Park, Belleville, North Hanley, 5th & Missouri and Fairview Heights Transit Centers. See case studies below for more information. Plans for additional projects are currently in the works.

Would you like to see this type of transformation at your transit Stop?

The Transit Stop Transformation Placemaking Program is an opportunity for communities, corporations and non-profits to partner with CMT and AARP in St. Louis to transform transit stops in their neighborhood. Sites are selected based on local government/municipal support, corporate or non-profit partners, and community engagement opportunities.

Download the booklets below to learn more:

TRANSIT STOP TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS ARE PRODUCTS of PARTNERSHIPS in ACTION

Goals

  • Work with stakeholders to build consensus and policies to move permanent development forward
  • Establish a lasting development (shelter, play area, etc.) at the bus stop to improve safety and security, build ridership on the system and increase activity around transit 
  • Reinforce the element of fun/community that comes with ctivating space around transit and building community

DELIVERABLES

  • Local governments
  • Corporations
  • Non-profits
  • Community Groups

PARTNERSHIPS

  • Site Selection
  • Project Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Design and Construction

Completed Projects:

City of St. Louis Bus Stop – Soulard Neighborhood

Case Study: City of St. Louis Bus Stop Transit Stop Transformation Project

Blog: Transit Stop Transformation Project at the MetroBus Stop at 13th and Gravois Avenue Near Soulard Opens to the Public

Fairview Heights Transit Center

Case Study: Fairview Heights Transit Stop Transformation Project

Blog: Transit Stop Transformation Project at Fairview Heights Transit Center Opens to the Public

5th & Missouri Transit Center

Case Study: 5th & Missouri Transit Stop Transformation Project

Blog: 5th & Missouri Transit Stop Transformation Unveiled on July 25, 2023

North Hanley Transit Center

Case Study: North Hanley Transit Center Transit Stop Transformation Project

Blog: Transit Stop Transformation Project at the North Hanley Transit Center Opens to the Public

Belleville Transit Center

Case Study: Belleville Transit Center Transit Stop Transformation Project

Blog: The Transit Stop Transformation Project at Belleville Transit Center Opens to the Public

Emerson Park Transit Center

Case Study: Emerson Park Transit Stop Transformation Project 

Blog Post: The Transit Stop Transformation Project at Emerson Park Transit Center Opens to the Public

Maplewood MetroBus Stop

Case Study: Maplewood MetroBus Transit Stop Transformation Project

Blog: Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation Project Complete, Open to the Public

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