Forum will Allow Transit Officials to Engage Directly with the Public on Upcoming Changes
In an effort to proactively address the many changes surrounding public transit in 2025, Citizens for Modern Transit is hosting a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” in partnership with officials from Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District. The event will take place on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at noon via Zoom. It will provide a platform for transit riders, and the community at-large, to ask questions about the new MetroBus fare system, Call-A-Ride changes, the latest developments tied to the Secure Platform Plan, transit expansion efforts, possible service changes in March 2025, and more. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be completed online at www.cmt-stl.org.
The discussion will feature Trenise Winters, Assistant Executive Director of Metro Transit; Jessica Gershman, Assistant Executive Director of Planning & System Development at Metro Transit; Timothy Nittler, Senior Director of Capital Projects at Metro Transit, and Tom Curran, Executive Vice-President of Administration at Bi-State Development. The conversation will be moderated by Kimberly Cella, Executive Director of Citizens for Modern Transit.
Those interested in submitting a question in advance of the forum can do so via Citizens for Modern Transit’s social media channels or by emailing the advocacy organization directly at info@cmt-stl.org. Questions will also be taken through the “chat” feature on Zoom during the forum.
“There are a host of changes in store for transit in 2025, and we wanted to start off the year by providing riders, and our stakeholders, with as much information as possible so they know what to expect,” commented Cella. “This forum provides a platform for the public to ask questions and gain insights on Metro Transit routes, frequencies, fare policies and more.”
CMT’s “Candid Conversation with Commuters,” targeting the general public, is a spin-off of its quarterly “Talking Transit” events designed to keep members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders and others in the loop on issues and efforts influencing the local transit system. These educational gatherings feature guest speakers and panel discussions that address a wide range of topics, including transit-oriented development, safety and security, best practices, service changes and more. To learn more about these events and how CMT is working to further transit access in the St. Louis region, visit www.cmt-stl.org.
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization. Established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis, CMT’s mission is focused on championing, challenging, encouraging and advocating for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve quality of life. To help support this mission, the organization works to develop ridership programming, transform spaces around transit stops, help secure local and federal transit funding, serve as a strong and effective voice on transit-related issues and opportunities, and ensure safe, convenient, user-friendly and affordable access to the area’s integrated public transportation system. To learn more, visit www.CMT-STL.org or follow the organization on Facebook, X, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Harris
(314)436-9090
kelly@hausergrouppr.com