Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for a virtual “Talking Transit” event, featuring Metro Transit leaders, to be held via ZOOM at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23. Transit is essential to communities, and since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Metro Transit has been working around the clock to implement protocols to ensure the safety and security of riders and operators. Leaders from Metro Transit will share insights on the successes and lessons learned over the last several months – as well as the plans in place to continue to move our region forward. The event is free and open to public, but pre-registration is required.
The event will feature a panel discussion with Taulby Roach, President and CEO of Bi-State Development; Kevin Scott, General Manager of Field Security for Metro Transit; and Charles Stewart, Bi-State Development Executive Vice-President of Organizational Effectiveness. Each will address separate topics of interest before answering questions.
“Metro Transit and the other transit agencies in our region have shown effective leadership and guidance in navigating through these unprecedented times,” said Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We applaud them for their efforts and look forward to gaining greater insight into all that has been accomplished and what the future holds for transit in the region at our first-ever, virtual ‘Talking Transit’ event.”
Registration for this virtual event can be completed online at www.cmt-stl.org. The cost is free for CMT members and non-members. The event is being sponsored by HDR in partnership with CMT.
CMT hosts quarterly “Talking Transit” events 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 addressing 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 Citizens for Modern Transit is working to further transit access in the St. Louis region, call (314) 231-7272, find the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @cmt_stl.
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the region’s transit advocacy organization. It was established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis and works to develop, support and enhance programming and initiatives to ensure safe, convenient and affordable access to the region’s integrated public transportation system. CMT champions, challenges, encourages and advocates for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region. To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl.org.
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Harris
314-436-9090