Partners will be handing out Valentine treats to current riders on Feb. 14 and are offering Free Monthly Transit Passes for First-Time Transit Users
WHO: Representatives of Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), and hundreds of morning commuters
WHAT: Effort to thank current transit riders, while encouraging them to help friends, family members and coworkers who currently commute by driving get better acquainted with MetroLink and MetroBus
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Select Metro Transit locations, including: –
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- North Hanley Transit Center, 4300 N. Hanley Rd., St. Louis, MO 63134
- Cortex MetroLink Station, located at 270 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
- Central West End Transit Center, 410 S. Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center, 7201 Lansdowne Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119
- Belleville Transit Center, 800 Scheel Street, Belleville, IL 62221**
- 5th & Missouri Transit Center, 150 N. 6th St., East St. Louis, IL 62201
- **Spokespersons will be available at the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne 1-44 Transit Center
SIGNIFICANCE:
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – in conjunction with Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) – is encouraging motorists to get better acquainted with MetroLink and MetroBus this month through its “Match with Metro Transit” campaign. Those new to the public transit scene can get a free monthly transit pass for their school or workday commute during the month of March by registering before Thursday, Feb. 29, at www.cmt-stl.org. March passes are available to the first 250 individuals who register. Current riders will also receive a free, limited-edition, transit T-shirt if they get a new rider to register. Street teams will be at six Metro Transit locations during the morning commute on Valentine’s Day, handing out valentines and candy to thank riders and educate them about this effort. Taking MetroLink and MetroBus is convenient and cost-effective. It can also save commuters money on gas, parking and vehicle wear and tear. According to the American Public Transit Association, a two-person household can save as much as $10,000 annually by downsizing to one car and using public transit.
“Match With Metro Transit” is part of the partnering organizations’ ongoing efforts to interact with riders, strengthen relationships and reinforce their collective commitment to a safe, comfortable, customer-focused transit experience. To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl.org.
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