Virtual Forum Allows Transit Riders to Directly Connect with Transit Officials on the Rollout of the Secure Platform Plan
In an effort to enable transit riders to engage directly with transit officials on the rollout of new safety and security measures tied to the Secure Platform Plan, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is hosting a “Candid Conversation with Commuters” in partnership with Metro Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District. The virtual event will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. It will provide a platform for the community to ask questions about security gating, fencing, surveillance cameras, fare technology and the timetable associated with the implementation of the multi-tiered strategy designed to create a more secure transit environment. CMT will discuss how individuals can get involved. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be completed at www.cmt-stl.org.
The discussion will feature Kevin Scott, General Manager of Security at Bi-State Development; Travis Wood, Senior Program Director at Citizens for Modern 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.
“This virtual forum will enable transit riders and other stakeholder to get their questions answered, while allowing transit officials to reinforce important reminders and ensure the public knows how to access updates, educational videos and other pertinent information tied to the project,” said Cella.
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