Citizens for Modern Transit and AARP in St. Louis are looking to revamp a MetroBus stop in the City of St. Louis for its next “Transit Stop Transformation Project.” The project will turn the selected site into an active, engaging space featuring vibrant colors, seating, shading, green space and more. The organizations have issued a call for nominations to help identify the best site – within the limits of the City of St. Louis – to build a better bus stop. Nominations can be completed through Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at www.cmt-stl.org.
Five “Transit Stop Transformation Projects” projects have been completed to-date. The first of which was an older, rundown bus shelter – located at the southwest corner of Manchester Rd. and Marshall Ave. in Maplewood – that was transformed into a fun, ADA accessible artistic space that now boasts vibrant colors, new shelters, seating, better lighting, a hopscotch game and an art installation by a local artist. Since then, similar transformations have opened to the public at the Emerson Park, Belleville, North Hanley and 5th & Missouri Transit Centers, and another one is underway at the Fairview Heights Transit Center.
“These projects transform places people typically pass through on their way to their next destination into community amenities that improve safety and security, build ridership and increase engagement around transit,” commented Kimberly Cella, executive director for Citizens for Modern Transit. “We hope the community will take the time to help us identify the best MetroBus stop for our next effort. The process is quick and easy.”
Those interested in nominating a MetroBus stop in the City of St. Louis can go to www.cmt-stl.org and click on the “Let’s Build a Better Bus Stop” icon on the homepage to get to the nomination form. Information required includes: the bus stop number and street address, an explanation of why that bus stop needs a transformation, a list of possible community partners and the nominator’s contact information. There is also a section where a photo of the bus stop can be uploaded.
Citizens for Modern Transit and AARP in St. Louis will announce the selected stop in January 2024. From there the organizations will begin public engagement efforts, create design concepts, finalize the design and begin construction. The project is estimated to be completed in the Fall of 2024. To learn more about Citizens for Modern Transit and its “Transit Stop Transformation Projects,” visit www.cmt-stl.org.
About Citizens for Modern Transit
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.
About AARP in St. Louis
AARP in St. Louis is the local connection for AARP – the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Locally this is done through virtual & in-person engagement opportunities, legislative efforts on the local, state and federal level, educational resources, and volunteer opportunities. Advocating for and supporting efforts that contribute to creating a lifelong community is at the core of what we do in the St. Louis region. www.aarp.org/stlouis
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Harris
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