Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with AARP in St. Louis, the Centene Foundation and the St. Clair County Transit District, is excited to announce that registration is now available for the Spring 2026 session of the popular walking program which is widely recognized for helping more than 10,000 older adults integrate walking and …

SCCTD would like to make the public aware of the following notice: To ensure the safety of our community during tomorrow’s inclement weather, The Blues Service will not operate on Saturday, January 24th. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay warm and safe. Please monitor local weather for updates. Questions about the change …

For nearly the past two decades, the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy agency Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – in conjunction with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District – has helped more than 10,000 older adults integrate walking and public transit use to explore area attractions in a group setting …

As you know, public transportation goes far beyond simply getting people where they need to go. Per an economic impact study commissioned in conjunction with Citizens for Modern Transit, SCCTD contributes $129.5 million to the local economy each year in St. Clair County through its transit services and related activities. In partnership with Bi-State Development, …

In 2025, SCCTD continued to work to expand its MetroBikeLink System. In March, the $4.3 million, 1.1-mile Tecklenburg Trail opened in Belleville, linking West Belleville residents to the broader trail network. The project preserves local forest land with 120 new trees and features a 400-foot bridge over Illinois 161. The Liberty Heights Trail in Fairview …

Don’t miss your chance to get the most up-to-date information on the highly anticipated 5.2-mile MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) invites area residents to its virtual Talking Transit event on Thursday, January 15, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. Jon Schaller – Senior Project Manager at Gonzalez Companies – …

From overseeing the extension of the MetroLink alignment to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and enhancing rider experiences through bus bench installations, to opening new trails as part of its ever-evolving MetroBikeLink System and helping to provide nearly 3.3 million transit trips per year ­­–– St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) remains on the move. In …

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) Board of Trustees approved a $222,955 contract with TWM to design the 1.4-mile trail Frank Scott Parkway West Shared-use Trail in Swansea. This trail will connect into the SCCTD MetroBikeLink system at the Memorial MetroLink Station. Scope of services will include conceptual design, drainage and hydraulics, prefinal plans, …

The St. Clair County Transit District Board of Commissioners voted on December 16 to award up to a $176,000 contract to Benesch for a review of the 2020 Transit Vision plan to ensure coverage in St. Clair County post-pandemic. The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) underwent an in-depth review of its existing system in …

With many transit agencies in Illinois – including those in the large urban areas like Chicago – facing a fiscal cliff as early as 2026, the Illinois House and Senate passed SB 2111 on October 30.This included a House vote of 72-33 in favor of this historic investment that will positively position Illinois transit for …

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) have selected Dovetail for the public awareness campaign around the opening of the extension of the MetroLink alignment to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in 2026. Dovetail was selected from a pool of 11 proposals – evaluated based on the following established criteria: …