Category Archives: Inside Metro

A Tale of Two States (and many, many cities): The Creation of the Bi-State Development Agency

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Courtney

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the formation of the Bi-State Development Agency (BSDA), now d.b.a. Metro. The Bi-State Compact was signed by representatives from Missouri and Illinois on this day in 1949 and ratified by Congress in 1950. While … Continue reading →

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MetroBus Operator Helped Rescue Lost 4-Year-Old Boy

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Courtney

When you meet Marshanette Densmore, it does not take very long to see that she is a very caring woman.  When I met the MetroBus operator from East St. Louis, she pulled up a chair and listened attentively, eyes warm … Continue reading →

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Metro’s Chief Operating Officer Ray Friem Receives FTA Award for Manager of the Year

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Courtney

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) presented Ray Friem, the Chief Operating Officer at Metro Transit, with the Region VII Transportation Manager of the Year Award today during the Missouri Public Transit Association meeting in Osage Beach, Missouri.  Region VII of the … Continue reading →

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Metro Welcomes New Board Commissioner Constance Gully

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Courtney

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has appointed Constance Gully to Metro’s Board of Commissioners. Mrs. Gully, a resident of Normandy, replaces Commissioner Dr. Richard LaBore, whose term expired. Dr. LaBore joined the Board in 2004. Since 2001, Mrs. Gully has served … Continue reading →

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Great ShakeOut in St. Louis Region Thursday at 10:15 a.m. to Practice for Earthquake

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Courtney

We all recognize that no community is immune from natural hazards like earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, winter storms, heat waves, or dam failures.  A community’s ability to recover from natural disasters depends, in part, on how the community has prepared for … Continue reading →

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Meet Metro’s Newest “Pawtner” in Safety – Lacy from SLMPD Canine Unit!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Courtney

In honor of National Puppy Day, we would like to interest you to the newest member of Metro’s Security team…Lacy! Lacy is an 15-month-old Black Labrador and member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s (SLMPD) Canine Unit. She lives … Continue reading →

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When Buses Talk, Maintenance Listens: Smart Bus Maintenance Means Greater Efficiencies, Big Savings

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Courtney

Chief Operating Officer Ray Friem would like to give credit where credit is due. After the magazine BUSRide Maintenance posted a story about Metro’s predictive monitoring maintenance program as its cover story, Friem insisted that the accolades needed to go … Continue reading →

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Inside Metro: John Langa Named Vice-President of Economic Development

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Courtney

Bi-State Development Agency/Metro President and CEO John Nations announced today that John Langa is joining the Agency as Vice-President of Economic Development for the Agency.  He will assume his new role on March 14. Mr. Langa brings nine years of … Continue reading →

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Michael Buehlhorn of Metro East Park & Recreation Appointed to Metro Board of Commissioners

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Courtney

St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark A. Kern has appointed Michael Buehlhorn to Metro’s Board of Commissioners. Mr. Buehlhorn, a resident of Swansea, Illinois, replaces Commissioner Dr. James T. Rosborg, whose term expired. Since 2004, Mr. Buehlhorn has served as … Continue reading →

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MetroBus Riders’ Sweet Valentine Delivery: 10 New Low-Floor Buses

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Courtney

MetroBus riders received a sweet Valentine’s Day Delivery today: 10 new low-floor MetroBus were unveiled at an event at the Brentwood Garage.  Metro Chief Operating Officer – Transit Ray Friem spoke today about the new buses, which include many features … Continue reading →

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