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Sighted: The Hanging Straps of MetroLink
Seen these guys around lately? Maybe not. Actually, they’ve been installed in a MetroLink train for year now. These cloth or vinyl hanging straps are one of the most ubiquitous symbols of public transit, dating back to the 1800′s and … Continue reading
Posted in Inside Metro, Making Transit Easy, Transit Lifestyle
Tagged Hanging Straps, MetroLink, Riders
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What’s Next For Metro Transit
On Tuesday, April 6 St. Louis County voters passed Proposition A, a half-cent sales increase to fund the restoration and expansion of public transit in the region. The dedicated funding from this sales tax will provide a likely $75-80 million … Continue reading
Introducing New Metrostlouis.Org Home Page
We are proud to introduce a new look for the home page of Metro’s official website Metrostlouis.org! We have been working hard at Metro to redevelop and redesign the Metrostlouis.org website. The complete rollout of the Phase One of the … Continue reading
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Looking for a fun, educational and free field trip? TRAINS!
Kids love trains. I’m pretty sure trains rank up there with puppies, cartoons, giant lollipops and sprinklers. Why? Maybe it’s because trains look like giant versions of the toys we played with on wooden tracks. Trains are fast, big and … Continue reading
Vandeventer Bridge Demolition and Reconstruction Time-Lapse Video
Metro engages in two areas of activity: one, transit operations for MetroLink, MetroBus and Metro Call-A-Ride, and two, capital projects. “Capital” projects are projects that add to the infrastructure of the system – think buses, railroad ties, bridges, and buildings. … Continue reading
Getting Ready for First Major Snowfall of 2010
It’s that time of year in St. Louis – INCLEMENT WEATHER! St. Louis weather is notoriously fickle, jumping from a blustery chill to warmer temperatures in a matter of days. Metro Transit Operations has to be ready for the … Continue reading
Posted in Inside Metro, Making Transit Easy, Metro in 60 Seconds
Tagged metrobus, MetroLink, safety, Weather
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Vandeventer Bridge is open for MetroLink service!
Congratulations to the Vandeventer Bridge demolition and construction team…the bridge is now open to MetroLink service between the Central West End and Grand stations. It opens today, three days ahead of schedule. The $5-million project to replace the 80-year-old bridge … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Projects, Inside Metro
Tagged Capital Projects, Construction, Engineering, Vandeventer Bridge
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Put Down the Sandwich: Why No Eating and Drinking on STL Transit
There is no eating or drinking allowed on MetroLink, MetroBuses, or Call-A-Ride vans. Technically, even drinking water is prohibited (exceptions are made for emergencies). And yes, that includes your morning coffee. You can still carry food or beverage onto the … Continue reading
UPDATED: Live Chat With Metro Online Today at Noon
Thanks to the Post-Dispatch, Metro holds a live online chat every other Wednesday at noon, hosted on the Post-Dispatch website. You have to have a login set up on the STLtoday website, but you can submit your questions any time … Continue reading
Giving Thanks
In the excitement and chaos of planning big Thanksgiving dinners and plotting our Black Friday shopping routes, we at NextStop just want to pause a moment and say, Thank you. Thank you for making NextStop a part of your daily … Continue reading
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