Category Archives: Metro in 60 Seconds

Lights, Camera, Metro! Guide to Taking Video/Photos On Metro Transit

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Courtney

You are riding home on the train. The sun is setting, pink light washing over the train yards in midtown, and you think to yourself, “This would make a great photo.” Pull out your camera, snap, and you’ve captured a … Continue reading →

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Why MetroLink Doesn’t Have Turnstiles (At Least Not Right Now)

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Courtney

We hear a lot of questions at Metro about why we operate the why we do. One of the most persistent questions is: Why don’t we use turnstiles at MetroLink stations? The reason for the proof-of-payment system used on MetroLink … Continue reading →

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Become a fan of St. Louis Metro Transit on Facebook

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Courtney

  In addition to the blog and Metro’s official Twitter feed, STLMetro, we are now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/STLMetro.  Become a fan, leave comments, suggestions for improving service, find out Metro and transit news, share information about Metro with your … Continue reading →

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The Draft of Metro’s Long-Range Plan in 60 Seconds

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Courtney

We know everyone is busy. There is a lot of information out there to ingest. So this post is designed to be a 60-second summary (actual time may vary!) of the draft “Moving Transit Forward” plan presentation that we released … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for First Major Snowfall of 2010

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Courtney

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 →

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