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Now that the spring weather has finally arrived, Metro Transit wants to remind everyone to be safe and courteous out on the roads. Metro Transit joined MoDOT and Trailnet at a news conference Monday outside of the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. The event was aimed at emphasizing the importance of safely sharing the [...]

  Today (April 19) was a very special day for St. Louis Downtown Airport and the region in terms of safety, emergency response preparedness, training and aviation education. This morning, following its last flight, the Boeing 727-200F aircraft operated for 20 years by FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, was donated to St. Louis [...]

Metro Operations Update: 1 P.M. Friday What a difference a day makes in the wake of a winter storm!  Metro Transit service is operating normal Friday service today. Normal schedules resumed at the start of service early this morning. MetroLink trains are running on time. Metro Call-A-Ride reports normal operations and there are no snow-related [...]

Have you or someone you know ever experienced a major earthquake? I haven’t and to be honest, I don’t think I would know what to do if one happened. That’s why I’m so excited Metro is participating in a national program to educate and prepare people for an earthquake. On February 7th at 10:15 a.m., [...]

Metro Transit was recently notified it has received special recognition by two separate organizations for our commitment to safety. “Customer safety is our top priority. We are proud to be recognized as among the best of the best for our MetroBus practices,” said Ray Friem, Metro Chief Operating Officer Transit Services. “A reputation of excellence [...]

I took a tour recently of the St. Louis Downtown Airport which is owned and operated by Metro and got an inside look at the airport fire department. Aside from sliding down the fire pole and making a slight fool out of myself, I got to ride in one of the largest ground vehicles I’ve [...]

Written by Special Contributor Diane Earhart: Administrative Assistant at St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia, Illinois Herman Smith Jr. has been a Transportation Security Inspector (TSI) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), since its creation after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.  As an Inspector, Smith [...]

The first snow of the season is a good time to remind Metro passengers about safety during transit emergencies and during inclement weather conditions. As you know, MetroLink, MetroBus, and Metro Call-A-Ride can be delayed by roadway accidents, utility and power disruptions, equipment breakdowns and general situations outside of our control. To prepare for an [...]

The Metro Department of Public Safety would like to remind you of a few safety tips to help keep your holiday season safe.  When You Are Holiday Shopping Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Don’t develop tunnel vision.  If possible, shop with a friend.  Not only is it safer, but it’s more enjoyable. [...]

Not every job at Metro Transit carries a customer service title, but all Metro employees provide customer service. Metro Public Safety Officer Susanne Price was working at the Grand Metro Transit Center today as I waited for the #70 Grand. As Susanne and I were discussing how I communicate with our customers, something she said [...]