Category Archives: Transit Lifestyle

Citizens for Modern Transit Receive $598K CMAQ Grant to Encourage Transit Ridership in STL

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Courtney

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) was awarded $598,750 in Missouri Federal Congestion Mitigation and Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funds for the implementation of their St. Louis Transit Action Program, a new 3-year program focusing on the theme, “Transit – All of … Continue reading →

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It’s All In the List

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Courtney

Many people can probably name large St. Louis venues and businesses that are easily accessible by MetroLink and MetroBus (think Busch Stadium or Barnes-Jewish Hospital), but what about your favorite ice cream shop?  Or record store?  Or jogging trail?   Today … Continue reading →

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Enter GOOD Magazine’s “Best Bus Route in America” Contest; Win Free Monthly Pass!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Courtney

What makes your bus route awesome?  Is it your regular driver?  Is it the local businesses along the way?  Is it the architecture and scenery?  Do you have a great cast of characters you ride with everyday?  It’s time to … Continue reading →

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National TOD Datebase Launched Today

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Courtney

The Center for Transit Oriented Development (CTOD) launched its web database today to help developers, city officials, and investors make better planning decisions and take advantage of development opportunities around transit centers. According to the CTOD, the database: …Provides information … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Working for the Weekend of Great Fun In St. Louis

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Courtney

Everybody’s working for the weekend, right? You don’t need a second chance to check out some of the great things happening around St. Louis this weekend! Everybody’s wondering, will you come out tonight to Oktoberfest in Soulard’s Lyon Park near … Continue reading →

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Wash U Lecturer Creates iPhone App for MetroLink – FREE This Week!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Courtney

After Washington University lecturer Todd Sproull created an iPhone app for MetroLink timetables and station info, one of the first things he did was call Metro Customer Service and let them know about the app and that he was giving … Continue reading →

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“Miss MetroLink” Liz Kramer On a New Route

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Courtney

The door swings open, the bell dings, and Liz Kramer enters the coffee shop in a blur of color, confidence and a bright smile.   Pulling off a black bike helmet, Kramer is warm and engaging, but obviously focused.  She apologizes … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready for Monday, Aug. 30, Service Restoration?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Courtney

Monday starts the second phase of service restoration and, as we have mentioned on Nextstop over the last few months, big changes are coming.  More than 50 bus routes will be changing, including new routes, different commutes, time connections, etc.  … Continue reading →

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WalkScore Introduces TransitScore and Commute Reports for St. Louis

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Courtney

We get these questions often: What is the best area in St. Louis for transit accessibility?  What is the transit access like for a particular neighborhood? Now, the folks at WalkScore, a website devoted to walkability (ability to walk to … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Look Beyond The Heat, & Get Ready for September in STL

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Courtney

It’s hot outside.  It’s mid-August, and the heat and humidity is practically melting the fortitude off of the average St. Louisans.  But have faith, for even the most brutal of Augusts only have 31 days.  Now’s the time to start … Continue reading →

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