Tag Archives: transit

Take the CMT Transit Commuter Survey and Get a Chance to Win a Kindle Fire

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Courtney

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is conducting a transit commuter survey to help determine why transit commuters in Missouri and Illinois choose the bus and/or MetroLink instead of the car. From CMT: The survey will help us understand commuter perceptions … Continue reading →

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Applying the Fun Theory to Public Behavior: Could it Affect St. Louis Transit?

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Courtney

The folks over at Volkswagen have been having a good time with their “The Fun Theory” ad initiative, which states that by introducing fun to public spaces, you can change behavior for the better. So they asked people all over … Continue reading →

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Free Screening for Beyond the Motor City: The Past and Future of Transportation May 17 at Tivoli Theater

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Courtney

“We’re truly at an inflection point in terms of infrastructure.  The old system hasn’t died, and the new system hasn’t been born yet.” In a recent study by the Brookings Institute, they found that between 2000 and 2008, the percentage … Continue reading →

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MetroLink Mayoral Foursquare Contest

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Courtney

Every once in a while I like to log onto Foursquare to check out the “mayors” of the MetroLink stations around town.  Foursquare is a social geotagging application that lets you “check” into venues like restaurants, shops, even transit stations … Continue reading →

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Would You Mind Turning That Down? I’m Trying to Ride Public Transit

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Courtney

I’m sorry sir, but would you mind turning your music down?  I’m trying to ride transit here. By definition, public transit is a common space, a place where people of all backgrounds come together to travel.  It’s such a cross-section … Continue reading →

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