Metro News

2010 News

News Release August 27, 2010
MetroBus Vehicles to Roll Out Early Monday to Launch Final Phase of Restoration 2010
News Release August 26, 2010
Metro to Run Extra Forest Park Shuttle Buses to Serve Lou Fest Concerts on August 28 - 29
News Release August 24, 2010
Metro Rolls out Redesigned Bus Service In Record Time to Complete Restoration 2010
News Release August 24, 2010
Metro Announces New President & CEO
News Release August 19, 2010
Metro Counts Down to “Restoration 2010” on August 30 with Busloads of Information for Customers
News Release August 16, 2010
Restoration 2010: Metro Going Out to the Public with Information on Transit Changes Coming August 30
News Release August 11, 2010
Powered Parachute Caravan Flies into St. Louis Downtown Airport This Weekend
News Release August 9, 2010
Fire Chief Mavrogeorge of Metro’s St. Louis Downtown Airport Wins Award for Organizing First Fire Department
News Release July 23, 2010
Bus & Van Operators with Years of Accident-Free Driving to be Honored by Metro at Awards Banquet
Information July 19, 2010
100 Days since Passage of Proposition A Bring Significant Progress & Public Transit Improvements
News Release July 13, 2010
Sculpture Inspired by Search for Lost Metro Pass Dedicated Today by Metro Arts in Transit
News Release June 28, 2010
Metro Announces Fair St. Louis Holiday Schedule and Encourages Area Residents to Use Public Transit to Get to the Heart of the Action
News Release June 28, 2010
Metro Launches 1st Phase of Service Restoration June 28 to Give the Region More Frequent & Expanded MetroLink & MetroBus Service
News Release June 25, 2010
Metro Kicks Off Service Restoration and New Era in Public Transit with Event on June 28
Information June 16, 2010
Metro Celebrates Dump the Pump Day
News Release June 9, 2010
Metro Celebrates National Dump the Pump Day with Prizes and Surprises for Transit Users
News Release June 4, 2010
Metro to Hold Free Construction Opportunity Workshop
News Release June 4, 2010
Metro & St. Clair County Transit District Launch $2.1 Million Project to Prevent Service Disruptions to MetroLink in Illinois
News Release May 27, 2010
Metro’s Forest Park Shuttle Returns Saturday, May 29 for the Summer Tourism Season
News Release May 25, 2010
Metro's Tracy Beidleman Honored with First-Ever Award from FTA Region VII
News Release May 21, 2010
Metro Announces FY 2011 Budget
News Release July 13, 2010
Sculpture Inspired by Search for Lost Metro Pass Dedicated Today by Metro Arts in Transit
Information May 7, 2010
Metro Arts In Transit to Host 2010 Poetry in Motion Reading and Reception
News Release April 22, 2010
Metro Responds to Impact of Missouri Budget Cuts on Agency
News Release April 19, 2010
Metro Senior Management and Staff Invite Customers to Informational Meetings
News Release April 15, 2010
Metro Begins Transit Restoration Following Voter Mandate from Prop A
News Release April 9, 2010
Metro Welcomes Opening Day Crowds
News Release April 8, 2010
Metro Begins Removing Temporary Bus Stop Covers
News Release March 10, 2010
Metro to Host “I Heart Clean Air” Event for National Clean Air Day – March 16th
News Release February 12, 2010
Metro Transit Board Advances Long-Range Plan to East-West Gateway Council of Governments
News Release February 9, 2010
Go Metro and Join the Fun at the Soulard Mardi Gras
News Release February 4, 2010
Judging for Metro Arts In Transit Poetry In Motion Contest Now Underway
News Release January 12, 2010
The Region’s Long-Range Public Transit Plan Moves Forward
News Release January 6, 2010
Metro Preparing Bus, Rail and Van Service to Move Riders through Snow
Information
Chat Online with Metro on Wednesday, February 3

2009 News

News Release December 31, 2009
Vandeventer Bridge to Reopen in Time for New Year's Eve
Information December 30, 2009
Metro Extends Service for New Year's Eve
Information December 23, 2009
Sunday Schedules for MetroLink and MetroBus on December 25 and January 1
News Release December 23, 2009
Vandeventer Bridge is Coming Down December 26
Information December 18, 2009
Watch the Moving Transit Forward Webinar
News Release December 2, 2009
Metro Seeks Additional Community Input for Moving Transit Forward
News Release December 2, 2009
Portion of Vandeventer Avenue to Close for Two Months on Monday, December 7
News Release November 19, 2009
Metro Project Underway to Replace Vandeventer Bridge
News Release November 17, 2009
Metro to Mark Start of Construction on $5 Million Vandeventer Bridge Project
News Release November 11, 2009
Local 8th Graders Learn How to Use Metro Transit for the Day
News Release November 7, 2009
St. Louis Downtown Airport, Third Busiest Airport in Illinois, to Conduct Simulated Full-Scale Disaster Exercise
Information November 3, 2009
St. Louis Downtown Airport to Conduct Simulated Full Scale Disaster Exercise
News Release October 26, 2009
Metro Celebrates Opening of New $4.3 Million Paint Facility
News Release October 13, 2009
Metro Begins Long-Range Transit Planning
Information September 30, 2009
Metro Hosts Executive Briefing on the Future of Transit in the St. Louis Region
News Release September 28, 2009
Metro to Host Executive Briefing on the Future of Transit in the St. Louis Region
Information September 25, 2009
Bob Baer to Become Metro’s Permanent President and CEO
News Release September 17, 2009
Metro Arts In Transit Gives the Public a Chance to Paint a MetroBus at the 2009 Green Homes Festival
News Release September 8, 2009
Metro Arts in Transit to Host Dedication Ceremony for Newly-Installed Sculpture
News Release August 26, 2009
Metro and Red Cross Volunteers to Distribute Germ-X® to Metro Passengers
News Release August 14, 2009
Metro Appoints New Chief of Planning and System Development
News Release July 31, 2009
Metro Representatives to Greet Customers at Four Transit Hubs on Monday Morning
News Release July 27, 2009
Metro Prepares for August 3 Restoration
Information July 17, 2009
MetroLink Construction Scheduled to Begin on July 20
News Release July 8, 2009
Metro Service for All-Star Events
Information July 7, 2009
Metro: Your Ride to All-Star Action
News Release July 2, 2009
Fair St. Louis Holiday Schedule
Information December 15, 2009
Register for Moving Transit Forward Online Webinar Workshop
News Release June 29, 2009
St. Louis Downtown Airport Celebrates Airport Fire Station Groundbreaking
Information July 7, 2009
Partial Service Restoration Plan - Timetables & Route Maps Available
News Release June 24, 2009
MetroLink Single Tracking Scheduled for Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28
Media Advisory June 16, 2009
Chief Operating Officer of Transit Services to Greet Public and Discuss Transit Service Restoration Plan on Dump the Pump Day
News Release June 15, 2009
Metro Partners with Local Transit District and Advocates to Celebrate Dump the Pump Day
News Release June 10, 2009
Metro Extends MetroLink Service to Accommodate Area Residents Attending the St. Louis Komen Race for the Cure
News Release June 1, 2009
Metro Invites the Public to Comment on Transit Service Restoration Plan
Information May 28, 2009
Submit a Public Comment on the Partial Service Restoration Plan
Information May 22, 2009
Proposed Transit Service Restoration Plan
News Release May 21, 2009
Metro Arts in Transit Hosts 2009 Poetry in Motion Reading and Reception
Media Advisory May 13, 2009
Meet Metro at the Sixth Annual Clean Air Festival
Information May 8, 2009
Missouri State Legislature Passes HB 22
Information May 5, 2009
Missouri House Bill Includes $12 Million of Transit Funding for Metro
News Release April 29, 2009
Celebrate Chess with Metro Arts in Transit & the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis
News Release April 29, 2009
New Metro Transit Information and Customer Service Hours Effective May 4th
Information April 27, 2009
$20 Million for Transit Funding in Jeopardy
Media Advisory April 23, 2009
Metro Low-Floor Diesel Bus To Be Displayed at Local Earth Day Festival
News Release April 15, 2009
MetroBus Shuttles to Replace MetroLink Service Between North Hanley and Wellston on April 18 and 19
News Release April 6, 2009
Craig S. Macdonald Named 2009 Public Risk Manager of the Year
News Release March 27, 2009
Metro and Laclede Venture Corp. Announce Conclusion of Program for Compressed Natural Gas Buses
News Release
New #98 Clayton Chesterfield MetroBus Route Begins Monday, March 30
News Release March 13, 2009
Metro System Guide Books Available Beginning March 16th
Information February 24, 2009
Chat with Metro Officials on Thursday, February 26
News Release February 20, 2009
Metro Begins Bus Stop Cover Installation Today
News Release February 19, 2009
Metro Prepares to Post Signage at Suspended Bus Stops
News Release February 12, 2009
Go Metro to the Soulard Mardi Gras
News Release February 12, 2009
President's Day Transit Schedule
Information January 12, 2009
March 30, 2009 MetroBus Service Changes
Information January 5, 2009
Chat Online with Metro Officials on Wednesday, January 7
Information January 1, 2009
New Fares, Including Discontinued Ride-Free Zone, Effective January 1, 2009

2008 News (PDFs)

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PDF icon December 19, 2008
Metro Service Reduction Plan Presentation
PDF icon December 11, 2008
Briefing Document for December 11 Committee Meeting
PDF icon December 11, 2008
Metro Service Reduction Planning Update
PDF icon November 21, 2008
Metro Board of Commissioners Approves Fare Increase
PDF icon November 21, 2008
Metro Fare Chart
PDF icon November 21, 2008
Briefing Document for November 21 Board of Commissioners Meeting
PDF icon November 19, 2008
A Message to the Community from Robert Baer, President & CEO of Metro
PDF icon November 17, 2008
Briefing Document for November 14 Committee Meeting
PDF icon November 14, 2008
Metro Appoints Dee Joyce-Hayes as General Counsel
PDF icon November 7, 2008
Emergency Evacuation Drill for MetroLink this Sunday
PDF icon November 3, 2008
Many MetroLink Commuters Now Enjoy More Convenient Trip When Traveling from St. Clair County to St. Louis County
PDF icon October 31, 2008
Metro Named in Governor’s Customer Service Award
PDF icon October 27, 2008
Join Metro President and CEO Bob Baer for a Ride on the Future of Bus Transit
PDF icon October 24, 2008
Take a Ride on the Future of Bus Transit
PDF icon October 21, 2008
Ride MetroLink with Fredbird to Child Safety Day Event
PDF icon October 16, 2008
Downtown MetroRide Center to Open on Saturdays for Seniors Who Need to Register for Reduced Fare Permit
PDF icon October 7, 2008
Metro Adds More Convenient Sign-up Locations in North County/City for Seniors Who Still Need Their New Reduced Fare Permit
PDF icon October 7, 2008
Metro Adds More Convenient Sign-up Locations in South County/City for Seniors Who Still Need Their New Reduced Fare Permit
PDF icon October 7, 2008
Metro Adds Public Hearings to Schedule
PDF icon September 17, 2008
Extended MetroLink Service for Scott Air Force Base Air Show
PDF icon September 15, 2008
Metro Scheduled Response to Release of Missouri State Audit
PDF icon September 11, 2008
Metro to Conduct Bus Bridge Between Emerson Park and Memorial Hospital MetroLink Stations September 13th & 14th
PDF icon August 22, 2008
Voice Your Opinion on the Future of Public Transit in the Region
PDF icon August 21, 2008
Metro Receives FTA Urban Transit Excellence Award
PDF icon August 15, 2008
New Park-Ride Lot Opens in Southwest St. Louis County
PDF icon August 1, 2008
Metro to Debut New Reduced Fare Permit for Senior Citizens
PDF icon July 30, 2008
Transit Summit to be held on MetroLink's 15th Anniversary
PDF icon July 1, 2008
4th of July Holiday Schedule and Transportation Services for Fair St. Louis
PDF icon June 25, 2008
Metro Shuttle Buses to Replace Trains Between Emerson Park and Memorial Hospital MetroLink Stations, June 28 and 29
PDF icon June 9, 2008
Get a FREE Metro Pass and Dump the Pump!
PDF icon May 30, 2008
Metro Announces FY 2009 Budget
PDF icon May 30, 2008
Metro Shuttle Buses to Replace Trains Between Emerson Park and Memorial Hospital MetroLink Stations, June 7th and 8th
PDF icon May 20, 2008
Metro Announces Start of MetroBus Forest Park Shuttle Service and Memorial Day Transit Schedule
PDF icon May 16, 2008
Metro Tops 5.2 Million Boardings in April
PDF icon May 12, 2008
Metro Arts In Transit Hosts 2008 Poetry In Motion Reading and Reception
PDF icon May 9, 2008
Metro Previews 2009 Budget Package
PDF icon April 28, 2008
Missouri Department of Natural Resources Partners With Local Agencies to Help Commuters
PDF icon April 23, 2008
Metro Call-A-Ride Experiencing Telephone Problems
PDF icon April 16, 2008
Metro Bio-Diesel Bus On Display at St. Louis Earth Day Festival
PDF icon April 14, 2008
Metro to Conduct 2008 Onboard Survey
PDF icon April 11, 2008
Metro Challenges Businesses to Help Pump Up Transit Use by Employees
PDF icon April 7, 2008
Metro Shuttle Buses to Replace Trains Between Emerson Park and Memorial Hospital MetroLink Stations, April 12 and 13
PDF icon March 21, 2008
Entrance to North Hanley MetroLink Station Will Close Due to Construction
PDF icon March 21, 2008
MetroBus Service Changes Effective March 24, 2008
PDF icon March 21, 2008
Metro Shuttle Buses to Replace Trains Between Forest Park and Wellston MetroLink Stations, March 29 and 30
PDF icon March 20, 2008
Temporary Park-Ride Lot Available for Commuters in Southwest St. Louis County
PDF icon March 20, 2008
Central West End MetroLink Station Power Outage
PDF icon March 20, 2008
Rising Flood Waters Will Affect Park-Ride Lot at Highway 141 & Interstate 44
PDF icon March 13, 2008
Madison and St. Clair County Transit District Seniors and Customers with Disabilities Know a Bargain When They See One
PDF icon February, 26, 2008
New Wrap Transforms MetroLink Into Rolling Billboard
PDF icon February 22, 2008
Attention Bull Riding Fans and Others Attending Downtown Events this Weekend
PDF icon February 19, 2008
Metro Shuttle Buses to Replace Trains Between 5th & Missouri and Grand MetroLink Stations, February 23 and 24
PDF icon February 8, 2008
Metro Ridership Up in First Month of I-64 Shutdown
PDF icon January 30, 2008
Go Metro and Enjoy the Soulard Mardi Gras
PDF icon January 22, 2008
Metro and CCC Reach Agreement
PDF icon January 17, 2008
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Transit Schedule
PDF icon January 9, 2008
Metro Reroutes Buses During Demolition of I-64 Bridge
PDF icon December 12, 2008
Board Meeting Speaker's Card
PDF icon January 4, 2008
Metro is on the Move
PDF icon January 4, 2008
Metro Prepares to Give Commuters a Sweet Ride on the Roads Jan. 7th

Chat Transcripts

The following are transcripts from Live Chats held at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's website, www.stltoday.com. You can join in on the next chat by going to Metro's chat area there. Please not that you must register for an account on the Post-Dispatch's website to participate.

Chat Transcript August 18, 2010
August 18, 2010 Chat
Topics: Service Restoration - Other
Chat Transcript July 21, 2010
July 21, 2010 Chat
Topics: Scheduling - Other
Chat Transcript July 7, 2010
July 7, 2010 Chat
Topics: Service Restoration - Scheduling - Other
Chat Transcript June 16, 2010
June 16, 2010 Chat
Topics: Service Restoration - Scheduling - Fares - Moving Transit Forward - Other
Chat Transcript June 2, 2010
June 2, 2010 Chat
Topics: Service Restoration - Scheduling
Chat Transcript May 19, 2010
May 19, 2010 Chat
Topics: Scheduling - Fares - Other
Chat Transcript May 5, 2010
May 5, 2010 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Finance - Scheduling - Security - Other
Chat Transcript April 21, 2010
April 21, 2010 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Scheduling - Finance - Other
Chat Transcript April 7, 2010
April 7, 2010 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning, Finance, Bus Rapid Transit, Other
Chat Transcript March 17, 2010
March 17, 2010 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Finance - Other
Chat Transcript March 3, 2010
March 3, 2010 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Other
Chat Transcript February 17, 2010
February 17, 2010 Chat
Topics: BRT - Long Range Planning - Other
Chat Transcript February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010 Chat
Topics: Long Range Planning - Parking - Other
Chat Transcript January 20, 2010
January 20, 2010 Chat
Topics: Tickets - Schedules - Other
Chat Transcript January 6, 2010
January 6, 2010 Chat
Topics: Weather Schedules - Construction - Long Range Plan
Chat Transcript December 16, 2009
December 16, 2009 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Finance - Fare Enforcement - Other
Chat Transcript December 2, 2009
December 2, 2009 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Finance - Fare Enforcement - Other
Chat Transcript November 18, 2009
November 18, 2009 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Funding - Other
Chat Transcript November 4, 2009
November 4, 2009 Chat
Topics: Funding - Security - Fare Enforcement - Other
Chat Transcript October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Finance - Fare Enforcement - Other
Chat Transcript October 7 , 2009
October 7, 2009 Chat
Topics: Long-Range Planning - Funding - Security - Fares - Other
Chat Transcript April 16, 2009
April Chat
Topics: Service Reductions - Budget - Financing - Other
Chat Transcript February 26, 2009
February Chat
Topics: Metro Finance and Funding - Service Cuts - Stimulus Funding - Fare Enforcement - Other
Chat Transcript January 7, 2009 - 12:00 PM
January Chat
Topics: Metro Finance and Funding - Proposition M - Potential Service Cuts, Fare Increases, Other Options - Express MetroBus Service - Fare Enforcement - Other
Chat Transcript December 17, 2008 - 1:00 PM
December Chat
Topics: Metro Finance and Funding - Proposition M - Potential Service Cuts and Fare Increases - Other
Chat Transcript October 15, 2008 - 12:00 PM
October Chat
Topics: Metro Finances and Funding - MetroLink Expansion - Potential Service Cuts, Fare Increases, Other Options - Security - Other
Chat Transcript September 4, 2008 - 1:00 PM
September Chat
Topics: Potential Service Cuts - MetroLink Expansion
Chat Transcript July 23, 2008 - 1:30 PM
July Chat
Topics: Metro Finances and Funding - Potential Service Cuts, Fare Increases, Other Options - Fare Enforcement and Security - Bus Route Performance, Frequency, and Planning - MetroLink Expansion - Other

 

Metro Transit Summit 2008

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