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Bi-State Development and Metro Transit together with the City of St. Louis will host a series of neighborhood station design workshops the first week of December. The purpose of these interactive workshops is for residents and the public to give their input on what they would like to see the proposed MetroLink Green Line stations on Jefferson Avenue look like, what amenities the stations might have, and how safety and security features should be integrated into the design.

Everyone is welcome to attend any of the three workshops. Each one will have the same format with the same information presented. This is not open-house style, so attendees should plan on arriving at the start time and plan to participate in the full, two-hour, interactive workshop.

Tuesday, December 3
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Polish Heritage Center
1413 N. 20th St.
St. Louis, MO 63106

Wednesday, December 4
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
German Cultural Society
3652 S. Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63118

Saturday, December 7
10:00 a.m.- Noon
Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center
2711 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

To request a disability accommodation or an ASL interpreter for a workshop, people should call 314-200-5675 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting they will attend.

MetroLink Green Line will provide new access to growing and established job centers, medical services, and educational institutions It will also offer a new transit option for residents on the Jefferson Avenue corridor who have limited transportation choices. The project is an investment in historically underserved neighborhoods in the City of St. Louis.

The MetroLink Green Line project is currently in the environmental analysis and 30% design phase. NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requires state or local governments seeking federal funds for a project to conduct an environmental review. This review ensures the project does not significantly impact key environmental resources  or low-income individuals or communities of color. Other potential impacts to be considered are parking, access, and noise and vibration from the light rail vehicles.

During this phase, project costs, the timeline and major design elements are being fine-tuned. The project team is working diligently to reduce estimated project costs.

The MetroLink Green Line will feature new, low-floor, MetroLink light rail trains that will operate within a dedicated area on Jefferson Avenue (no cars allowed), separated from traffic by a curb. This will enhance safety and improve train travel times.

Those unable to attend the workshops will be able to share their input online after the workshops at MetroLinkGreenLine.com/contact .

The 30% design and environmental analysis phase is expected to be completed next spring. After that, a public meeting will be held to present the environmental study results and to get additional public feedback.