/tags/metro-transit Metro Transit en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-24/metro-transit-improved-paratransit-services The St. Louis Metropolitan Alliance for Reliable Transit, a disability advocacy group, graded Metro Transit’s transportation system over the past year. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-24/metro-transit-improved-paratransit-services Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2024-12-02/metro-transit-adjusts-25-bus-routes-to-expand-coverage-and-frequency Metro Transit has hired 100 new bus drivers in the past year as it works to expand service and restore routes that were cut after the pandemic. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-02/metro-transit-adjusts-25-bus-routes-to-expand-coverage-and-frequency Ulaa Kuziez /government-politics-issues/2024-06-05/metro-transit-is-improving-but-disabled-riders-need-more-support-report-suggests The St. Louis Metropolitan Alliance for Reliable Transit, a disability advocacy group, released its June report card that assesses Metro Transit. The group gave poor scores in customer service and engagement with people with disabilities and failed Metro on Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:14:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-05/metro-transit-is-improving-but-disabled-riders-need-more-support-report-suggests Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2024-05-29/metro-transit-booking-window-call-a-ride Metro Transit is making changes after disabled customers and advocates called for the company to better serve its riders. Beginning July 5, the company's Call-A-Ride service will allow booking up to three days in advance for trips for disabled customers. Wed, 29 May 2024 21:30:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-29/metro-transit-booking-window-call-a-ride Lacretia Wimbley /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-08/metro-transit-weighs-policy-that-disabled-riders-say-would-make-services-worse Disability rights advocates don’t want Metro Transit to cut back on Call-A-Ride reservations — and suggest that it do a better job providing services federally mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Wed, 08 May 2024 22:17:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-08/metro-transit-weighs-policy-that-disabled-riders-say-would-make-services-worse Ulaa Kuziez /economy-business/2024-04-25/st-louis-metrolink-north-south-green-line-proposal-feedback The public meetings this week are meant to kick off the yearlong environmental review process and come after some of the initial design and engineering work that’s already been completed. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-04-25/st-louis-metrolink-north-south-green-line-proposal-feedback Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2024-03-07/advocates-call-for-metro-to-be-more-accessible-for-disabled-people-in-new-report The STL Metropolitan Alliance for Reliable Transit report card gave near-failing scores in customer service and engagement with people with disabilities, and failed Metro for not being ADA compliant. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-07/advocates-call-for-metro-to-be-more-accessible-for-disabled-people-in-new-report Andrea Y. Henderson /economy-business/2024-01-17/metrolinks-proposed-1-billion-north-south-rail-in-tough-competition-for-federal-funding Transit officials say a $1 billion expansion of the MetroLink that would connect north and south St. Louis along Jefferson Avenue will rely on federal transit grants. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:13:43 GMT /economy-business/2024-01-17/metrolinks-proposed-1-billion-north-south-rail-in-tough-competition-for-federal-funding Sarah Fentem /2023-10-16/how-to-get-around-st-louis-without-driving-a-car-yes-it-is-possible St. Louis is known for being a car city — but its public transportation system can be a great way to get around town. Here's a guide to transit options in the St. Louis region. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:55:00 GMT /2023-10-16/how-to-get-around-st-louis-without-driving-a-car-yes-it-is-possible Lara Hamdan /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-13/disability-rights-advocates-decry-metro-transits-call-a-ride-as-unreliable Call-A-Ride customers and advocates want Metro Transit to better engage with the disability community and listen to their input. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:27:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-13/disability-rights-advocates-decry-metro-transits-call-a-ride-as-unreliable Ulaa Kuziez