/tags/metrolink MetroLink en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-10/metrolink-rolls-out-security-upgrades-at-east-st-louis-station The stop at Emerson Park in East St. Louis marked the first of MetroLink’s “secure platforms” — a $52 million upgrade for stations that will include turnstiles, gates, fencing and checking tickets. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-10/metrolink-rolls-out-security-upgrades-at-east-st-louis-station Will Bauer /news-briefs/2024-08-23/metrolink-3-east-st-louis-stops-weekend-construction Riders will be bused via MetroLink Station Shuttles between the three platforms this weekend. Customers traveling through this area are encouraged to plan for an additional 20 minutes during their weekend commute. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-23/metrolink-3-east-st-louis-stops-weekend-construction Will Bauer /law-order/2024-07-26/4-metro-east-police-departments-will-supply-additional-officers-to-patrol-metrolink The Belleville, Fairview Heights, Shiloh and Swansea police departments will allow off-duty officers to patrol up to 30 hours per week. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:19:31 GMT /law-order/2024-07-26/4-metro-east-police-departments-will-supply-additional-officers-to-patrol-metrolink Will Bauer /economy-business/2024-07-22/st-louis-pushing-car-town-status Plans include new transit lines and redesigning major roads to make them safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-07-22/st-louis-pushing-car-town-status Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2024-07-11/st-clair-county-public-safety-east-st-louis-metro The 16,000-square-foot facility houses a new St. Clair County 911 dispatch unit, office space for the county sheriff's department and backup equipment for the light rail system's control center. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:08:05 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-11/st-clair-county-public-safety-east-st-louis-metro Will Bauer /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 /law-order/2024-04-16/belleville-and-swansea-police-to-help-beef-up-security-at-metrolink-stations The families of shooting victims criticized MetroLink security in 2019 and again in 2023 because no police were patrolling the Metro East stations at the time the crimes occurred. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-04-16/belleville-and-swansea-police-to-help-beef-up-security-at-metrolink-stations Lexi Cortes /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 /economy-business/2023-12-28/metrolink-5-mile-extension-scott-air-force-base-to-midamerica-airport-underway The project — which will connect MidAmerica to St. Louis-Lambert International Airport via light rail — is expected to wrap in spring 2026, according to the St. Clair County Transit District. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-28/metrolink-5-mile-extension-scott-air-force-base-to-midamerica-airport-underway Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-10-24/metro-call-a-ride-woes-leave-disabled-st-louisans-in-the-lurch Riders have said Metro Transit's paratransit service is outdated and doesn’t meet their needs. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-10-24/metro-call-a-ride-woes-leave-disabled-st-louisans-in-the-lurch Kathleen Lees