/tags/taulby-roach Taulby Roach en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:35:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-17/metro-transit-seeks-200-mechanics-and-operators-to-help-restore-bus-services MetroBus continues to operate at reduced capacity, hampering the needs of St. Louis bus riders eager to get to work, school and appointments. Bi-State Development CEO Taulby Roach says recent hiring events and a new worker contract give him hope that bus and MetroLink services can be restored. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:35:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-17/metro-transit-seeks-200-mechanics-and-operators-to-help-restore-bus-services Emily Woodbury /economy-business/2022-08-18/metrolink-restores-blue-line-service-monday-following-flash-flooding Bi-State Development, which runs MetroLink, plans to resume light rail service at every station on the company’s Blue Line on Monday now that workers have made significant repairs to the system following last month's flash flooding. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:14:35 GMT /economy-business/2022-08-18/metrolink-restores-blue-line-service-monday-following-flash-flooding Chad Davis /economy-business/2022-01-24/metrobus-operator-shortage-causes-cancellations-and-delays-for-st-louis-area-riders Bus riders in St. Louis are facing more cancellations and longer wait times as bus operators leave Metro Transit. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:45:21 GMT /economy-business/2022-01-24/metrobus-operator-shortage-causes-cancellations-and-delays-for-st-louis-area-riders Niara Savage /economy-business/2021-08-25/metro-transit-hopes-incentives-will-address-employment-crisis The St. Louis-area transit system, down at least 120 operators, joins nationwide clamber for labor. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:06:32 GMT /economy-business/2021-08-25/metro-transit-hopes-incentives-will-address-employment-crisis Karen Robinson-Jacobs | The St. Louis American /economy-business/2021-06-29/metro-transit-launches-fleet-of-electric-buses The Metro Transit fleet has added 18 new electric buses in hopes of creating a greener St. Louis. It’s one of the largest deployments of the zero-emission vehicles in the nation. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:20:09 GMT /economy-business/2021-06-29/metro-transit-launches-fleet-of-electric-buses Kendall Crawford /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-06-24/via-metro-stl-offers-uber-like-microtransit-service-for-underserved-areas Earlier this month, transit riders who use Metro Transit’s app to purchase tickets and choose routes may have noticed a new option popping up on their screens: Via Metro STL. The on-demand, $2-per-ride transit service started operating in certain areas of St. Louis County a year ago and has recently been expanded. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:22:13 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-06-24/via-metro-stl-offers-uber-like-microtransit-service-for-underserved-areas Evie Hemphill /2021-03-14/metro-transit-adds-new-technology-to-covid-safety-measures Starting Monday, Metro Transit will use a new antimicrobial technology to reduce the spread of bacteria, viruses and other germs on its transit systems. Its maintenance crews will use a fogging device to create a protective barrier on surfaces that lasts for 30 days. Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:34:58 GMT /2021-03-14/metro-transit-adds-new-technology-to-covid-safety-measures Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-12-07/bi-state-ceo-st-louis-sheriff-say-metro-is-making-strides-on-security Just before the onslaught of the COVID-19 crisis, Taulby Roach told "St. Louis on the Air" that Metro Transit had identified security concerns as a key problem within the regional public transportation system — and was deploying a comprehensive strategy to improve community trust. Now, nine months later, the Bi-State Development CEO and local law enforcement leaders say real progress has been made. He and St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts talked with host Sarah Fenske and with callers during Monday's show. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:51:09 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-12-07/bi-state-ceo-st-louis-sheriff-say-metro-is-making-strides-on-security Evie Hemphill /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-04-16/this-is-a-daunting-adversary-bi-state-ceo-offers-update-on-regional-transit-challenges Early last month, many St. Louis leaders were celebrating what appeared to be a new level of regional collaboration around public transportation. Bi-State… Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:34:21 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-04-16/this-is-a-daunting-adversary-bi-state-ceo-offers-update-on-regional-transit-challenges Evie Hemphill /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-03-04/we-had-to-do-better-metro-transit-leaders-discuss-new-security-strategy Taulby Roach has made the safety of the St. Louis region’s transit system a major focus since becoming president and CEO of Bi-State Development 14 months… Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:21:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-03-04/we-had-to-do-better-metro-transit-leaders-discuss-new-security-strategy Evie Hemphill