Partners Encourage Area Residents to "Match With Metro Transit"

Citizens for Modern Transit – in conjunction with Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District – has launched a “Match with Metro Transit” campaign to encourage solo drivers to get better acquainted with MetroLink and MetroBus. Those new to the public transit scene can get a free monthly transit pass for their school or workday commute. March passes are available to the first 250 individuals who register before Thursday, Feb. 29, at www.cmt-stl.org.

Partners are also sharing the love with current riders by offering a “sweetheart deal” – a free, limited-edition, transit t-shirt if they get a new rider to register. Street teams will be at the North Hanley, Cortex, Central West End, 5th & Missouri, Belleville, and Shrewsbury – Lansdowne I-44 Transit Centers from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, handing out valentines and suckers to thank riders and educate them about this effort.

“With 38 MetroLink stations and 59 MetroBus routes, thousands are already taking transit to get where they need to go,” commented Kim Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “Through this campaign, we want to help increase new ridership. Transit is safe, convenient and cost-effective. What’s not to love about that.”

“Match with Metro Transit” is part of the partnering organizations’ ongoing efforts to interact with riders, strengthen relationships and reinforce their collective commitment to a safe, comfortable, customer-focused transit experience. To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl.org.

About Citizens for Modern Transit

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the region’s transit advocacy organization. It was established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis and works to develop, support and enhance programming and initiatives to ensure safe, convenient and affordable access to the region’s integrated public transportation system. CMT champions, challenges, encourages and advocates for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region.

About Metro Transit

Metro Transit operates the St. Louis region’s public transportation system, which includes 24 battery electric buses and 237 clean-burning diesel buses that serve 59 MetroBus routes in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. Metro also operates MetroLink light rail vehicles on 46 miles of track serving 38 stations in the two-state area, and operates Metro Call-A-Ride, a paratransit fleet of 123 vans. Metro Transit is a Bi-State Development enterprise.

About St. Clair County Transit District

Founded in 1981, St. Clair County Transit District oversees 11 MetroLink stations and 18 bus routes in St. Clair County, Ill. If commuters have questions about service, they can call (618) 628-8090 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.scctd.org.