Loop Trolley

A model trolley car whizzes by in a window display at the Blueberry Hill Restaurant during a ceremony to announce that the St. Louis area received nearly $25 million in federal dollars for a new trolley system in University City, Mo. on July 9, 2011.

Loop Trolley on schedule, but delays are possible

Rachel Lippmann

Supporters of a plan to build a trolley line from the University City lions to the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park say the project is right on its…

Arts

Funds committed for design phase of Loop Trolley project

Those behind the Loop Trolley project, a 2.2 mile fixed-rail streetcar system from the Loop to Forest Park, got some welcome news today.Funding to help…

One of the trolley vehicles for the Forest Park Trolley Line.

New traffic routing system and trolley service coming to Forest Park

Beginning Friday, a new traffic routing system and trolley service will be implemented at Forest Park.The new traffic plan (see map below) was announced…

Trolleys are expected to begin operating between the University City Loop and Forest Park in the spring of 2018.

Economy & Business

Joe Edwards steps down but stays busy

Late last week, Joe Edwards announced that he’s stepping down as the Chairman of the Loop Special Business District after 30 years leading the board. He…

In July 2010, developer Joe Edwards cut a ceremonial trolley cake following the announcement that the St. Louis area received nearly $25 million in federal dollars for a new trolley system. The system is scheduled to open in 2012. (UPI/ Bill Greenblatt)

Loop Trolley making progress toward 2012 opening

The Delmar Loop Trolley is making steady progress toward a goal of opening sometime in 2012.The project would span more than 2 miles and connect Forest…

Economy & Business

Not everyone is ready to climb aboard Loop trolley project

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 12, 2010 - While area leaders applauded the announcement of almost $25 million in federal…

Economy & Business

Loop trolley project will revitalize the area, say supporters

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 9, 2010 - Development potential, not the streetcar itself, sold the federal government on…

Economy & Business

With award of nearly $25 million, Loop trolley project comes closer to reality

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 8, 2010 - Just a week after Metro introduced its downtown "trolley" -- buses wrapped to look…

Economy & Business

Would Loop trolley spark development or remain a tourist gimmick? Part 2

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 16, 2010 - Joe Edwards and other supporters of a Loop trolley did not get the good news on…

Arts

Would Loop trolley spark development or remain a tourist gimmick?

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 15, 2010 - Outside the Delmar Loop MetroLink stop, the view is lopsided. To the west are the…