Public Transportation

Opening of the Metrolink station in the Cortex Innovation Center marked the first time for a privately funded transit project.

Nations leaves Bi-State agency with mission focused on regional cooperation

John Nations is stepping down after eight years as president and CEO of Bi-State Development — the agency that operates the Metrolink public transit…

MetroBus at North Hanley Transit Center on April 3, 2018.

Government, Politics & Issues

Updated plan to overhaul MetroBus scales back frequent routes, increases coverage

Kae M. Petrin

Metro Transit is working to finalize plans that would overhaul public transportation on the Missouri side of the St. Louis region.Transit agency officials…

A new Belleville News-Democrat investigation challenges common perceptions about how safe MetroLink is.

Health, Science & Environment

2 Metro East reporters take close look at perceptions, realities surrounding transit safety concerns

Evie Hemphill

Early Tuesday morning, the Belleville News-Democrat published an in-depth investigation into just how safe the St. Louis region’s MetroLink light-rail…

A train of spectators broke a ribbon at Cortex MetroLink Station on Tuesday morning. July 31, 2018.

Economy & Business

Cortex MetroLink stop opens with promises of tech job growth

Kae M. Petrin

A new MetroLink stop opened on Tuesday in St. Louis’ Cortex tech district.The Cortex MetroLink Station is the first new station built in more than 10…

Economy & Business

New MetroLink station to open in St. Louis' Cortex district this month

Kae M. Petrin

A new MetroLink station will open in St. Louis’ Cortex Innovation Community later this month.The light-rail stop is located on the east side of Boyle…

Economy & Business

More police, fewer crimes on MetroLink so far in 2018

Kae M. Petrin

Serious crimes on the three-county MetroLink system have decreased in 2018, according to St. Louis and St. Louis County officials.Violent crimes and…

Government, Politics & Issues

MetroBus overhaul could make getting around tough for people with disabilities, seniors

Kae M. Petrin

Metro Transit's plan to overhaul bus service would make it difficult for people with disabilities and those with limited mobility to catch the bus,…

Seattle recently replaced its docked bike share systems with several dockless options. One of the dockless companies, LimeBike (bike pictured in front), applied to offer bike share services in St. Louis. Seattle. March 27, 2018.

Economy & Business

St. Louis' first bike share coming soon with goal to include low-income areas, officials say

Kae M. Petrin

Updated on April 13 — On Monday, 1,500 bicycles will start to roll out across St. Louis, spotting the streets with yellow and green.The city has granted…

Jessica Mefford-Miller of Metro Transit (right) hands a rider a pamphlet on Metro's suggested service plans at an informational meetin. April 3, 2018.

Economy & Business

Metro Transit to overhaul public transportation services, routes in St. Louis region

Kae M. Petrin

Metro Transit plans to offer more frequent bus service, altered bus routes, text and email notification services and small vehicles along lesser-used…

Health, Science & Environment

Ameren Missouri and Sierra Club reach $2 million settlement over air quality lawsuit

Eli Chen

Updated Friday, July 22 at 5:07p.m. with statement from Ameren Missouri — Ameren Missouri and the Sierra Club reached a $2 million settlement Thursday in…