ST. LOUIS, MO, OCTOBER 11, 2017: James Bullard, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, discussed living standards in American metropolitans areas as he gave the keynote address at the 2017 Bi-State Development Annual […]
MetroLink Work Scheduled for October 9-13
Construction and maintenance work along the light rail system may result in brief delays for Metro transit riders this week. MetroLink will operate on a single track Monday, October 9, through Friday, October 13, from 8 p.m. to the end […]
Little-known provision in Uber bill releases non-emergency medical transportation from burdensome regulations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Transportation networking companies scored a major victory with the passage of HB 130, better known as the Uber bill, during the past legislative session. But a little-known component of the bill has big implications for another […]
Improvements to roadways may be coming to St. Louis County’s 5th District
At the St. Louis County Council meeting on Tuesday, Councilman Pat Dolan introduced three bills that seek to improve roadways within the area. Dolan, who represents the 5th District, which includes Clayton, introduced a bill that seeks to provide professional […]
Metro goes smoke-free on September 5
All Metro transit center properties in Missouri and Illinois will become entirely smoke-free on Tuesday, September 5. While smoking is not currently permitted on Metro vehicles or on MetroLink station platforms, smoking of any kind, including the use of e-cigarettes, […]
MoDOT to close one lane on westbound I-70 in Wentzville this weekend
ST. LOUIS – Motorists traveling out of the St. Charles County and St. Louis County area this weekend should plan ahead and expect delays on Interstates 64 and 70, as well as on Route 61. MoDOT will close one lane […]
Commuter watch: Work zones this week, MoDOT limiting work to accommodate eclipse traffic
The Missouri Department of Transportation is limiting work zones this weekend and on Monday, Aug. 21, to help manage the flow of traffic around the area due to Monday’s total solar eclipse, according to a press release. Work zones with […]
New group forms seeking to modernize air traffic control
ST. LOUIS – A new group is seeking to push for reform and modernization to the nation’s air traffic control systems. On Wednesday, a group of lawmakers and government, transportation, and local leaders announced the formation of “Missouri Citizens for […]
Opinion: Does Jefferson City Really Need More Money to Address Roads and Bridges in Missouri?
BY BILL EIGEL Voters don’t think so. Amendment 7 (2014), which would have increased statewide sales tax to put more dollars into roadways and bridges, was decisively defeated by a 60%-40% margin. A different form of consumption tax, creating toll […]