Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP on LinkedIn: #yourmetro | 14 comments (2024)

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Some ofusonthe OneSTL communications team take transit regularly - but not all of us. Transit isn't always available where we are going, or the added travel timecan betoo great. #DumpthePump Day on June 20is a greattime to try transit, andnew transit riders cansign up for a free transit pass for the month of July here: https://lnkd.in/ghvtnzQW If you wish transit were different in your area, you can join other voices calling for change, like Citizens for Modern Transit.You can alsovoice your support for transit during local planning processes in your area. These are some plans currently underway that may be in your area:St. Louis County Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/gfnZqwqm Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/gkXGgRDP Jefferson County Walk Bike Plan: https://lnkd.in/g8CAefbV City of St. Louis Transportation & Mobility Plan: https://lnkd.in/gCqzr5fd City of St. Louis Strategic Land Use Plan: https://lnkd.in/grU4NgZu

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We need cities that are built for people, not cars. Transit, tree cover, intersection safety, and crosswalk availability all go into creating a walkable city. Safety and availability are often cited as key concerns with transit.What other ways can we help make cities more walkable or encourage mass transit?

“The risk of inaction is just great,” said Erin Aleman, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning executive director. “When we think about the totality of our mobility system is here across the region, making sure that people have opportunities to get to jobs, to visit friends, to educational institutions, having a multimodal network is really important.”Among the key principles that guided the group of civic leaders and stakeholders who worked on the plan along with CMAP staff were making transit more seamless across different modes and agencies; improving the speed and ease of bus travel; better linking Metra and CTA rail lines; and making transit safer and more accessible, both at stations and stops as well as via paratransit. https://lnkd.in/gCdpkyKy

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The Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) is considering substantial changes to their regional fixed bus routes. In two different scenarios, their existing regional routes could end up being supplemented or even replaced by rideshare services called “microtransit.” If you use the bus system, have a friend who uses the bus system, or would use an app to call for a rideshare service within their service area, please take and share this survey about the proposed route changes. This story map summarizes their plan and includes the survey link at the bottom of the page: https://arcg.is/HH9D90

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What impressed me the most when I rode the REM, #Montreal's new driverless metro, is the land and real estate development around its stations, the integration with local bus services and the huge park-and-ride infrastructure. It clearly shows that #publictransport is not just a way to go from A to B but a game changer for the #economy, the #society and the #environment.Thanks Denis Andlauer, ASC and Marc Blanchetfor the guided tour.#TheArtOfPublicTransport

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The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will deliver improvements both east and west of #Leeds. The ongoing works will enable #electrification, an increase in #train speeds across the Pennines and upgrades to the aging infrastructure for the benefit of passengers.The project has long been seen as a key building block in delivering a better #rail network for the North.Once delivered, it’ll speed up journeys, increase reliability and connect communities along the line much better than today.It will also facilitate the growth in #freight movements from our Northern ports, so supporting the North's ambition to reach its true economic potential.To find out how TRU are upgrading your railway search online for ‘TRU’.#OnTrackToBetter #RailNews #traintravel #connectivity #OneNorth #TransformTheNorth

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We are gearing up for major bus service improvements with the first phase of Reimagine METRO. The METRO Board of Directors unanimously approved these changes, set to kick in this December with the start of the winter schedule. This initiative aims to enhance reliability and relevance to our community’s evolving needs.🌎Here's a sneak peek of what's to come in Phase 1:- Higher frequency service in high-demand areas- Simpler, direct routes, especially in Watsonville- Seamless transfers with shorter wait times and no extra fare- Some changes to route numbers, names, and bus stop locationsPlus, stay tuned for Phase 2’s transit upgrades, making our county more accessible than ever.🚌For detailed updates and info on Reimagine METRO, visit: scmetro.org/en/reimagine#santacruzmetro #scmetro #scmtd #reimaginemetro #santacruzcounty #publictransporation #sustainablefuture

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🚦 Safer Roads, Shorter Waits 🚦Have you heard? We've made significant improvements at the intersections of Hiram Clarke at W. Fuqua and Orem, as well as South Post Oak at W. Fuqua and Orem. These enhancements include extended turn lanes, updated traffic signals, and pedestrian-friendly features, ensuring a smoother, safer commute for all.👉 Read More about how these improvements are benefitting our community: https://bit.ly/3SjKEYc

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This video does a great job of highlighting the many advantages of BRT (bus rapid transit) as compared to LRT (light rail transit). Well worth a watch![h/t Shaun Tooley, AICP]