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This year, CMT worked diligently to unveil two historic trolley cars which have been restored for use on the future Loop Trolley line. St. Louis is a city built on trolley lines, and it is CMT's goal to ensure that St. Louis will once again experience the benefits of a fully-expanded transit system including economic development, accessibility and improved quality of life.
On December 5, 2005 CMT members and friends celebrated history in the making as Mayor Francis Slay and County Executive Charlie Dooley cut the ribbon on the Loop Trolley at the Missouri History Museum, marking the official rebirth of the trolleys back to St. Louis. Photo courtesy of Steve Patterson.

It is the dream of countless St. Louisans to return streetcar service to points throughout the region. This first line would run from here at the Missouri Historical Society, north on DeBaliviere to Delmar and west on Delmar to the Lions gate where the cars would turn around and return to here by the same route. The streetcars would serve two MetroLink stations, that would connect residents and tourists from other parts in the region to the streetcar line and thus the attractions of Forest Park and the arts, entertainment and retail district called The Loop. It would be a great addition to both the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County.

What are the next steps? First the project has been authorized by Congress in the recent Transportation bill meaning it is eligible to receive federal funding. The Loop Trolley Company in cooperation with congressional delegation is pursuing that option.

Funding is needed first to do engineering and later to begin the actual construction. The feasibility study estimated the cost for engineering and construction to be about $32 million. But an important component to the federal assistance will be the support the citizens of St. Louis give to this project.

There are several ways St. Louisans can help to move this project forward. Individuals can contribute both financially and through expressing their support to our elected officials about moving forward with this project. Checks in support of the Loop Trolley project can be made out to Citizens for Modern Transit with "trolley" in the memo line or you can make a donation below.

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