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FACT: The people of St. Louis overwhelmingly support the Cross County MetroLink Extension.

• In 1994, "M" meant MetroLink: more than 60 percent of voters approved Proposition "M" in 1994.
• The municipalities served by the Extension-including local governments, chambers of commerce, various civic groups and the overwhelming majority of residents-support it.
• St. Louis County residents account for half of all Missouri riders, making up the largest single group of MetroLink users, and will be an even larger percentage in the future.

FACT: Bi-State and government officials have everything they need to make the Cross County Extension happen.

• The Cross County MetroLink Extension is fully funded through "Proposition M."
• It has been almost three years since the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council unanimously approved the Cross-County Extension in 1999.
• Design and engineering plans for the Extension meet or exceed stringent federal standards.
• Attempting major changes in the current plan will indefinitely delay and seriously harm an effort that has taken nearly 10 years, and which has the overwhelming support of voters and local governments.

FACT: MetroLink is one of the most successful light-rail systems in the nation.

MetroLink transports as many as 60,000 riders per day-125,000 for Fair St. Louis.
The Cross County MetroLink Extension will add at least 18,000 riders per day to the system-a low estimate given the history of ridership.

FACT: The Cross County MetroLink Extension will spur employment and economic growth.

• Coupled with the existing MetroLink line, the Extension will thread the major employment corridors of St. Louis, including downtown, Clayton, the major universities and major business parks and retail centers.
• MetroLink serves as a hub for Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and has spurred the $55 million Westin Hotel at Cupples Station, th+e $60 million planned mixed use development at the Sunnen Business Park in Maplewood and several major facilities in the Metro East.
• MetroLink will provide a vital connection to new and existing jobs for people who previously couldn't access them-only 40 percent of the jobs in the St. Louis Metropolitan area are accessible by some form of public transit.

FACT: The Cross-County MetroLink Extension will improve the St. Louis area's traffic congestion and even help those who don't ride MetroLink.

• More than 70 highway projects are slated for the St. Louis area this summer alone. When the renovation of Highway 40 begins, MetroLink will provide an important commuting alternative.
• The Extension includes the reconstruction of the Forest Park Parkway, improving its status as a major traffic artery.
• A full MetroLink train at rush hour removes 125 cars from the highway.