Transit Drives the Economy
Fact #5
For every $1 invested in public transportation, $4 is generated in economic returns.
CMT leads efforts for an integrated, affordable, and convenient public transportation system with light rail expansion as the critical component that will drive economic growth to improve quality of life in the St. Louis region.
East-West Gateway Board Endorses Jefferson Ave. Alignment as Locally Preferred Light Rail Alternative in North-South Corridor
During the most recent gathering of its Board of Directors, Citizens for Modern Transit’s leadership unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the Green Line. This proposed alignment is set to include 10 stations and 5.8 miles of in-street light rail running from Jefferson Avenue at Chippewa Street north to Natural Bridge Avenue in the City of St. Louis.
For every $1 invested in public transportation, $4 is generated in economic returns.