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The Weekly Buzz – April 12
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Metro Transit
Metro hopes pay hikes for paratransit van drivers will help fill vacancies, boost service
MetroLink Green Line/Metro Hiring Event
St. Louis’ Turn-of-the-Century Transit Renaissance
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Crowds watch the eclipse under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis
National parks, including St. Louis Gateway Arch, will be offering free admission April 20
See what had to be cleared before they built the Arch
When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in St. Louis
Riverboats mentioned in first paragraph
The Weekly Buzz – April 5
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Metro Transit
Park & Ride: Metro offers stress-free rides to the Home Opener
What you need to know about parking, transportation for Cardinals’ home opener
Indra will renew the ticketing system of the St. Louis Metro, in the United States
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Riverboat Cruise to Offer St. Louis Unique Views of the Solar Eclipse
The Weekly Buzz – March 29
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Metro Transit
Letter: Plan for north-south MetroLink ‘green’ line merits support
Downtown MetroLink station to close for 3 months for station enhancement
8th & Pine MetroLink station in downtown St. Louis to close for three months
Registration now open for Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toe Express walking program
St. Louis Downtown Airport
STL Flight Maintenance: Raising the Standard of Customer Care in General Aviation
The Freightway
300 Acre Port Site is a Premier Hub for Advanced Manufacturing
The Weekly Buzz – March 22
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit offering fantastic career opportunities at their next hiring event!
California firm chosen for design work on St. Louis MetroLink expansion
Bi-State picks California firm for next round of design work for MetroLink expansion
The Freightway
St. Louis: Ranked the United States’ Most Efficient Inland Port
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
St. Louis Gets $17 Million for Old Courthouse Restoration
Gateway Arch National Park receives additional $17 million for courthouse upgrades
The Weekly Buzz – March 15
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Metro Transit
Pedestrian bridges could connect Armory, MetroLink to Midtown across I-64
Midtown St. Louis Will Get a Pedestrian Bridge Over I-64
Siemens to build new light rail equipment for St. Louis
US: 55 Siemens LRVs Ordered for St. Louis
Metro to hold hiring event Saturday
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Help wanted as riverboat cruises at Gateway Arch return
Riverboat tours starting near the Gateway Arch
Riverboats hiring for the 2024 season
The Weekly Buzz – March 8
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Metro Transit
MetroLink reopening 2-mile stretch that was damaged by flood in 2022
MetroLink riders can expect change starting Monday
MetroLink updates schedules, reopens platforms
Career Central: Metro Transit needs experienced mechanics, drivers
Swansea Metro Transit Center construction work starting today
$1M spent on MetroLink expansion so far, more to be awarded
MetroLink Proposal for Jefferson Avenue
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Riverboats at the Gateway Arch Kick Off 60th Season Cruising the Mississippi River
Riverboat cruises returning today
Arch effect: does it really keep storms out of downtown St. Louis?
The Weekly Buzz – March 1
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Metro Transit
St. Louis County man has been driving MetroBus for 50 years
Plans for new MetroLink line move forward
Video features interview with Taulby Roach in second half
Regional board votes to OK north-south MetroLink expansion route
St. Louis MetroLink Expansion Wins Key Approval
Two MetroLink platforms re-open almost two years after flood damage
Construction at Swansea Transit Center and Central West End MetroLink this weekend
St. Louis’ $1.1 Billion MetroLink Expansion: Bridging North and South for Economic Growth
The Freightway
St. Louis Freightway: UP-served port site ready for development
Herculaneum Port Site Cleared for Redevelopment as Intermodal Hub
Missouri Intermodal Port Site ‘Primed for Growth’
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch reports most visitors in a decade in 2023
Gateway Arch sees another big boost in tourism, 2.4 million visitors in 2023
The Weekly Buzz – February 23
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Metro Transit
FTA Awards $631MM for Rail Vehicle Replacement
St. Louis Seeks Public Input on $25.8 Million HUD Grant for Flood Recovery and Future Resilience
Metro mentioned in 3rd paragraph
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Gateway Geyser to close, may mean Gateway Arch park expansion
The Weekly Buzz – February 16
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Bi-State Development
Metro Transit
John Pertzborn with Jake Haynes
Free Metro Transit passes offered today
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Downtown airport in Metro East gets FAA money to design new terminal
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
‘Jeopardy!’ contestants fail to give correct response on St. Louis landmark
The Weekly Buzz – February 9
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Metro Transit
Bus driver celebrates 50 years at Metro
Metro bus driver celebrating 50 years of service
KSDK – Metro Bus Driver Celebrates 50 Years on Job
Ticket to Ride – Bruce Williams
Metro offering $5,000 sign-on bonus for some new hires
39 MetroLink stations getting state-of-the-art gating systems to help increase safety
‘Transit Stop Transformation Project’ kicking off today
‘Match with Metro Transit’ This Valentine’s, Not That Skeevy Tinder Profile
Mascoutah’s MidAmerica St. Louis Airport grows to meet demand
MetroLink mentioned at end of article
The Freightway
St. Louis metro ports stay at the top in tons per river mile stats
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Taylor Swift’s private jet sold to St. Louis company, records show
Airport mentioned in 4th paragraph
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
The Weekly Buzz – February 2
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Metro Transit
New state-of-the art security gates arrive at Metro Transit facility ahead of rollout
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport sees continued growth in 2023
MetroLink mentioned in 8th paragraph
Friday night deadline for public to vote on spending St. Louis’ NFL settlement
Construction set to begin on Union-Lindell Bridge near Forest Park in 2025
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
This cruise ship has an arch on the back and the ‘City Museum’ on top
The Weekly Buzz – January 26
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Metro Transit
New Metro drivers to end long wait times for commuters
Metro Transit facing delays, suspensions due to road conditions
MetroBus service resumed on all routes across the Bi-state
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Icy forecast prompts court closures, delayed start at Arch
Sheets of ice fall off the Gateway Arch in St. Louis
The Freightway
St. Louis region remains home to the nation’s most efficient inland port
The Weekly Buzz – January 19
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Metro Transit
$5,000 signing bonuses offered at St. Louis Metro Transit job fair
MetroBus increases frequency of 17 routes starting Monday
Metro’s Call-A-Ride program undergoing improvements as part of county budget allocation
MetroLink’s proposed $1 billion north-south rail in tough competition for federal funding
The Weekly Buzz – January 12
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Metro Transit
Metro to increase bus runs on 17 routes as driver ranks increase
Energizer moving headquarters from office park to tower in downtown Clayton
MetroLink mentioned in 3rd paragraph
Missouri Republicans again pushing for law allowing guns on public transit
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch plays pivotal role in Percy Jackson Disney + adaptation
Winterfest sees 70% rise in attendance numbers in 2023
St. Louis Downtown Airport
St. Louis Downtown Airport sees growth in 2023; momentum expected to continue into 2024
The Weekly Buzz – January 5
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Metro Transit
Metro buses and trains in St. Louis will lose their exterior ads
Historic Wellston Station in St. Louis, Missouri must have carried many rail-related stories
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch hosting social media giveaway for locals who’ve never visited
The Weekly Buzz – December 29
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Metro Transit
Construction underway on 5-mile MetroLink extension from Scott AFB to MidAmerica Airport
Next stop, St. Louis transit security
The Freightway
St. Louis region advances as a global freight hub through investments
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Illinois DOT reflects on progress made in 2023
Mentioned under ‘Multimodalism at work’
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch extending holiday hours this week
The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend, December 28 to 31
The Weekly Buzz – December 22
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit holding MetroLink expansion virtual meeting today
Video: MetroLink NS/SS Jefferson Alignment Design Consultant Session
The Freightway
For FLEXRail, a ‘Strategic’ Lease Renewal in St. Louis Regional Freightway
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Rebuilding Illinois in 2023
Mentioned under ‘Multimodalism at work’
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
New lighting system in place at the Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch Has New and Improved Lighting as of Tonight
30 St. Louis New Year’s Eve Parties to Ring in 2024
Riverboats mentioned in 6th and 7th parties on their list
The Weekly Buzz – December 15
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit offers positions on the spot at hiring event
CMT Metro Monitors Provide Valuable Insight on Safety & Security on the System
The Freightway
Big Dollars Planned for Aerospace Manufacturing Growth in St. Louis
The Weekly Buzz – December 8
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Metro Transit
Project Bringing MetroLink to Mid-America
MetroLink starting new operating plan today
St Louis signs framework contract for up to 55 new LRVs
New calls to ‘enclose every station’ in response to crime on Twin Cities light rail
Metro Transit mentioned under ‘The St. Louis solution’
The Freightway
Illinois 3 connector plan good for freight-hauling industry, bad for family business
Big Dollars Planned for Aerospace Manufacturing Growth in St. Louis
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
6 days to get a discounted ride to the top of the Arch in 2024
The Weekly Buzz – December 1
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Bi-State Development
Bi-State may run Loop Trolley one year longer than planned
Metro Transit
$390M contract approved for new St. Louis MetroLink train cars
Bi-State board OKs $390 million contract for new MetroLink cars
Metro adding 50+ bus drivers, boosting frequency, reliability of some routes
New Siemens LRVs for St. Louis
St. Louis Needs Better Public Transit — and Bi-State Should Not Give Up
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Gateway Arch Visitors Were Undercounted for Years, National Park Service Says
Take That, St. Louis Haters: the Gateway Arch Is America’s Safest National Park
Plan Your Holiday Calendar With These Local Events
Article mentions the Riverboats and Winterfest
The Weekly Buzz – November 22
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Metro Transit
St. Louis County Council approves $128M Metro Transit budget for 2024 fiscal year
How to park like a pro at Lambert Airport
Metro promises to fix service for riders with disabilities in St. Louis
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Winterfest kicks off Saturday in Downtown St. Louis
Gateway Arch to close for Thanksgiving, extended hours to follow
The Weekly Buzz – November 17
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Metro Transit
The safety-first effort in St. Louis: ‘We had a problem to solve’
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St. Louis County Council closer to approving critical $128M Bi-State funding
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Congratulations to 7th Annual Gateway Arch National Park Engineering Contestants
The Weekly Buzz – November 10
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit extends $5,000 hiring bonus to end of year
How to get around St. Louis without driving a car — yes, it is possible
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Gulfstream Aerospace Completes Manufacturing Expansion
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Winterfest returns soon, plans announced for 2023 celebrations in St. Louis
The Weekly Buzz – October 20
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Metro Transit
$52M security project aims to make it safer to ride on the MetroLink
Metro Transit hosts hiring event in East St. Louis for mechanics and operators
MetroLink trains operating on single-track this week due to construction
Letter: Ignore study slamming MetroLink expansion; get it started
Committee to review recent Metro Transit cyberattack
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Area girls get on board with aviation careers
Girls in Aviation Day draws 150 young women
2023 Girls in Aviation Day Empowers Young Women to Pursue Aviation and Aerospace Career
SLU’s Flying Billikens host intercollegiate competition at Center for Aviation Science
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Here’s why the Gateway Arch will be dark
Boilermakers will gather to commemorate Gateway Arch
The Weekly Buzz – October 13
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit Call-A-Ride services resume Sunday for those with previous reservations
Full Metro Call-A-Ride services to resume after cyberattack
FTA: Rail Vehicle Replacement Program Applications Welcome
Metro/BSD mentioned under award recipient list
MetroLink testing single-car trains today
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Ideal Aviation And SWIC Partner Up To Train Student Pilots In St. Louis Missouri
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Less than a year into renovations at Old Courthouse, organizers pleased with progress
Gateway Arch to host families for ‘Frights & Heights’ Halloween party
5 family-friendly activities to enjoy this fall in St. Louis
The Weekly Buzz – September 29
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit awards contract for construction to upgrade security
St. Louis Metro Transit to launch single-car train service pilot program Oct. 2
Timeline: MetroLink security upgrades beginning in Metro East
MetroLink awards 1st contract for security improvements
Metro to test single-car MetroLink trains in St. Louis area
We can’t afford to wait: Go ride the damn bus
Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Miami-Dade County, St. Louis Metro Transit
St. Louis Regional Freightway
St. Louis ports, freight carriers support Port NOLA’s St. Bernard Terminal
Reducing US emissions by shifting cargo from motorways to waterways
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE: RIVERBOAT CRUISES AT THE GATEWAY ARCH
The Weekly Buzz – September 22
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Bi-State Development
People in Business: MO Public Transit Board elects
Metro Transit
Turning Transit Stops Into Community Spaces
Some Metro drivers make more than $40,000 in overtime pay amid labor shortage
Metro drivers working overtime amid labor shortage
St. Louis Regional Freightway
STL region welcomes continued investment in rail infrastructure, new rail-served sites
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Gulfstream opens new paint hangar
Airport mentioned in last paragraph
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Kruk and the St. Louis Arch, explained
John Kruk’s Gateway Arch bet backfires after Kyle Schwarber home run in St. Louis
National parks, including one in Missouri, will be free Saturday
Best Bets: St. Charles Oktoberfest, Hispanic Festival, Tower Grove Pride and more
Riverboats mentioned at end of ‘Saturday’ events
The Weekly Buzz – September 15
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Metro Transit
Some Metro drivers make more than $40,000 in overtime pay amid labor shortage
Citizens for Modern Transit offering free passes today
Investing In America
MetroLink mentioned under ‘Illinois’
Southern Illinois Taxpayers Spend $134.4M Since 2002 to Keep Airport Open
MetroLink mentioned in 5th & 6th paragraphs
St. Louis Regional Freightway
National, Regional Developers Eye St. Louis Industrial Market
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Traffic continues to grow at KCPS
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
What St. Louis was like on Sept. 11, 2001
Gateway Arch mentioned in 5th paragraph
The Weekly Buzz – September 8
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Metro Transit
Missouri Public Transit Association Names Taulby Roach as President of its Board of Directors
MPTA Recognizes 20 Transit Operators Across Missouri at 2023 Midwest Transit Conference
Big corporate names give millions to close access to MetroLink
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
The Weekly Buzz – September 1
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Metro Transit
Enterprise paying nearly $5 million to help fund MetroLink security improvements
Free monthly transit passes available at ‘Get Back in the Groove’ event
Made in St. Louis: Artists First supports and showcases a local talent
Metro mentioned in 7th paragraph
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Missouri: At The Ready For Industry
Freightway mentioned in article’s 3rd section, “Key Goals for St. Louis Region Infrastructure”
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Good News – Junior Ranger Riverboat Explorer program continues after Labor Day
Arch will not be lit up during September due to migrating birds
The Weekly Buzz – August 25
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit-St. Louis seeks bids for MetroLink rail platform project
Bids sought for work on initial MetroLink ticket gates, related fencing
Transit Briefs: St. Louis Metro Transit
Third update down
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Downtown Airport marks $5.4M in improvements to aid aircraft maintenance tenants
Riverbend building aviation career pipeline
St. Louis Downtown Airport mentioned in 4th paragraph
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Have you earned your Junior Ranger Riverboat Explorer Badge yet!?
The Weekly Buzz – August 18
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St. Louis Downtown Airport
St. Louis Downtown Airport celebrates $5.4M upgrades to propel aerospace industry
Metro Transit
Metro Transit seeks 200 mechanics and operators to help restore bus services
Metro Transit hosts hiring fair, offering $5,000 hiring bonus
MetroLink security updates moving forward
Metro Transit may expand mobile ticketing option to Call-A-Ride paratransit vans
St. Louis’ regional transit agency OKs new contract with bus drivers, train operators
Metro Transit-St. Louis, ATU ratify labor agreement
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Celebration at the Arch pays tribute to history of blues music in St. Louis
New details in redevelopment of riverfront area south of Gateway Arch
Moms group names the ’10 best family-friendly activities’ in St. Louis
Gateway Arch Earns 2023 Travelers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor
The Weekly Buzz – August 11
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Metro Transit
Bi-State board OKs new contracts with Metro Transit union
Metro Transit bus drivers, light rail operators, other employees approve new contract
MetroLink, Chestnut Health Systems give out backpacks with school supplies
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits East St. Louis, announces funding for MetroLink
Metro’s Merchant of the Month- Luxurease Diviine Liyt Candles
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Blues at the Arch Festival set Aug. 11-13
The Weekly Buzz – August 4
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Metro Transit
MetroLink gets $223 million in federal funding for upgrades and flooding repairs
Federal officials gather in East St. Louis to welcome huge investment in MetroLink
Federal government announces $27.6 million investment going to MetroLink
Pete Buttigieg announces funding for St. Louis area’s MetroLink system
Photos: Buttigieg announces $27 million grant for MetroLink
Metro Transit union to vote Monday on new contract, with pay raises and a $7,000 bonus
Transit enthusiasts celebrate MetroLink’s 30th anniversary by riding the entire system
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
The Blues at the Arch Festival is Back!
The Weekly Buzz – July 28
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Bi-State Development
Delmar Loop Trolley shuts down until further notice due to extreme heat
Metro Transit
Metro Transit reduces driver slots in budget even as it tries to fill vacancies
Ribbon cutting for new MetroLink stop in East St. Louis happening today
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Gateway Arch National Park is singing the blues!
1967: A Chicago man is first in line to go the top of the Arch
The Weekly Buzz – July 21
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Metro Transit
Metro holds hiring event in East St. Louis with special incentives
Metro Transit hosts hiring fair in East St. Louis
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Missouri home to most ‘picturesque’ national park
Gateway to the Stars: Roadmap to the Night Sky
The Weekly Buzz – July 14
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Metro Transit
Career Central: $5K signing bonuses for new MetroLink and MetroBus drivers
Meet Brittnie – One of the Newest Members to the MetroBus Team
RIDE ON to Summer Scoops at Jeni’s Ice Cream – Metro’s Merchant of the Month
Gas tanker crashes into St. Louis Metro transit center
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Gateway Arch National Park named most ‘Instagram-able’ in US
The Freightway
The Bigger Picture with Mary Lamie of the St. Louis Regional Freightway
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to expand operations in Cahokia Heights
The Weekly Buzz – July 7
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Bi-State Development
Letter: Bi-State is turning around Call-A-Ride, still needs applicants
Metro Transit
What I’ve Learned Being ‘Car-Light’ in St. Louis for 6 Months
Charles Quincy Troupe, ex-state legislator and St. Louis alderman, dead at 87
Mr. Troupe was a former MetroBus operator and ATU 788 officer
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
People gather at the Gateway Arch for naturalization ceremony
Blues at the Arch Festival in August
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Roaming St. Louis: Private flyers, aviation industry love the downtown airport
The Weekly Buzz – June 30
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Bi-State Development
Loop Trolley not operating on Saturday
Metro Transit
Metro Transit plan for secure platforms (KMOX interview with Taulby Roach and Kevin Scott)
More security measures coming to MetroLink platforms
Metro Transit offering big signing bonus for new workers
Metro Transit is hosting an open house on the Secure Platform Plan
“Talking Transit” addresses future of Northside Southside expansion
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Gateway Arch Day in St. Louis is Friday, June 30
These places are more ‘picturesque’ than Yosemite (Gateway Arch is #1)
How to watch the big Fair St. Louis fireworks show
St. Louis Regional Freightway
The Weekly Buzz – June 16
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Bi-State Development
Loop Trolley not operating on Saturday
Metro Transit
Metro Transit changing more than 40 routes today
No MetroLink Service Between CWE and Union Station This Weekend
Metro Celebrates Dump the Pump Day
Metro Transit hosted hiring fair Saturday
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Gateway ARCH introduces NEW Virtual Reality experience
Gateway Arch Foundation to host concerts at the riverfront this summer
Gateway Arch Park Foundation hosting third annual “Picnic in Your Park”
St. Louis Downtown Airport
SLU’s Aviation Summer Academy at St. Louis Downtown Airport
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Freightway and TRRA recognized for Merchant’s Bridge
Gov. Pritzker Joins Missouri Officials to Celebrate Start of New I-270 Chain of Rocks Bridge
The Weekly Buzz – June 9
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Metro Transit
CMT to host online conversation with Metro Transit regarding upcoming service changes
Metro Transit hiring event this Saturday
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
America’s best & most beautiful free tourist attractions (Gateway Arch is #10)
Gateway Arch’s new 3D experience brings St. Louis Riverfront era to life
St. Louis Regional Freightway
The Weekly Buzz – June 2
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Metro Transit
Virtual meetings to focus on proposed MetroLink lines
New USDA food safety lab breaks ground near MetroLink station
Safety is top of mind on public transit this morning
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Billion-dollar investments highlight FreightWeekSTL
STLPR- 8 projects in southwest Illinois receive roughly 40 million dollars in grants
70-Mile 70s corridor is epicenter of industrial growth in STL region
The Weekly Buzz – May 26
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Metro Transit
MetroLink asks public for help to pick new line for north St. Louis County
MetroLink meetings will outline plans, security upgrades
Runaway barge hits Eads Bridge Wednesday in St. Louis, pausing MetroLink trains
More police, extra efforts to keep Downtown St. Louis safe
MetroLink mentioned at end of article
Gateway Arch | Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
After 31 years, the first African American riverboat captain in Missouri still on the water
Lights Turned Off at the Gateway Arch Every Night to Assist in Bird Migration for 325 Species
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Granite City firm highlighted in first day of FreightweekSTL
Freightway announces transportation priorities
Shipping on the Mississippi could be answer to supply chain issues, freight experts say
New collaboration keeps Missouri and Mississippi Rivers traffic moving during drought & floods
The Weekly Buzz – May 19
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Metro Transit
Construction on Plymouth Avenue impacts Wellston MetroLink station
MetroLink helps crowds reach Scott Air Force Base Air Show
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Metro East receives more than $41 million in infrastructure funding
The Weekly Buzz – May 12
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Metro Transit
Feds award $196.3M to replace 48 MetroLink cars in St. Louis
MetroLink stations to use metal detectors in pilot program
Metro to provide shuttle service to Scott AFB Air Show
St. Louis Regional Freightway
The Weekly Buzz – May 5
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Metro Transit
Added Security Measures Coming to MetroLink Platforms
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
The Ultimate Guide to Gateway Arch National Park
Bi-State Development
Loop Trolley Offers Free Parking and Rides for Twilight Thursdays
The Weekly Buzz – April 28
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Metro Transit
KMOV: Metro Transit Hiring Bus Drivers
Metro’s New Security Tech Helps Catch Suspect
STL Transit in Better Shape That Larger Cities
CMT Features Transit Transformations
Bi-State Development
The Weekly Buzz – April 21
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Metro Transit
Construction and Maintenance Work on MetroLink
New Garden Opens Next to Laclede’s Landing MetroLink Station
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
The Weekly Buzz – April 14
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Metro Transit
Metro is reducing service for its Call-A-Ride Program
Metro Transit Hosts Hiring Event This Weekend
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline
St. Louis Downtown Airport
$5M State Investment in Metro-East Airport Project Creates Jobs, Local Leaders Say
The Weekly Buzz – April 7
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Metro Transit
Taulby Roach Talks MetroLink Expansion on KTRS
Finalized Design Concept Approved for Transit Stop Transformation Project
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Illinois Awards $200 Million to Freight Mobility Improvement Projects
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Gateway Arch Seeks Its Next Top Dog
St. Louis Downtown Airport
The Weekly Buzz – March 31
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Metro Transit
Increased Security on MetroLink for Opening Day Festivities
East Riverfront Station will be Closed for Opening Day
Disability Rights Groups Challenge Plan to Reduce Call-A-Ride Service
Bi-State Development
Jefferson Alignment Expansion Gets Approval for Next Steps
The Weekly Buzz – March 24
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Metro Transit
Avoid Gameday Parking Hassles with MetroLink
Duckworth Touts MetroLink Expansion to MidAmerica Airport
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
The Weekly Buzz – March 17
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Metro Transit
Washington University Wins College Transit Challenge
Bi-State Development
Bi-State Development President Meets with Illinois Senators in Washington
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
The Weekly Buzz – March 10
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Metro Transit
Metro Transit to Reduce Paratransit Coverage Area in St. Louis County
CMT Hosts “College Transit Challenge” and Touts Benefits of U-Pass
More Details About Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan
St. Louis Downtown Airport
FAA Grant to Boost Airport Upgrades in Cahokia
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
5 Smallest National Parks in the U.S. and the Best Experiences at Each
Meet the Iowan Who Made the Gateway Arch a Reality
Visits to Gateway Arch National Park Jump 41%
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Freightway Offers Ag Coast Riverboat Cruises for Educators and Students
Illinois and Missouri Demonstrate Unprecedented Collaboration
The Weekly Buzz – March 3
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Metro Transit
City of St. Louis Extends Gateway Go Youth Transit Program
College Transit Challenge Kicks Off Friday
St. Louis Downtown Airport
FAA Grant to Boost Airport Upgrades in Cahokia
Gateway Arch & Riverboats
Riverboat Captain Made History in 1992
The Weekly Buzz – February 24
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Metro Transit
Where Did All the Bus Riders in St. Louis Go?
Bi-State Reveals Possible North County MetroLink Routes
Bi-State Development
Bi-State Board Approves $4 Million Contract for Fare Collection
The Loop Trolley Makes a Jeopardy Cameo
The Freightway
The Role of Inland Waterways in Building Supply Chain Infrastructure
The Weekly Buzz – February 17
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Metro Transit
MetroLink taking some cars out of service for maintenance work
New MetroBus route launching in Illinois
The Freightway
A Closer Look at the IL Route 3 Corridor
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Major Renovations Begin at Old Courthouse
The Weekly Buzz – February 10
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Metro Transit
Armory’s pedestrian experience lacking, but it can improve if Armory cares
Public input sought on design for East St. Louis transit center
Metro Transit replacing ‘failed’ $10.3 million smart card system
A Reflection of the Segregation Within St. Louis
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Old Courthouse Will Honor Scott Family in New Exhibits
The World’s Most Thrilling Elevator Rides
The Gateway Arch is #6 on this list
The Weekly Buzz – February 3
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Metro Transit
Metrolink making new security improvements as they inch closer to finalizing a North-South expansion
$90M mixed-use development opens near Forest Park
MetroLink updates on public transit projects in the bi-state region
Construction begins on East St. Louis transit safety center
MetroLink maintenance delays happening today
Get light-rail safety back on track
Metro Transit St. Louis mentioned in 12th paragraph
Dangerous glaze of ice coats St. Louis highways, roads Monday morning
St. Louis Downtown Airport
Cahokia airport optimistic for 2023
St. Louis Regional Freightway
The Shape Of Things To Come
Freightway mentioned under ‘An Expanded Role for the Rivers’
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
St. Louis Arch sees shadow, predicts longer winter
The Weekly Buzz – January 27
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Bi-State Development
Expo at Forest Park Brings Transit-Oriented Development to St. Louis
Metro Transit
MetroLink Improvements to Impact Riders
East Riverfront Station to Close for Construction
Groundbreaking for New Emerson Park Public Safety Center
Hiring Event to Take Place This Weekend
St. Louis Regional Freightway
Milestones and Advancements in 2022 Reinforce St. Louis Region as a Global Freight Hub
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
The Weekly Buzz – January 20
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Bi-State Development
Metro Transit
You Paid For It: Bi-State plans to upgrade MetroLink trains
MoDOT presents several plans for changes to I-64 between Kingshighway and Jefferson
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Field trip to the Gateway Arch helps Meramec fourth graders discover Lewis and Clark
The Weekly Buzz – January 13
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Bi-State Development
IBEW approves new contract with Bi-State Development
Loop Trolley equipment tested ahead of spring return
Metro Transit
4 St. Clair County stations to get first MetroLink fare collection gates
Evolution in Progress
Northside-Southside MetroLink is second project mentioned in list
Intersection Intervention: DeBaliviere and Pershing
Article mentions Metro and Loop Trolley
Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Want to visit the Gateway Arch in 2023? Here’s when tickets are discounted
How the Gateway Arch officially became a national park
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