The City of St. Louis is asking residents to weigh in on the design of its planned north-south Bus Rapid Transit line, known as the Green Line, with a series of open houses this month.
What the Green Line would be
The route is more than 11 miles long. It would run from the St. Louis-St. Louis County border at Goodfellow Boulevard and Natural Bridge Avenue to the intersection of Meramec Street and Jefferson Avenue in south St. Louis. Plans call for dedicated bus lanes, special stoplights, and larger, safer stations, with the goal of putting riders first on the road and cutting wait times.
How to give feedback
Three open houses are scheduled for October: two in person and one virtual. One in-person event is on October 19 at RUNG for Women on Sidney Street, starting at 5 p.m. Residents can comment on travel lanes, on-street parking, and station designs. Check the city’s website for the other dates and the virtual link.
A funding question is also in play
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen’s Budget and Public Employees Committee plans to hear a proposed ordinance from 14th Ward Alderman Rasheen Aldridge. It would set a citywide vote on whether to reallocate north-south MetroLink money to the Green Line. That adds a policy debate on top of the design questions.
Why it matters
Transit lines shape where people can live, work, and shop, and design choices like parking and lane placement affect neighborhoods differently. Early feedback is often the best chance to influence those details.
Tips for attending
- Bring questions about specific stops near your home or workplace.
- Think about how you travel now and what would make the line useful for you.
- If you can’t attend, use the virtual session or contact your alderperson.
