This Discussion is Free and Open to the Public and Will Explore the Design, Development, Funding and Implementation of Bus Rapid Transit in Other Cities
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Nov. 24, 2025) … As the region embarks on an alternatives analysis study to determine the feasibility of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in lieu of the St. Louis MetroLink Green Line and puts funding for the project back on the ballot, Citizens for Modern Transit is hosting a virtual “Talking Transit” event tied to the topic. The webinar – set for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom – will explore the design, development, funding and implementation of BRT systems in Minneapolis and Kansas City. It will highlight how these projects are transforming transit networks, improving access and driving economic growth, while also learning from what hasn’t necessarily worked. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at www.CMT-STL.org.
Those in attendance will hear from leaders of BRT projects in Minneapolis and Kansas City, as well as the lead on the St. Louis study and the head of the St. Louis metropolitan planning organization on designing and funding transit infrastructure projects. The discussion panel includes Brian Funk, COO and Deputy General Manager, Metro Transit, Minneapolis-St. Paul; Bobby Hosack, Associate Vice President, Project Manager, HNTB; Tyler Means, Chief Mobility & Strategy Officer, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), and Jim Wild, Executive Director, East-West Gateway Council of Governments. Citizens for Modern Transit’s CEO Kimberly Cella will moderate the panel.
“As our region explores the feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit, it’s critical to learn from cities that have successfully implemented these systems,” stated Kimberly Cella, CEO of Citizens for Modern Transit. “This type of system has the potential to transform how people move, improve access to jobs and services and drive economic growth. This discussion will give us valuable insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how we can position St. Louis for success.”
CMT hosts quarterly “Talking Transit” events to keep members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders and others in the loop on issues and efforts influencing the local transit system. These educational gatherings feature guest speakers and panel discussions that address a wide range of topics, including transit-oriented development, safety and security, best practices, service changes and more. To learn more about these events and how CMT is working to further transit access in the St. Louis region, visit www.cmt-stl.org.
About Citizens for Modern Transit
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization. Established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis, CMT’s mission is focused on championing, challenging, encouraging and advocating for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve quality of life. To help support this mission, the organization works to develop ridership programming, transform spaces around transit stops, help secure local and federal transit funding, serve as a strong and effective voice on transit-related issues and opportunities, and ensure safe, convenient, user-friendly and affordable access to the area’s integrated public transportation system. To learn more, visit www.CMT-STL.org or follow the organization on Facebook, X, Instagram or LinkedIn.
