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For many people with disabilities, paratransit isn't a convenience, it's a lifeline.
Tonight, RAISE Transit member Mark Detjen testified before the St. Louis County Council in support of Metro's proposed budget while urging stronger accountability for Call-A-Ride and paratransit service. Reliable transportation means access to work, medical appointments, groceries, and community life, and riders deserve a system they can depend on.
Watch Mark's testimony and hear why investing in accessible, dependable paratransit matters for thousands of St. Louis County residents.
How much should Metro be funded and what should riders expect in return?
Tonight, RAISE Transit member Robyn Wallen addressed the St. Louis County Council in support of Metro's proposed budget while calling for greater accountability for riders. Reliable transit means more than funding, it means buses that arrive, dependable service, and a system people can count on every day.
Watch Robyn's testimony and let us know: What improvements would make the biggest difference to your Metro experience?
07/14/2026
Participant Spotlight: S.M.A.R.T. (St. Louis Metropolitan Alliance for Reliable Transit)
We're proud to welcome S.M.A.R.T. (St. Louis Metropolitan Alliance for Reliable Transit) to ALL WAYS STL: Connected Mobility Festival!
Convened by Paraquad, S.M.A.R.T. is a coalition of community advocates working to ensure the St. Louis region has a public transportation system that is safe, accessible, affordable, and reliable for everyone. The coalition brings together people with disabilities, transit riders, advocates, and community organizations to champion improvements that make transit work better for all.
S.M.A.R.T. has been a leading voice in advancing accessibility and accountability throughout the region's transit system. Through collaboration, advocacy, public engagement, and rider feedback, the coalition has helped drive meaningful improvements to Metro's paratransit services while continuing to advocate for restored bus routes, greater accessibility, and a transit system that connects people to jobs, healthcare, education, shopping, and their communities.
We're excited to have S.M.A.R.T. join us as we celebrate the many ways people walk, bike, roll, and ride throughout the St. Louis region.
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Cortex Commons – St. Louis
This event is FREE and open to everyone!
07/13/2026
Participant Spotlight: Transform314
We're excited to welcome Transform314 to ALL WAYS STL: Connected Mobility Festival!
Founded in 2022, Transform314 is a community-driven organization dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering Black St. Louisans to help shape the policies that create thriving neighborhoods. Through resident-led conversations, civic education, and advocacy, they connect communities with local government to improve streets, sidewalks, infrastructure, and public safety. Their work is grounded in the belief that lasting change happens when residents understand how local decisions are made and have the tools to influence them.
By bringing neighbors, community leaders, and elected officials together, Transform314 is helping build a St. Louis where every neighborhood has a voice in creating safer, more accessible, and more connected communities.
Join us at this FREE community celebration of connected mobility!
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Cortex Commons – St. Louis
Whether you walk, bike, roll, ride transit, or drive, ALL WAYS STL is for everyone.
07/12/2026
🛣️ Participant Spotlight: Missourians for Responsible Transportation
We're pleased to welcome **Missourians for Responsible Transportation** as a participant at **ALL WAYS STL: Connected Mobility Festival**!
Missourians for Responsible Transportation works to promote thoughtful transportation planning and policies that support strong communities, improve mobility, and encourage responsible investment in Missouri's transportation future. We're excited to have them join the conversation about creating a transportation system that serves everyone.
Join us for a FREE afternoon celebrating the many ways people move throughout our region.
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Cortex Commons – St. Louis
07/12/2026
Join Us Monday for RAISE Transit's Weekly Organizing Meeting!
Public transportation works best when riders have a voice. Whether you're a daily rider, advocate, or simply interested in improving mobility in the St. Louis region, you're invited to join us.
📅 Monday, July 13
🕖 7:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
This week's agenda includes:
🆕 Metro's New Fare System
Have you used Metro's new fare system since it launched on July 6? We'll discuss rider experiences, feedback, and any issues that have come up.
🏛️ St. Louis County Transit Funding
We'll recap the recent County Council budget meeting and discuss the push to restore the historic 50:50 transit funding allocation between Metro Transit and the County Department of Public Works.
🚌 Missing Metro Buses
Riders continue reporting scheduled buses that never arrive. We'll discuss sending a letter to Metro asking how they plan to better accommodate riders and improve service reliability.
🎉 ALL WAYS STL Festival Updates
We'll share exciting updates, including new participating organizations, a confirmed food truck, and the latest on outreach and event planning.
♿ Missouri History Museum Disability Resource Fair
We'll confirm RAISE Transit's participation and discuss who will represent us and what materials we'll have available.
Everyone is welcome, no membership required! We value the perspectives of riders, advocates, and anyone interested in improving transportation throughout the St. Louis region.
Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82220317436?pwd=6IofC1lG3QiXaGJcc4OrLb5DhxWt6S.1
Meeting ID: 822 2031 7436
Passcode: 347906
07/11/2026
Participant Spotlight: StrongGo Industries
We're excited to welcome StrongGo Industries to ALL WAYS STL: Connected Mobility Festival!
StrongGo Industries develops innovative accessibility solutions that help create safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone. At this year's festival, they'll be showcasing their tactile surface systems and demonstrating how these important accessibility features help people who are blind or have low vision navigate public spaces with greater confidence and independence.
Come learn how thoughtful design can make transportation and public spaces more accessible for all.
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Cortex Commons – St. Louis
FREE to attend!
Public comment matters.
RAISE Transit member Nichole Fincham-Shehan spoke before the St. Louis County Council during its budget meeting to support funding for Metro Transit while emphasizing that new funding must come with accountability, transparency, and equitable investment throughout St. Louis County.
A stronger transit system means more access to jobs, healthcare, education, and opportunity; but every community deserves to benefit, and every dollar should be spent wisely.
Thank you, Nichole, for representing RAISE Transit and advocating for a public transportation system that works for everyone.
🚍 Watch her testimony and let us know what you think in the comments!
07/09/2026
🚍 Participant Spotlight: Metro
We're excited to welcome Metro Transit as a participant at ALL WAYS STL: Connected Mobility Festival!
Metro connects thousands of people across the St. Louis region every day through bus, MetroLink, and paratransit services, helping people get to work, school, healthcare, entertainment, and everywhere in between. Their commitment to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation makes them an essential part of a connected community.
Join us for this FREE community event celebrating all the ways we move through St. Louis!
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Cortex Commons – St. Louis
Whether you walk, bike, roll, ride transit, or drive, ALL WAYS STL is for everyone.
07/09/2026
We're excited to be a part of the Missouri Botanical Garden and EarthWays Center Green Living Festival this coming weekend on July 11!
Be sure to stop by the West Meeting Room in the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center at 3:15 to hear Cindy Mense, our CEO, give a talk titled "Travel Green: The Growing Bike Network in STL." There's a lot of exciting growth happening in the City, and you can learn all about it on Saturday!
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