Citizens for Modern Transit Print

2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Diversity and inclusion

This project willtransform a current light rail and bus station into an active space that promotes creative play, cultivatescommunity and increases transit use while building a more equitable space that touts the history and culture of East St.Louis.

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New benches and shade sail at transit station

Overhead view of new sidewalk mural and shade structure at transit stop.

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St. Louis, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Transportation

Description: Pop-up demonstrations were used to build support for the development of improved public transit.

St. Louis, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Transportation

Description: Accessible seating, a UV-protective shade and a mural examining local history will be installed at the North Hanley Transit Center.

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