Further service cuts starting March 21, 2022
Starting March 21, Bi-State will implement service changes on 18 routes, with 12 of these lines losing service frequency. You can see a graphical breakdown of each buses frequencies below:
Tired of waiting?
We're Bus Riders United STL, and so are we.
We're a union of bus riders fighting for better buses. We have meetings each month on the 1st Sunday and the 3rd Wednesday, open to all. [ click to RSVP here ]
Take our 3-question Rider Survey!
It’s time St Louis had the bus system we deserved.
We depend on it every day, and yet we are constantly left waiting. The solutions are straightforward to bus riders: we see the issues firsthand.
We call on Bi-State to:
- Invest in our operators
- A long-standing pay-and-benefits shortage has left us with a serious lack of operators and an extremely strained bus system. Words only go so far: it’s time that operators get the raise they deserve for their vital frontline work during this pandemic.
- Reverse COVID service cuts
- Massive service cuts in November and March were supposed to be temporary and reduce undependable buses, but riders are still being left in the cold far too often. A raise in starting pay and improving working conditions will also help to attract the necessary staff to provide reliable transit service.
- Take safety seriously
- Metro’s approach to bus riders' safety leaves much to be desired: bus riders are left without transit centers for warmth during the coldest parts of the day, often with even longer waits due to service cuts. Also, rear-door boarding, a powerful tool to protect bus riders and operators during an airborne pandemic, was ended after only three months.
By working together, we can make ourselves impossible to ignore.
Join us today, and be a part of our fight for better buses!
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This survey is in conjunction with our efforts for Transit Equity Day 2022. If you took this survey in person at a transit center, there’s no need to fill it out here (but you could always send it along to a friend!)
February 4 is Transit Equity Day!
Join us at Civic Center! Friday, February 4 Morning (6-9am) Evening (3-7pm) What is Transit Equity Day? Transit equity day is a national day of action to commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks by declaring that public transit is a civil right. Bus Riders United is excited to thank transit operators for their service, and help educate and organize riders on how we can push for more and better buses in St Louis.
All BSD meetings for 2022
Upcoming meetings Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Board of Commissioners Meeting (virtual meeting) Thursday, May 5, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Safety & Security Committee Meeting (tentative) Friday, June 10, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Operations Committee Meeting (tentative) Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Meeting (tentative) Friday, June 24, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Board of Commissioners Meeting (virtual meeting) Thursday, August 11, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Safety & Security Committee Meeting (tentative) Friday, August 19, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Operations Committee Meeting (tentative) Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Meeting (tentative) Friday, September 23, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Board of Commissioners Meeting (virtual meeting) Thursday, October 6, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Safety & Security Committee Meeting (tentative) Friday, October 14, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Operations Committee Meeting (tentative) Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Meeting (tentative) Friday, November 18, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Board of Commissioners Meeting (virtual meeting) Past meetings Thursday, January 20, 2022 Safety & Security Committee Meeting - CANCELLED Friday, January 28, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Operations Committee Meeting (virtual meeting) Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Meeting (virtual meeting) Friday, February 18, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Board of Commissioners Meeting (virtual meeting) Thursday, March 10, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Safety & Security Committee Meeting (virtual meeting) Friday, March 18, 2022 @ 8:30 AM Operations Committee Meeting (virtual meeting) Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Meeting (virtual meeting) Sourced from https://www.
Urge MoDOT to fund bus stops and new buses!
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) are currently accepting public comments on how to prioritize funding of transportation projects across the state which are currently unfunded.
A look at Metrobus frequencies
Having a frequent bus network is one of the best ways we can build and sustain transit usership. When a bus is frequent, missing a bus doesn’t mean a half-hour wait (or more) as punishment - it means knowing another bus is only a few minutes away. When transit is reliable, people are willing to use it more, and shift away from using a car.
Submit Comment for Bi-State's next meeting
The next Bi-State Board of Commissioners meeting is Friday, December 10th @ 10am. This is a special session, likely in order to rubber-stamp a $52 million turnstile plan, while our bus system sees a substantial service cut.
10% service cuts coming November 29
Starting November 29, Bi-State will implement service cuts. on 27 routes. You can see a graphical breakdown of each buses frequencies below:
Bi-State Board of Commissioners meeting summary
Meeting info Friday, November 19, 2021 @ 8:30am Meeting minutes [PDF] Meeting recording [Bi-State’s Facebook] Quick summary 36 public comments submitted Due to “time constraints” the board chose to read none of them. Service cuts to 27 bus lines are still coming November 29 The $2000 starting bonus has helped fill ~45 bus driver roles so far We are still short >100 bus drivers Bi-State, local govs, and private orgs are exploring turnstiles on Metrolink The project would cost $52 million.
Submit Comment for BSD's next meeting
The next Bi-State Board of Commissioners meeting is Friday, November 19 @ 8:30am. Your comments will be read to the board during their meeting. We strongly encourage you to ask Bi-State to improve starting pay and benefits for bus drivers, so that we can fill our steep operator shortage and reduce the amount of time riders will spend waiting at bus stops this winter.
Take our 3-question rider survey!
February 4 is Transit Equity Day!
All BSD meetings for 2022
Urge MoDOT to fund bus stops and new buses!
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) are currently accepting public comments on how to prioritize funding of transportation projects across the state which are currently unfunded.
A look at Metrobus frequencies
Having a frequent bus network is one of the best ways we can build and sustain transit usership. When a bus is frequent, missing a bus doesn’t mean a half-hour wait (or more) as punishment - it means knowing another bus is only a few minutes away. When transit is reliable, people are willing to use it more, and shift away from using a car.
Submit Comment for Bi-State's next meeting
The next Bi-State Board of Commissioners meeting is Friday, December 10th @ 10am. This is a special session, likely in order to rubber-stamp a $52 million turnstile plan, while our bus system sees a substantial service cut.
10% service cuts coming November 29
Starting November 29, Bi-State will implement service cuts. on 27 routes. You can see a graphical breakdown of each buses frequencies below:
Bi-State Board of Commissioners meeting summary
Submit Comment for BSD's next meeting
The next Bi-State Board of Commissioners meeting is Friday, November 19 @ 8:30am. Your comments will be read to the board during their meeting. We strongly encourage you to ask Bi-State to improve starting pay and benefits for bus drivers, so that we can fill our steep operator shortage and reduce the amount of time riders will spend waiting at bus stops this winter.