MetroLink, MetroBus and Metro Call-A-Ride

Call-A-Ride
 System Performance
Pre-Service Reduction Post-Service Reduction
The maps depict the Metro System performance
pre- and post-service reduction from a corridor
and route perspective.
• One of the purposes of this study is to
identify where Metro needs to refocus transit
service.
• When planning for the next 1-5 years,
strong performing corridors such as North
County, North City, Northwest County and
Corridor Level Corridor Level South City, might merit a higher level of
service.
• The maps indicate that the system
performance has been average to high on
many of Metro’s core routes including #70
Grand, #95 Kingshighway and #4 Natural
Bridge.

Route Level Route Level

 Population Density 2008

Population/Employment Growth Comparison

Population Density 2008

Transit works best when it links dense population

centers to regional business districts.
The region is not expected to greatly shift in net Population Projection Table
population or employment in the future.
 Employment Density 2008

Population/Employment Growth Comparison

Employment Density 2008

Transit works best when it links dense population

centers to regional business districts.
The region is not expected to greatly shift in net Employment Projection 2000-2035
population or employment in the future.
Major Employment Centers

Transit exists to:

• enhance mobility,
• provide freedom of choice
in travel modes,
• reduce vehicle congestion
and pollution,
• connect the region,
• empower the
transportation-
disadvantaged, and
• bolster the regional
economy.

Transit best fulfills all these missions when it connects dense population centers to regional business
districts. Transit requires density to provide efficient service, and communities need transit to thrive.
 Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
One of the most effective ways of increasing transit ridership is transit-oriented-development (TOD), which is relatively dense residential and
commercial development near transit stations. Transit often acts as a catalyst for new and infill development in and around its service areas,
which creates jobs, attracts new business, raises property values and improves the overall quality of life. There are many examples
nationwide and in the St. Louis region of the type of residential development that makes transit-oriented-development successful.

Central West End Parsons Place Emerson Park, IL Downtown Clayton MetroLink Station Delmar MetroLink Station

EXAMPLES OF TOD IN OTHER CITIES

Within a half-mile of the Glen Ellyn Metra station Successful TOD project across from the Glen Successful TOD projects in Portland, OR
in Chicago there is relatively dense employment Ellyn station in Chicago
and residential areas.