2004 News Releases

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	December 20, 2004 Metro observes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day (Transit Information, MetroRide Store, and Multi-Modal Service)
	November 23, 2004 Metro Observes Thanksgiving Day Holiday (Transit Information, MetroRide, and Multi-Modal Service)
	November 23, 2004 Seasonal Service Changes on Several Missouri MetroBus Routes Effective November 29th
	November 23, 2004 CLOSURE OF CENTRAL AVENUE IN CLAYTON FRIDAY-SATURDAY: Two-day closure for MetroLink construction
	November 15, 2004 CLOSURE OF CENTRAL AVENUE IN CLAYTON SATURDAY: Daytime closure for MetroLink construction
	November 15, 2004 Metro offers holiday season 50% off sale on MetroBus cash fares
	November 10, 2004 Metro Call Center and MetroRide Store Closed for Veteran's Day (Transit Information and Customer Service)
	October 26, 2004 Metro Supports Annual Warner's Warm-Up Coat Drive (Donations will be collected at select MetroLink stations)
	October 28, 2004 Metro, Fannie Mae, and Local Lenders Announce new Smart Commute Initiative Initiative Helps Area Home Buyers Purchase Homes Near Public Transportation
	October 22, 2004 CLOSURE OF CENTRAL AVENUE IN CLAYTON CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEKEND; Saturday and Sunday closure to take place at a later date.
	October 15, 2004 Closure of Central Avenue in Clayton Saturday and Sunday; Weekend closure for MetroLink construction.
	October 15, 2004 Metro hires David Allen as new Director of Arts in Transit
	October 13, 2004 Hanley Road To Be Closed For Bridge Construction October 16-17 and October 23-24. Steel girders to be installed for Forest Park Parkway and MetroLink bridges over Hanley Road.
	October 11, 2004 Temporary Closure of Waterman Boulevard in St. Louis. Daytime closure Wednesday, October 13 for MetroLink construction.
	October 11, 2004 Metro crews work to restore MetroLink service
	September 23, 2004 Metro appoints Adella Jones VP of Government and Community Affairs
	September 21, 2004 Saturday and Sunday closure of Big Bend Boulevard for MetroLink construction. Big Bend to be closed just north of Oxford Boulevard in Maplewood Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26.
	September 16, 2004 Metro Roll Out of First New Light Rail Vehicle For Cross County MetroLink Expansion. First of 22 new light rail vehicles arrives from California.
	September 16, 2004 Metro hires Pamela Morris-Thornton as Director of Workforce Diversity
	September 16, 2004 Metro Announces Delivery and Roll Out of First Cross County Light Rail Vehicle
	September 14, 2004 Saturday closure of Clayton Road for MetroLink construction. Clayton Road to be closed just east of Brentwood Boulevard at Interstate 170 overpass Saturday, September 18, 2004
	September 7, 2004 Lane reductions upcoming on Brentwood Boulevard in two locations
	September 7, 2004 Intermittent closures of Oxford Boulevard in Maplewood for MetroLink construction (15 to 20-minute closures of Oxford Boulevard just east of Big Bend on September 9)
	September 3, 2004 MetroBus and MetroLink Service Changes Effective September 6th. (Metro opens new Civic Center MetroBus Center)
	August 11, 2004 Metro Assumes Construction Management of Cross County MetroLink Extension; Replaces Consultants with In-House Team.
	August 11, 2004 Metro’s Rams Express and MetroLink Service Ready to Roll for Football Season
	August 5, 2004 Closure of Central Avenue in Clayton tomorrow and Saturday. Daytime closures for demolition of Central Avenue off-ramp.
	July 29, 2004 Closure of Central Avenue exit ramp from eastbound Forest Park Parkway begins August 4, 2004. Ramp to close until 2005 to accommodate MetroLink construction.
	July 28, 2004 Lane reduction on Brentwood Boulevard in place until August 4. One southbound lane closed south of Forest Park Parkway.
	July 22, 2004 Weekend closure of Skinker Boulevard for MetroLink construction. Skinker Boulevard to be closed at Forest Park Parkway for temporary bridge installation 9:00 p.m. Friday, July 30 through 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 2.
	July 22, 2004 MetroLink Back on Track! Normal Commuter Service Resumes
	July 20, 2004 Metro Update on Rail Damage and Passenger Service; MetroBus and MetroLink Announce Plan for Cardinal Games
	July 15, 2004 More user-friendly and convenient transit system gives commuters great alternative to paying more at the pump
	July 7, 2004 Metro celebrates opening of Clayton MetroBus Center and Shaw Park Drive Garage. (Customer Appreciation and Dedication Ceremony held in downtown Clayton)
	July 7, 2004 Saturday closures of Clayton Road for MetroLink construction. Clayton Road to be closed just east of Brentwood Boulevard at Interstate 170 overpass on Saturday, July 10, and Saturday, July 17
	June 25, 2004 Metro ready to roll with Fair Saint Louis shuttles, MetroBus and MetroLink Service
	June 21, 2004 Fare Increase for MetroBus, MetroLink, and Call-A-Ride effective June 28th
	June 10, 2004 Metro Announces New Service to Westfield Shoppingtown Mall in West County
	June 10, 2004 Saturday closures of Brentwood Boulevard for MetroLink construction. Brentwood Boulevard to be closed just north of Clayton Road at Interstate 170 overpass Saturday, June 12 and Saturday, June 19
	June 10, 2004 MetroLink Provides “Link” to Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure
	June 3, 2004 MetroBus and MetroLink Service Changes Effective June 7. Metro opens new Clayton MetroBus Center.
	May 25, 2004 Metro celebrates opening of North Hanley MetroLink Station Parking Garage
	May 21, 2004 Metro and Tourism Industry Team Up to Launch Summer Travel Campaign. St. Louis Locals and Visitors Can Zip2 St. Louis Fun All Summer Long. ~Photo and interview opportunities available~
	May 20, 2004 Metro celebrates opening of North Hanley MetroLink Station Parking Garage. ~Photo and interview opportunities available~
	May 19, 2004 Temporary closure of Manchester Road moved from Wednesday night, May 19, to Thursday night, May 20. Manchester Road to be closed just east of Hanley Road for MetroLink bridge construction.
	May 17, 2004 Metro introduces new North Broadway-Taylor MetroBus Center. ~Photo and interview opportunities available~
	May 13, 2004 Temporary closure of Manchester Road for MetroLink bridge construction. Manchester Road to be closed just east of Hanley Road Nights of Monday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 19. Lane restrictions on Manchester nights of May 18, 20, 21.
	May 12, 2004 Metro Announces Fare Increase for MetroBus, MetroLink and Call-A-Ride. New Metro Fares Effective June 28th.
	May 12, 2004 Fonzy Coleman is Appointed to Metro Board of Commissioners
	May 7, 2004 Metro Hosts "Introduce a Girl to Transportation" Workshop Sponsored by the Women’s Transportation Seminar.
	May 7, 2004 INTERMITTENT CLOSURES OF INTERSTATE 44 TONIGHT FOR METROLINK CONSTRUCTION. Brief closures for installation of bridge girders tonight, May 7.
	May 6, 2004 Temporary closure of Hanley Road for MetroLink bridge construction. Hanley to be closed between Folk Avenue and Manchester Road night of Monday, May 10. Lane restrictions on Hanley nights of May 11-14.
	May 6, 2004 Metro, TMA Awarded Contract for St. Louis County Veterans Transportation Services Program.
	April 30, 2004 Intermittent closures of Interstate 44 for MetroLink construction. Brief closures for installation of bridge girders nights of May 4, 5, and 6.
	April 29, 2004 Weekend lane reductions on Hanley Road for MetroLink construction.Hanley Road to be reduced to one lane in each direction at Forest Park Parkway for the next two weekends.
	April 14, 2004 Brief closures of Forsyth Boulevard for MetroLink construction. Intermittent closures for installation of bridge girders beginning April 16.
	April 1, 2004 Let Metro Take You Out to the Ball Game (Metro Gears up for Cardinals Opening Day)
	March 26, 2004 Bridge installation at Big Bend and Forest Park Parkway postponed due to rainy weather. Lane restrictions and intermittent closures for installation of temporary bridges will not occur this weekend as planned. Work rescheduled for weekends of April 2 and April 9.
	March 23, 2004 Lane restrictions and brief closures of Big Bend Boulevard for MetroLink construction. Lane restrictions and intermittent closures for installation of temporary bridges weekends of March 26 and April 2
	March 23, 2004 Metro Announces Appropriations Secured by Rep. William “Lacy” Clay (Earmark of $250,000 for downtown trolley)
	March 4, 2004 Metro Schedules Public Information Meetings On Proposed Fare Adjustment
	March 1, 2004 Metro Announces Public Information Meetings on Proposed Fare Adjustment - Agency Considers Plan to Balance 2005 Budget
	February 26, 2004 Stadium Construction Will Close A Pedestrian Ramp at Stadium MetroLink Station Eastbound Accessible Ramp to Close for Approximately Four Weeks
	February 18, 2004 Metro to Provide Shuttle Service to Soulard Mardi Gras Celebration Tickets and boarding map
	February 17, 2004 MetroLink single tracking scheduled for upcoming weekends
	February 17, 2004 Temporary closures of Waterman Avenue in St. Louis
	February 17, 2004 Metro appoints Adella Jones as Director of Communications
	February 10, 2004 Delmar Streetscape Project: Parking to be prohibited for one day, while new lane striping is installed
	February 9, 2004 Metro Opens New Transit Access Center. Facility Will House Metro’s ADA Certification Program
	January 27, 2004 Metro hires experienced certification specialist Byron Witherspoon
	January 21, 2004 Temporary closure of staircase to eastbound platform at East Riverfront MetroLink station
	January 16, 2004 Metro hires Martha Bloodsaw as its new Vice President of Human Resources
	January 15, 2004 Metro Call Center & MetroRide Store Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
	January 12, 2004 Metro Announces ADA Paratransit Eligibility Determination Program
	January 8, 2004 Metro To Conduct Emergency Preparedness Drill
	January 7, 2004 Metro Service Changes To Go Into Effect January 12, 2004 (attachments)
	January 7, 2004 Metro Rams Express MetroBus and MetroLink service ready to roll to Edward Jones Dome for RAMS Divisional Playoff Game