THERE’S A LOT MORE RIDING ON METRO THAN PEOPLE.

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RIDE ON to a safer region

OVERVIEW

Since 1963, billions of dollars have directly and indirectly been invested in our communities as the result of the services Metro Transit has long provided. But what’s riding on our system at any given moment remains even more valuable — the hopes and dreams of everyone who count on us. That’s why we’re so excited about making the biggest security upgrade in our history.

A timeline map of the MetroLink station updates.

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STARTING NOW

Combining best in class security practices, environmental design modifications and state-of-the-art security technology across all 38 MetroLink stations, this end-to-end solution will “roll out” one multi-station group at a time, with seven multi-station “packages” total. In fact, work is already underway on the plan’s first package, located in St. Clair County, IL.

Package 1 Stations

  • College
  • Emerson Park
  • Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
  • Washington Park
Metrolink passengers speak to security on train.

MOVING FORWARD

From Richmond Heights to Fairview Heights, the strengthened partnership between our Metro Transit security teams and community law enforcement personnel will serve as the bedrock of this $52-million multi-faceted safety initiative – augmented even more by some of the latest advances in transit security technology.

Security professionals stand in front a wall full of video monitors of various locations in the Metro system.

24/7 ACTIVE MONITORING

Over 1,800 cameras linked to our continuously staffed Real Time Camera Center, for improved detection and response capabilities.

Metrolink security standing on the platform.

RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE
TASK FORCE

Multi-community law enforcement task force with expanded access to local, state and regional agencies to support emergency preparedness initatives, safety and security.

An illustration of security cameras connected to desk with people looking at monitors.

END-TO-END CONNECTIVITY

Seamless connectivity between closed circuit surveillance technology throughout the system, shared across multiple law enforcement agencies on both sides of the river.

A rendering of the Washington Park concept.

FULL-HEIGHT ADA ACCESSIBLE GATING

ADA accessible full-height secure gating integrated with both electronic and paper ticket customer boarding options. Sight-optimized precision-welded fencing. Updated, streamlined lighting, signage and wayfinding.

A ticket validator machine next to secure gates.

MOBILE PHONE FRIENDLY
E-TICKETING

Soon you’ll be able to have the option of boarding the MetroLink the same way you pay for fast food or a coffee drink – expediting your entire transit experience.

Metrolink security standing on the platform.

Secure Platform Plan
Private-Sector Contributions

  • Ameren Corporation
  • BJC HealthCare
  • Centene Corporation
  • Citizens for Modern Transit
  • Edward Jones
  • Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
  • Express Scripts
  • Mercy
  • Nestlé Purina PetCare
  • Regional Business Council
  • Saint Louis University
  • Schnuck Markets
  • SSM Health
  • St. Louis Police Foundation
  • St. Louis Community College
  • University of Missouri–St. Louis

PARTNERSHIP POWERED

Whether it’s collaboration between community law enforcement agencies, regional leaders and other government officials or the combined efforts of civic organizations in concert with corporations from the private sector, this historic Metro Transit initiative will immediately enhance the customer transit experience in every community we serve.

What’s more, the completion of this project also immediately impacts our entire region on a long-term basis, attracting the kind of economic growth that benefits all of 2.8 million of us.

RIDE ON to bringing security to life