Testing is set to begin in the coming weeks on the first streetcar of the Loop Trolley, a project in the works for 20 years that will link University City and Forest Park. It will mark the first time that a trolley car will be on area streets in decades — the last day of […]
Loop Trolley cars prepare for debut on tracks
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Major milestones for the Loop Trolley project as it gets closer to becoming a reality later this year. For the first time Thursday, Fox 2 News had a close look at the first newly refurbished trolley car. It is one of three cars that will eventually run on the trolley […]
The Loop Trolley Company Adds Staff as Preparations Continue for System Opening
ST. LOUIS – February 28, 2017 . . . The Loop Trolley Company is pleased to announce it has filled three key staff positions as the organization prepares to begin on-street testing of the trolley cars that ultimately will carry passengers on the much-anticipated trolley line. Tiffanie Manning has been hired as director of operations, […]
The Loop Trolley Company Selects Barbeau as Executive Director
ST. LOUIS – February 23, 2017 … The Loop Trolley Company is pleased to announce it has selected Kevin Barbeau as Executive Director. Barbeau will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration, programs and strategic plan. He will also be in charge of fundraising, marketing and community outreach for The Loop Trolley Company. “We are thrilled […]
Loop Trolley’s First Refurbished Car Arrives
ST. LOUIS, February 17, 2017 – After much anticipation, The Loop Trolley celebrated a major milestone today with the arrival of the first meticulously refurbished trolley car, #001. The car is one of two replica Council Crest trolley cars from Portland that have been reconditioned by Gomaco Trolley Company in Iowa, which was the original manufacturer. […]
Loop Trolley construction complete, but months of testing is ahead
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) – Construction along the Delmar Loop Trolley has been completed, but it will still be months before the cars get the green light for public rides. “A lot of testing for clearances and a lot of training with police, fire paramedics, and the operators themselves,” said Joe Edwards, with the Loop […]
Temporary Road Closure Friday, December 2, Near History Museum in Forest Park
ST. LOUIS, December 1, 2016 – A section of roadway, running from Grand Dr., north along the east side of DeBaliviere Circle, to Lindell Blvd., will be closed Friday, Dec. 2, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is needed to complete work on an end pole at the Missouri History Museum Loop Trolley station […]
Pershing at DeBaliviere to Reopen Friday, Nov. 4 – Last Section of The Loop Trolley Track has been Installed
ST. LOUIS, November 3, 2016 – The intersection of Pershing at DeBaliviere will reopen by the end of the day on Friday, Nov. 4. The opening comes after crews complete the installation of the last section of The Loop Trolley track. Thank you for your patience during construction. The Loop Trolley is a 2.2-mile, fixed-track, […]
Loop Trolley On Track For Spring Debut
Citizens for Modern Transit assembled the principals of the Loop Trolley project at the Regional Arts Commission on Sept. 22. Loop Trolley Transportation Development District (TDD) Administrator Chris Taylor and president of the Loop Trolley Co. Les Sterman provided updates at the meeting. The 2.2-mile Loop Trolley is expected to begin operating in spring 2017. […]
Loop Trolley hours of operation set, but fares still unknown
The Loop Trolley remains on target to open this spring, although some details — such as the fare amount — have yet to be pinned down. Chris Poehler, administrator of the Loop Trolley Transportation Development District, and Les Sterman, president of the Loop Trolley Company, gave an update on the project Thursday at a Citizens […]