MetroLink Extension Connects St. Louis Airports with $192M Investment
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What happened
A $192 million, three-part multimodal investment has completed a MetroLink extension connecting MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The $154 million MetroLink extension stretches 5.2 miles from the Shiloh-Scott Transit Center to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, featuring a new station at the airport. This expansion was part of a pitch to Boeing to expand production in the Metro East.
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Why it matters
The new connection positions the St. Louis region as one of the few light rail systems in the nation linking two airports. Officials state the combined improvements create a more connected transportation network that supports access to jobs, economic development, and regional growth.
MetroLink is expanding its service across both Illinois and Missouri.
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Who's involved
- St. Louis Lambert International AirportSt. Louis Lambert International Airport is connected to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport by the new MetroLink extension.
- MidAmerica St. Louis AirportMidAmerica St. Louis Airport is connected to St. Louis Lambert International Airport by the new MetroLink extension.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- IllinoisSpeculative
Illinois might see increased regional economic development and growth due to the infrastructure investment.
- St. Louis Lambert International AirportSpeculative
St. Louis Lambert International Airport could increase its demand and revenue by becoming a more connected hub.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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St. Louis Lambert International Airport
commercial airport serving St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
commercial airport serving St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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