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Board to decide on new federal grant to restart Loop Trolley

Home - Local, Home Slider Feature 2, LocalBy NewsOctober 18, 2021Leave a comment

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Backers of a St. Louis trolley that closed almost two years ago because of financial troubles are hoping that a regional board will soon approve a $1.26 million federal grant to help get the line running again next year. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that trolley supporters say the grant would…

Bi-State Board Authorizes CEO to Explore Loop Trolley Takeover Options

Home - Local, Home Slider FeatureBy NewsDecember 12, 2019Leave a comment

University City, MO (KTRS) The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners is giving President and CEO Taulby Roach the green light to explore possible options for assuming control of the beleaguered Loop Trolley. The board made the move in a vote yesterday. The effort is strictly focused on evaluating potential options to avoid a default on…

St. Louis Trolley Firm Seeks $700,000 to Keep Operating

Home - Local, Home Slider FeatureBy NewsOctober 14, 2019Leave a comment

ST. LOUIS, MO (AP) — Trolley service in St. Louis is in jeopardy unless the struggling Loop Trolley company secures more funding. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Loop Trolley Company is asking the county board for help after the city of St. Louis refused to provide more money. The trolley company says it needs to…

More Woes for Loop Trolley After Second Vehicle Struck

Home - Local, Home Slider FeatureBy NewsNovember 14, 2018Leave a comment

University City, MO (KTRS) More woes for the Delmar Loop Trolley after a second vehicle is struck in the past 30 days. During a test run Tuesday, a trolley car hit the side mirror of a truck parked on Delmar near The Pageant. This comes after a Loop Trolley contractor vehicle was hit just over…

Delays Continue for $51 Million Dollar Loop Trolley

Ferguson, Home - Local, Home Slider FeatureBy NewsJuly 11, 2018Leave a comment

University City, MO (KTRS) The $51 Million Dollar Loop Trolley still has no scheduled start date. The line was expected to open in late 2016, but has encountered as series of delays. Trolley officials are now hoping to begin service in August or September. The trolley will run between the History Museum in Forest Park…

Group Says It Needs $500K To Start St. Louis Trolley

Home - Local, Home Slider FeatureBy NewsNovember 19, 2017Leave a comment

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The nonprofit group behind the long-delayed streetcar set to operate in St. Louis’ Loop area and University City says operation won’t begin unless it gets $500,000. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Loop Trolley Co. recently notified local officials that it must have the money to cover startup costs and operating…

Ride The Trolley With Fredbird At Forest Park

Around TownBy NewsJuly 13, 2017Leave a comment

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  This Saturday, baseball fans can join Cardinals mascot, Fredbird for a trolley ride to Child Safety Day in Forest Park. This free, family-friendly event focuses on promoting the physical, emotional and social safety of children by teaching families how to stay safe on the street, in the car, on bicycles, around…

Crews prepare to install final stretch of Loop Trolley track

Around Town, UncategorizedBy NewsFebruary 25, 2016Leave a comment

There is no word on when the first trolley car will hit the tracks

Businesses hurt by Loop Trolley construction can apply for loans

UncategorizedBy NewsJanuary 19, 2016

(KTRS) – As work continues on the Loop Trolley Project, the University City Council approved a proposal to offer matching loan money to struggling businesses. The trolley project started last Spring and during the peak construction times, it was difficult for shoppers to get to the Loop. The Post-Dispatch reports that five businesses have claimed…

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