MetroLink Upgrades for Safer Rides | St. Louis News

MetroLink just launched a major upgrade at 13 stations across Missouri and Illinois, introducing automated fare gates and smarter security cameras to boost safety, modernize payments, and smooth the rider experience. Part of the $52 million Secure Platform Plan, this first phase targets 8 Missouri and 5 Illinois stations, with Phase 2 launching July 27th to expand to 26 stations. While cash is still accepted, the push is on for phone-based payments — a key step toward a more tech-forward transit system. Despite initial skepticism about moving from an open to closed fare system, public demand for safety drove the change. MetroLink’s leadership sees this as evolution, not stagnation — aligning the system with the city’s growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6cd6988784de88d4