The 2023 season for the Loop Trolley is officially underway, starting April 27 through October 29.

The Loop Trolley will operate on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Delmar Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue, between the University City Library and the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. There will be no charge to ride the Loop Trolley. No tickets or reservations are needed. The Loop Trolley rides are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Trolley has been shrouded in controversy since its inception in 2018 and when it ceased operation in 2019. It reopened last year under a pilot program for a few months.

Bi-State Development put the Loop Trolley back into service at the request of regional leadership to avoid a default on federal transportation loans originally awarded to the project several years ago.

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists along the 2.2-mile trolley route in the Delmar Loop area and near the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park are encouraged follow these tips to stay safe when the Loop Trolley is in operation on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday:

●        Vehicles cannot be parked on the trolley rails and must be completely within the white parking lines.

●        Illegal parking will result in fines and/or towing.

●        Do not stand, walk, ride or drive on the white diagonal striping along the trolley route.

●        The trolley cars operate in traffic along with other vehicles and share the same lanes at times.

●        The trolley cars are not able to swerve or steer to avoid pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles.

●        Pedestrians should cross the street only at the marked crosswalks.

●        The trolley cars operate on the rails in both directions, so always look both ways before crossing the street. 

You can find general information about the Loop Trolley as well as Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Major Loop Trolley service disruptions will be posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/looptrolley.