{"id":357794,"date":"2025-09-08T09:30:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=357794"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:02:05","slug":"your-ride-to-mati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/your-ride-to-mati\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro is Your Ride to Music At The Intersection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-357840 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MATI2024-0499-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MATI2024-0499-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MATI2024-0499-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MATI2024-0499-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/>The sounds of soul, funk, jazz, and R&amp;B are about to fill the streets of the Grand Center Arts District as <a href=\"https:\/\/matistl.org\/\">Music at the Intersection Festival<\/a> returns! With live music performances, art, food, and a vibrant atmosphere, this is a weekend you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p>Getting there is easy when you let Metro Transit be your ride to the scene. Skip the traffic and parking hassles, and head straight to the music with comfort and convenience.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Getting to MATI Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Grand Center Arts District is just steps away from several Metro stops, making it the perfect destination for a car-free adventure. Whether you\u2019re coming from Illinois, North County, or South City, Metro has you covered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Routes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/route\/70-grand\/\"><strong>#70 Grand<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/route\/10-gravois-lindell\/\"><strong>#10 Gravois-Lindell<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/route\/97-delmar\/\"><strong>#97 Delmar<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get closer to the vibe with MetroLink. Park your car at one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/park-and-ride\/\">free Park-Ride lots<\/a> and use the Grand MetroLInk Station to catch a ride on MetroBus #70, meet a friend, uber, or bike the rest of the way to MATI.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tips for a Smooth Ride<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Want to make the most of your trip? Keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan Ahead<\/strong>: Use the Transit app or the online Trip Planner to map out your ride and track your bus in real time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Light<\/strong>: Bring only the essentials\u2014you\u2019ll want hands free for food and dancing at MATI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purchase Your Pass Early<\/strong>: Pay your fare easily with the Transit app, or grab a $5 Day Pass for unlimited rides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Flexible<\/strong>: Some routes in the area may be rerouted due to road closures. Be patient and enjoy the ride.<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"1\" data-stringify-border=\"0\"><strong>Talk to the Experts<\/strong>: Let our transit experts help plan your trip to the festival, contact Metro Transit Information at <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"tel:3142312345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"tel:3142312345\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">314.231.2345<\/a>\u00a0(phone) or\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"tel:3142079786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"tel:3142079786\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">314.207.9786<\/a>\u00a0(text) for your custom transit plan to MATI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This weekend, let Metro Transit connect you to the beats, the culture, and the energy of Music at the Intersection Festival. Ride with us, and keep your focus on what really matters\u2014the music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sounds of soul, funk, jazz, and R&amp;B are about to fill the streets of the Grand Center Arts District as Music at the Intersection Festival returns! With live music performances, art, food, and a vibrant atmosphere, this is a weekend you don\u2019t want to miss. 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