Bi-State Development
Operates public transit and manages regional economic development infrastructure.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1949
- Employees
- 2,500
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
- Subsidiaries
- Metro Transit, Gateway Arch Riverfront, St. Louis Downtown Airport, St. Louis Regional Freightway, Bi-State Development Research Institute
About
Bi-State Development (BSD) is a regional economic-development agency serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1950. It partners with public and private stakeholders to deliver integrated transport, tourism, and freight solutions that create jobs and stimulate growth. BSD operates key assets—including the MetroBus and MetroLink transit system, the Gateway Arch Riverfront attractions, St. Louis Downtown Airport, and the St. Louis Regional Freightway—to enhance mobility and economic competitiveness across the Mississippi River corridor. Its distinctive blend of public-private collaboration, data-driven planning, and a focus on efficiency and accountability sets it apart as a trusted catalyst for regional prosperity.