MPTA to Host De-Escalation Training for Operators on January 27
Join the Missouri Public Transit Association on January 27 for this critical training on de-escalation techniques for operators with safety and security a top… Read the rest
KCATA Names Acting CEO
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners has announced that they will not renew the contract of CEO Frank White III. White’s contract… Read the rest
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Open for the 2026 Missouri Transit Conference
September 2-3, 2026 | Columbia, MO | The Broadway Hotel
As the Missouri Public Transit Association celebrates 45 years of transit advocacy in the coming year, plans… Read the rest
MoDOT Intercity Bus Study & Survey
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Transportation Secretary Duffy Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding to Get America Building Again
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
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OATS Transit Improves Onboard Security with Addition of Real-Time Cameras
Thanks to a federal grant through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), OATS Transit is taking a major step forward in fleet safety by upgrading their… Read the rest
Transit Planning Continues in Kansas City for FIFA World Cup
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As 2026 approaches, planning for the FIFA World Cup continues in Kansas City. In November, KC2026, the local planning team for the event, announced ConnectKC26, the… Read the rest
KC Streetcar Ridership Grows Following Main Street Extension Opening
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The KC Streetcar released new ridership data in December 2025 and the numbers show a clear upward trend in ridership following the October 24th opening of the Main Street… Read the rest
National RTAP Announces Creation of Volunteer Driver and Marketing Toolkits
National RTAP recently announced the creation of two toolkits for organizations that provide passenger transportation services to persons with transportation… Read the rest
MPTA Advocacy Workshop: Stories and Stats Critical to Success
The Missouri Public Transit Association hosted its first virtual advocacy workshop to build statewide capacity as the 2026 Missouri Legislative session nears in January. … Read the rest