MPTA Releases RFP for Statewide Transit Funding Study
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is seeking proposals for a study to look at potential state funding strategies designed to support public transit in Missouri.… Read the rest
MPTA Recognizes 21 Transit Operators Across Missouri at 2026 Missouri Transit Conference
The MPTA is thrilled to celebrate transit operators across Missouri who are making a difference in the lives of their riders. View the MPTA’s tribute to these operators
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Governor Signs Budget Bills including $2.5 million from Capitol Commission Funds for Transit
Governor Mike Kehoe today signed the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state operating and capital improvement budget bills. Following a rollercoaster session for public… Read the rest
Rising Gas Prices Highlight the Need for More Transportation Options
A recent article from the Urban Institute touches on the importance of legislative support for public transit and other transportation options that shift the public… Read the rest
MPTA Announces Transit Advocacy Workshop Prior to 2027 MO Legislative Session
In Missouri, state transit assistance funding has been reduced by 64% since Governor Kehoe took office in January 2025. Transit providers across Missouri have worked… Read the rest
Mark Your Calendar for the State of Transit in Missouri on November 10
Join the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) and Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) on November 10 for the State of Transit in Missouri. This virtual webinar will… Read the rest
MPTA Presents: MO Statewide Intercity Bus Study Results
The October 21, 2026, Missouri Public Transit Association Education Series webinar will focus on the results of the Statewide Intercity Bus Study completed by WSP for… Read the rest
MPTA Releases 2026 Missouri Transit Conference Educational Resources
The 2026 Missouri Transit Conference brought together transit professionals, stakeholders and industry experts from across Missouri and beyond for 1.5 days of learning,… Read the rest
Now is Time to Weigh in with Missouri Governor on Transit Investment During Budget Process
While the 2027 Missouri legislative session may still be months away, now is the time to weigh in with Governor Mike Kehoe and his administration on the importance of transit… Read the rest
Missouri Transit Conference 2026 – The Student Perspective
Guest blog by Eric Thairu, student at the University of Missouri
When I first heard about the Missouri Transit Conference and that it was within walking distance of my school,… Read the rest
MPTA Welcomes New Board Member, Re-Elects Directors, Elects Officers
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) welcomed one new board member, re-elected nine members of its Board of Directors and elected officers during its 2026… Read the rest