MPTA elects new board members at 35th Annual Meeting
MPTA hosted its 35th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in Kansas City, MO as a part of the Midwest Transit Conference. MPTA members elected the following individuals… Read the rest
Don’t miss MPTA events at Transit Midwest Conference
Don’t miss MPTA at the upcoming Transit Midwest Conference next week! There will be several events dedicated to MPTA members, board members and interested Missouri… Read the rest
Where does transit fall this election cycle?
The Missouri Public Transit Association representing transit providers from across Missouri strongly supports funding for transit at the local, state and federal … Read the rest
City of Columbia awarded federal grant for electric buses
Last week, the US DOT announced the 5339 No Lo Grants including an award to the City of Columbia (COMO Connect).
The City of Columbia was awarded a $1,712,300 grant to purchase… Read the rest
KCATA to honor community leaders with Rosa Parks Spirit Awards
On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will present the 4th annual KCATA Rosa Parks SPIRIT Awards celebrating individuals… Read the rest
Bus operating & capital needs far outweigh funding available
Meet MPTA highlights Jefferson City Transit
As a part of the Missouri Public Transit Association’s efforts to promote our members and the services they provide in MO, we launched a new series, MEET MPTA. This week… Read the rest
Save the Date for the 2017 MPTA Conference in Springfield, MO
The date is set, the location picked, make sure your calendar is marked for the 2017 MPTA Conference. University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, MO will be the site of the upcoming… Read the rest
KC is riding the rails
From May 6, opening day, until July 5, the streetcar has carried 381,914 people along the route. During the month of June, 182,248 people rode the streetcar. On… Read the rest
Federal transit appropriations bill still on hold
So where does transit funding stand at the federal level? The next federal fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. Both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have completed… Read the rest