August 3, 2016

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

July 13, 2016

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

July 13, 2016

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

July 6, 2016

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

March 15, 2016

New APTA Study Released on Public Transit and its impact on economy

A new study commissioned by APTA reveals that public transportation investments can yield a 2-to-1 return for local "innovation districts"

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March 14, 2016

Conceal and carry discussions continue on transit in MO

Various bills have been introduced in the MO House of Representatives and the MO Senate this session which would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry… Read the rest

March 11, 2016

MPTA releases FY16 Legislative Priorities

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) provider members provide more than 67 million rides a year almost everywhere for everybody almost every day in Missouri… Read the rest

March 7, 2016

MEET MPTA: SMTS, Inc.

As a part of the Missouri Public Transit Association's efforts to promote our members and the services they provide in MO, we are launching a new series, MEET MPTA.… Read the rest

March 2, 2016

RIDE KC: Bridj began service March 7

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority launched its new Ride KC: Bridj micro transit service on Monday, March 7. The app-based service area includes… Read the rest

February 29, 2016

Hearing last week on Conceal & Carry bill on transit

 

 
Last week, the Senate Transportation Committee met to hear SB 782 introduced by Senator Bob Onder, Lake St. Louis.  The bill would allow for those… Read the rest