Transit Investment Tops Legislative Agenda for 2024
Members of the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) help people get where they need to go every day in nearly every county in the state. This translates into more… Read the rest
2023 YEAR-IN-REVIEW : Advocacy. Research. Education.
Fiscal Year 2023 was a historic year for public transit in Missouri. Record amounts of transit funding were made available at both the state and national levels. A second… Read the rest
MPTA Seeks Graphic Designer for 2024 Faces of Transit campaign
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is seeking a graphic design consultant to assist MPTA with a campaign for 2024 Faces of Transit education program to build… Read the rest
KC Voters Say Yes to Bus Tax Renewal
Kansas City voters say yes to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the 3/8-cent sales tax for the next 10 years.
“Thank you to the voters of Kansas… Read the rest
Metro Transit Welcomes 83 New Operators
Metro Transit in St. Louis recently announced the hiring of 83 new operators, including 17 Call-A-Ride operators, 10 MetroLink operators and 56 MetroBus operators.… Read the rest
Cost of Car Ownership on the Rise; Time to Give Transit a Try?
Due to rising gas prices, significant maintenance, finance, and insurance costs, and higher purchase prices due to a variety of supply chain issues, the annual cost of… Read the rest
Weigh in today on MPTA Education Series Events. What topics would you like to see covered?
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) hosts a variety of different educational events for members and interested stakeholders. These online webinars and… Read the rest
Transit Industry Leaders Provide Update on the State of Transit in Missouri; Underscore Need for Funding and Operators
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit hosted the State of Transit in Missouri on Tuesday, Oct 24, via Zoom… Read the rest
KC Voters Being Asked to Renew Bus Tax Nov. 7, 2023
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is reminding voters that on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, the 3/8-cent Sales Tax Renewal for Buses will be on the ballot.… Read the rest
It’s Membership Renewal Time at the MPTA
It’s membership renewal time at the MPTA. Transportation is a key to moving Missouri forward, and we have an opportunity with the Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest