Blog - Missouri Public Transit Association

February 12, 2021

MO Transit Managers’ Round Table on Accident Investigations and Policy Development

Join MPTA for its first Round Table Discussion on March 11 on Transit Accident Investigation and Policy Development. This will be a hands-on discussion among transit… Read the rest

March 1, 2021

House Passes Latest COVID Bill including $30.5B for TRANSIT

The House approved President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package early Saturday. The bill, known as the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319), … Read the rest

February 26, 2021

REPLAY: MPTA Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase

The MPTA recently hosted the Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase on February 24, 2021. The following MPTA vendor members participated. … Read the rest

February 18, 2021

REPLAY: MPTA and TSA Round Table Discussion Focused on Collaboration

The MPTA and TSA are working to connect transit agencies across the state to work more collaboratively together through a round table discussion that took place on February… Read the rest

February 16, 2021

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION REMINDS MISSOURIANS OF FEDERAL MASK REQUIREMENT ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The Missouri Public Transit Association is issuing a reminder to Missourians about the federal mask mandate for public transportation. All transit riders and operators… Read the rest

February 16, 2021

Missouri Public Transit Association opposes Conceal and Carry on Transit in MO

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 their firearms… Read the rest

February 12, 2021

US House Panel Approves $30B for Public Transit in COVID Relief Package

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the $30 billion for public transit funding this week as a part of the third COVID relief bill. The bill… Read the rest

February 12, 2021

MPTA and TSA to Host Round Table Discussion Focused on Collaboration

The TSA is working to connect with transit agencies across the state to work more collaboratively together. Small transit providers are especially encouraged to register.… Read the rest

February 10, 2021

US House Panels Set to Vote on Third COVID Relief Bill today

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal calls for $30 billion for public transit agencies, $14 billion for passenger airlines, $8 billion to U.S. airports and concessionaires,… Read the rest

February 1, 2021

OATS Transit Celebrates 50 Years in Business

2021 marks the 50th anniversary for OATS Transit, a nationwide leader in rural public transportation systems. The company is headquartered in Columbia MO and serves… Read the rest