August 9, 2018

MPTA Educational Series: Harassment and Discrimination Issues Specific to Transit in the #MeToo Era

MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, “Harassment and Discrimination Issues Specific to Transit in the #MeToo Era,”… Read the rest

April 17, 2018

2018 MO Transit Conference Packed with Information & Networking

The 2018 MPTA Conference will provide the opportunity to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected officials and interested citizens to shape policy,… Read the rest

April 9, 2018

Faces of Missouri Transit

What Would the State of Missouri be Without Transit? Without transit, many simply could not survive. There would be fewer jobs. Traveling would be more costly. Good public… Read the rest

March 1, 2018

MPTA Educational Series: Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement

MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2018, “Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement,” in Jefferson City, MO.… Read the rest

December 4, 2017

MPTA Education Series focuses on TDD Financing for Transit

MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for Thursday, March 1, 2018: TDD Financing for Transit in Kansas City, MO. Find out how the TDD funding mechanism… Read the rest

November 9, 2017

Education Series focuses on Innovative thought in transit on Nov. 8

Innovative thought in transit beyond just the smart phone was the focus of discussion at the latest installment of the MPTA Educational Series on Nov. 8 at the OATS headquarters… Read the rest

November 2, 2017

Public Transit is the Right Investment for MO; Deliver the message on Feb. 15 for Transportation Day

The Missouri Public Transit Association is teaming up with transit providers, transit advocates, Citizens for Modern Transit, stakeholders and interested citizens… Read the rest

June 15, 2017

MPTA Education Series turns focus to building ridership on MO systems

MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for November 8, 2017: “Thinking Outside the Ridership Box: Building Ridership for Missouri’s… Read the rest

May 9, 2017

KCATA takes home gold at APTA conference

Among the winners for the 2017 Bus Safety and Security Excellence awards, was the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA). The American Public Transit Association… Read the rest

April 24, 2017

MPTA offers special APTA Webinar on latest research on Transit Ridership

Don’t miss the exciting opportunity on May 10 for MPTA members. MPTA has been working with APTA on its latest research, “Who Rides Public Transportation,”… Read the rest

April 13, 2017

Senate Appropriations upholds cuts to transit funding

The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee upheld the Governor’s and House Committee’s recommendations to cut $500,000 in general revenue for transit operating… Read the rest

March 6, 2017

2017 Conference agenda packed with Transit highlights

The 2017 MPTA Conference will provide the opportunity to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected officials and interested citizens to shape policy,… Read the rest

January 27, 2017

Upcoming MPTA Conference highlights

Registration is now open for the 2017 MPTA Conference and Expo August 6-8 in Springfield, MO at the University Plaza Hotel. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with… Read the rest

January 25, 2017

MPTA Education Series: Safety First, Lessons Learned from KCATA on March 3

Register today for Safety First, Lessons learned from KCATA on their award winning Safety Program on March 3

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from KCATA’s Chief… Read the rest

January 12, 2017

Prioritize Transit; Deliver Jobs

MPTA Executive Director Kimberly Cella

As we examine Missouri’s economic future, it’s important to realize funds to develop infrastructure are key. Now is the… Read the rest

December 13, 2016

Transit funding tops list of MPTA 2017 Priorities

Transit funding tops the list of MPTA’s legislative priorities for FY17. The economic future of the State of Missouri is tied directly to its commitment to funding… Read the rest

November 30, 2016

The Bottom Line on MO Transit Funding

How and where we invest in Missouri’s transportation infrastructure has a major impact on growth and development patterns in the State. In particular, investments… Read the rest

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November 8, 2016

Educational Series kick-off highlights benefits of social media for transit

The Missouri Public Transit Association officially kicked off its Educational Series on Nov. 1 with Making the Case for Social Media with Transit in Columbia, MO. … Read the rest

November 3, 2016

Public Transit Delivers for Missouri, Help deliver the message on Feb. 7 for Transportation Day

The Missouri Public Transit Association is teaming up with transit providers, transit advocates, Citizens for Modern Transit, the Kansas City RTA, stakeholders … Read the rest

October 26, 2016

Kansas City Streetcar Expansion Moves Forward to a Vote

Advocates of the Kansas City Streetcar expansion received welcome news last month when a judge ruled that the new expansion project can be put in the hands and minds of the… Read the rest

October 25, 2016

MO Transit helps get out the vote on election day

On November 8^th, many local Missouri transit providers will be offering free fare rides to voters heading to the polls. COMO Connect, the City of Excelsior Springs, Kansas… Read the rest

October 13, 2016

More than $175 billion at stake on Election Day for transportation

This year on Election Day, voters across the country will have the opportunity to improve public transportation in their communities and help shape the future of transportation… Read the rest

September 27, 2016

OATS celebrating 45 years in MO

OATS, the country’s largest rural transit provider, will celebrate 45 years of service in Missouri tomorrow. Originally founded in 1971 by a group of individuals… Read the rest

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September 27, 2016

Snapshot of MO’s investment in Public transit

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

September 15, 2016

Governor withholds funding for MO MOVES Cost share Program

Due to the override of three pieces of legislation that will impact state revenues, the Governor has issued additional spending restrictions (withholds) to compensate… Read the rest

August 30, 2016

MPTA launches Educational Series with focus on Social Media for Transit

Join the Missouri Public Transit Association on November 1 to learn how to best use social media to promote your transit services and to communicate with your constituents… Read the rest

Mayor Sly James with KCATA's Cindy Baker at the 2016 MPTA Conference in Kansas City.

August 17, 2016

MPTA honors KC Mayor Sly James & OATS at Transit Midwest Conference

Kansas City Mayor Sly James receives the MPTA 2016 Friend of Transit award from MPTA President Cindy Baker

The Transit Midwest Conference served as the backdrop to honor… Read the rest

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

June 2, 2016

Registration now open for MPTA 35th Anniversary Celebration on Aug. 14

Join transit providers from across Missouri at the historic Union Station Board Room . . . The Missouri Public Transit Association will be hosting a 35th Anniversary reception… Read the rest