Randolph County OATS Driver Retires
After 25 years of service to Randolph County, OATS driver Rebecca Coffman will retire on December 31st. When she began driving for OATS, it was a service for the… Read the rest
Obama’s Economic Stimulus and Mass Transit
Our neighbor to the East, the state of Ilinois, may be having governor troubles, but is certainly having no problem attracting ridership on one of its oldest mass transit… Read the rest
“Green Recovery” From Economic Crisis Could Bring Public Transit Jobs
A recent article from Bloomberg.com discusses a stimulus package being considered by President-elect Obama, that will include a great deal of spending on environmentally… Read the rest
Join the Conversation with MODOT!
The Missouri Department of Transportation, or MODOT, has initiated what they are calling a "conversation" to improve the state's transportation system,… Read the rest
News All Transit People Can Use
Some bits and pieces of news important to all in the public transit industry:
Regarding alcohol and drug testing requirements–the status of lawsuit challenging… Read the rest
New Buses in DC Metro Area
If you're headed to our nation's capital over the holiday season, you'll probably find it more expedient to take mass transit than to use a car to get around… Read the rest
Transport For the Elderly Keeps Them Independent Longer
A wonderful article in the Columbia Daily Tribune on Monday, November 3rd, speaks to the importance of keeping the elderly mobile and "out and about", especially… Read the rest
Sell it on eBay, Contribute to OATS Public Transportation
Whether you're selling old books, musical instruments, or finally parting with that record collection, you can now elect to donate a percentage of the profits from… Read the rest
Don’t Miss Proposition M!
With everything else on a very crowded ballot this Election Day, don't miss Proposition M! It may be way down at the bottom of the ballot, but it's vital! … Read the rest
New Proposition M Video on YouTube
Among all the questionable videos on YouTube, comes a great way to get information out on a political issue. See the attached information on the upcoming Proposition… Read the rest