August 30, 2023

Missouri Public Transit Association and Citizens for Modern Transit to Host State of Transit in Missouri

The transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has announced plans for… Read the rest

August 28, 2023

2024 Missouri Public Transit Conference & Expo Set for Sept. 3-5, 2024 in St. Louis

Save the Date! The 2024 Missouri Public Transit Conference & Expo is set for September 3-5 in St. Louis, MO at the Westin St. Louis at the Ballpark. This site, located… Read the rest

August 21, 2023

$5.5B Federal NOFO Released Including Rural Grant Program

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the Department of Transportation is now taking applications for up to $5.575 billion in funding from President… Read the rest

August 15, 2023

MPTA welcomes KC Streetcar

The Missouri Public Transit Association welcomed the Kansas City Streetcar Authority as the newest member of the association.  The Kansas City Streetcar Authority… Read the rest

August 15, 2023

MPTA Commissions Study on the Economic Impact of Public Transportation Services

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) announced it is partnering with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the St. Louis regional transit advocacy organization,… Read the rest

August 15, 2023

KCATA to Host Report to the Community and Stakeholder Panel

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) joins area leaders to provide a report on transit progress and initiatives,  while also inviting community … Read the rest

August 8, 2023

FTA Announces $13.4M Funding Opportunity for TOD

FTA announced the availability of approximately $13.4 million in competitive grant funds through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented… Read the rest

August 1, 2023

U.S. Transportation Secretary announces more than $220 million in funding for Metro Transit

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg arrived in the St. Louis region yesterday to announce more than $223 million in funding for Metro Transit to replace aging… Read the rest

July 26, 2023

Riders Feeling Impacts of Transit Workforce Challenge; New Report from TransitCenter Charts Path Forward for Agencies

Transit riders in cities across the country are feeling the impacts of the transit workforce challenge, especially in Missouri.   A new national report by TransitCenter,… Read the rest

July 20, 2023

MPTA Virtual Round Table on Recruitment & Retention

Join MPTA for a virtual round table discussion on Recruitment and Retention on Wednesday, August 30 at 12:00 pm as part of MPTA’s Education Series.  Pre-registration… Read the rest