House passes INVEST in America Act
The U.S. House passed a five-year $715 billion INVEST in America Act last week. The bill includes $343 billion in roads, bridges and safety investments, $109 billion… Read the rest
Last Chance to Sponsor the Midwest Transit Conference
The deadline to sponsor the 2021 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference is drawing near. The conference will run from Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 9. There… Read the rest
Midwest Transit Conference Early Bird Pricing Ends August 6, 2021
The 2021 Conference will provide several opportunities to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected and interested citizens across the Midwest.… Read the rest
MoDOT Names Christy Evers as Administrator of Transit
MoDOT announced Christy Evers has been selected for the MoDOT Administrator of Transit position effective July 16. Evers’s public service experience consists of… Read the rest
KCATA Receives $3.3 Million Federal Grant for Electric Buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced approximately $182 million in funding for low and no emissions buses and the facilities that support them. The Kansas… Read the rest
Biden Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement
President Biden, along with a bipartisan group of senators, announced a deal on infrastructure spending after weeks of negotiations. The agreement is focused on investments… Read the rest
REPLAY and Resources from – MPTA Education Series Presents: Human Trafficking and Transit in Missouri
INVEST in America Act Continues to Move Forward
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the $547 billion INVEST in America Act, moving it out of committee. Included in the legislation is… Read the rest
MPTA Releases RFP for Statewide Transit Needs Assessment
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) representing all 34 transit providers is interested in learning more about the need for a transportation system that… Read the rest
Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act
In order to address systemic inequities while expanding services and frequency of service, Rep. Hank Johnson (D- GA) is introducing the “Stronger Communities through… Read the rest