March 3, 2025

2025 Midwest Transit Conference Operator Awards Nominations Are Now Open

The Midwest Transit Conference Operator Awards will recognize those operators in the Midwest going above and beyond in providing safe, reliable, efficient public transportation… Read the rest

February 26, 2025

Weigh in Today on SB77: Guns on Transit is Not the Answer for Safety

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) and Missouri transit need your help.  Yesterday Senate Bill B77, the conceal carry on transit bill sponsored by Senator… Read the rest

February 21, 2025

LTE: Transit Funding Heading in Wrong Direction

St. Louis Post Dispatch, February 21, 2025 In Missouri alone, transit yields an overall economic impact of $4.05 billion annually. Legislators have been good about standing… Read the rest

February 19, 2025

Federal Transit Administration Drug & Alcohol National Conference Coming to Kansas City in March

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is holding the 18th annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program conference in Kansas City, March 18-20. The free, three-day conference… Read the rest

February 19, 2025

MPTA Releases RFP for 2025 Financial Review & Tax Prep

The Missouri Public Transit Association has released a request for proposals for the 2025 Financial Review of the organization and tax preparation. The Missouri Public

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February 14, 2025

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Introduces Transit-Oriented Community Development Website

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) continues to prioritize what they call Transit-Oriented Community Development (TOCD) by rolling out a new website… Read the rest

February 13, 2025

MO State Transit Investment Critical; Tell Your Story Today

During his State of the State address on January 28, Governor Kehoe outlined his budget requests including a cut of $5 million to state transit operating assistance. The… Read the rest

February 12, 2025

Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the 2025 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference

Register today for the multi-state 2025 Midwest Transit Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. This two-and-a-half-day conference set for September 3-5, 2025 will provide… Read the rest

January 31, 2025

Governor Outlines Budget Requests in State of State Address; Cuts Transit Funding

During his State of the State address on January 28, Governor Kehoe outlined his budget requests including a cut of $5 million to state transit operating assistance. The… Read the rest

January 30, 2025

Missouri Senate Hearing on CCW on Transit Set for February 3

The Missouri Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety will hear testimony on SB 77 which includes conceal carry on transit on February 3… Read the rest