November 29, 2022

State Transit Investment and Operator Apprenticeship Top 2023 MPTA Policy Agenda

Members of the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) help people get where they need to go every day in nearly every county in the state, resulting in more than 47… Read the rest

November 21, 2022

Looking for a Career Change or New Path? Consider Becoming a Transit Driver

Opportunities available across Missouri Looking for a new career path? Transit driver positions are open across the state of Missouri and offer competitive pay… Read the rest

November 21, 2022

Missouri River Runner Service Reductions Extended Past Thanksgiving

Amtrak’s temporary service reductions for the Missouri River Runner have been extended.  Trains #311 and #316, which normally operate between St. Louis and Kansas… Read the rest

November 16, 2022

MPTA Round Table on Vehicle Maintenance Challenges

Join MPTA for a virtual round table discussion on vehicle maintenance challenges via Zoom on Wednesday, December 7 at 12:00 pm as part of MPTA’s Education Series. … Read the rest

November 10, 2022

SOME TRANSIT ROUTES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN ST. JOSEPH MISSOURI

Due to staffing shortages, St. Joseph Transit will be suspending four routes on a temporary basis. Effective Monday, November 14, routes 2A/D (Frederick Avenue) and… Read the rest

November 10, 2022

The National Transit Workforce Conference is set for December 13-14, 2022.

  This year’s National Transit Workforce Conference, Making Connections 2022,  is set for December 13-14, 2022, in Washington, DC. This conference brings… Read the rest

November 9, 2022

VOTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SUPPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AT THE BALLOT BOX

According to Center for Transportation Excellence, 29 out of 36 measures supporting public transit passed so far Voters on Tuesday demonstrated overwhelming support… Read the rest

November 9, 2022

Joplin set to Suspend Fixed Route Bus Service Due to Driver Shortage

Due to a driver shortage, the City of Joplin is suspending fixed route service on 11/23/22. The City will continue to provide prescheduled curb-to-curb demand response… Read the rest

November 3, 2022

FTA Region 7 Announcement: Register for Two Upcoming FTA Webinars: Cybersecurity Awareness & Whistleblower Protection

Cybersecurity Awareness for Transit Agencies Webinar (11/03/22)
As a final reminder, please register for the Cybersecurity Awareness for Transit Agencies Webinar… Read the rest

November 3, 2022

MPTA Board member Johnson Elected Chair of KCRTA

  Kansas City RTA held board elections last night at their Annual Meeting including MPTA Board Member David Johnson being elected as Chair of the KCRTA Board. This… Read the rest