March 11, 2021

MPTA Round Table for Transit Operations Personnel

Join MPTA for a Round Table Discussion on April 8 at 11:30 a.m. on Transit Security Program Evaluation.   This will be a hands-on discussion among transit managers/operations… Read the rest

March 11, 2021

MPTA and CMT Oppose Conceal and Carry on Transit

As the state continues to push allowing concealed-carry permit holders to lawfully bring firearms on public transportation through proposed legislation – like House… Read the rest

March 10, 2021

2021 COVID Relief Package Delivers $30.5B for Public Transit; More than $250M to MO Providers

The House passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 with amendments on March 10, 2021. The bill includes $30.5 billion for the transit industry as well as… Read the rest

March 9, 2021

Midwest Transit Conference Website Live with Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2021 Conference will provide several opportunities to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected and interested citizens across the Midwest.… Read the rest

March 9, 2021

As MO House Moves CCW on Transit Forward; Transit Providers Stress Opposition      

As the Missouri legislature continues to push Conceal and Carry on Transit bills forward including the perfection of HB52 sponsored by Representation Adam Schnelting… Read the rest

March 8, 2021

Senate passes COVID Relief Bill with $30.5B for Transit Intact

The Senate passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 6, 2021. The bill will return to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote this week. The bill… Read the rest

March 8, 2021

House Perfects CCW on Transit Bill

On Wednesday, the House took up HB 52 for perfection.  HB 52, sponsored by Representative Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles), allows a concealed carry permit holder to… Read the rest

March 1, 2021

House Passes Latest COVID Bill including $30.5B for TRANSIT

The House approved President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package early Saturday.  The bill, known as the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319), … Read the rest

February 26, 2021

REPLAY: MPTA Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase

  The MPTA recently hosted the Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase on February 24, 2021. The following MPTA vendor members participated. … Read the rest

February 18, 2021

REPLAY: MPTA and TSA Round Table Discussion Focused on Collaboration

The MPTA and TSA are working to connect transit agencies across the state to work more collaboratively together through a round table discussion that took place on February… Read the rest