May 19, 2023

APTA Urging Public Transit Providers to Ensure All COVID Relief Obligated

As the federal government wrestles with the latest debt ceiling crisis, the American Public Transit Association is urging transit providers across the country to ensure… Read the rest

May 16, 2023

DOT Drug and Alcohol Rule Change

On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that authorizes employers to use oral fluid drug testing as an alternative testing methodology… Read the rest

May 15, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Wraps with Potential Historic State Investment in Transit

The 2023 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on Friday, May 12 with a historic move in support of public transportation. HB 4 which was approved includes an additional… Read the rest

May 10, 2023

Federal Highways Announces $848M in Funding to Address Climate Change; Transit Agencies are Eligible

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced the availability of $848 million in competitive grant funding for local governments and organizations,… Read the rest

May 5, 2023

Transit Sees Win in Missouri Budget Bill  

As the Missouri Legislature wraps the budget bills today, transit is seeing a win with an increase in funding over prior year. HB 4 which was approved includes an additional… Read the rest

May 3, 2023

MPTA Education Series Provides Learning Opportunity and Resources for Providers Facing Drug & Alcohol Testing Issues in the Face of Marijuana Legalization

On May 3, the MPTA’s Education Series event highlighted the need for a renewed focus on drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures following the statewide legalization… Read the rest

May 1, 2023

Importance of Public Transit to Equitable Access to Health Care

  A recent report by the Urban Institute finds that more than one in five adults with limited access to public transit skip health care visits because of transportation… Read the rest

April 28, 2023

Ride KC Introduces New IRIS Transportation Service to Serve NFL Draft 

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announced that the new IRIS on-demand transportation will extend its service zone for the NFL Draft, between 4… Read the rest

April 27, 2023

Amtrak® Offers Discount Rides from Kansas City to St. Louis CityPark Soccer Game on May 20th

KC soccer fans have a new opportunity to visit St. Louis CityPark in St. Louis via Amtrak this spring.  Riders interested in taking the Amtrak from Kansas City to Saint… Read the rest

April 25, 2023

Guns on Buses Bill to Be Heard in Senate Committee Week of May 1 – Weigh In

HB 282, the conceal carry bill on public transit, is set to be heard by the Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committee the week of May 1.  The bill allows for CCW on… Read the rest