August 20, 2024

FTA Updates Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a final rule updating FTA’s Public Transportation Safety Certification Training… Read the rest

August 19, 2024

Education Opportunity for MO Transit Providers on Mobility Management this September

  The Missouri Transportation Task Force (MOTTF) is set to host a half-day, virtual, mobility summit on Wednesday, September 25th. Speakers include Olivia Hook,… Read the rest

July 17, 2024

KCATA Releases inFOCUS, Five-Year Strategic Plan Aimed at Redefining Success and Connecting All People to Opportunities

  The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) recently released its newly developed inFOCUS Strategic Plan. The plan is a 5-year outlook that reiterates… Read the rest

July 16, 2024

John Lynch Joins FTA Region 7 as Acting Deputy Regional Administrator

FTA Region 7 welcomed John Lynch as the Acting Deputy Regional Administrator on July 15. Lynch has served in multiple roles during his 10 years with the FTA. Previously,… Read the rest

July 15, 2024

Governor Signs Budget Bills Including Millions for Transit 

On June 28, Governor Mike Parson signed the budget bills into law, appropriating millions of dollars from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization funds to improving… Read the rest

July 9, 2024

Bi-State Development One of 117 Projects to Receive Federal Funding for Public Transit Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects… Read the rest

June 27, 2024

MPTA Receives 2024 Community Transportation Award from CTAA for Exemplary State Leadership

  The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently received a 2024 Community Transportation Award for State Leadership from the Community Transportation… Read the rest

June 6, 2024

MPTA Congratulates Board Member Denny Ward on Retirement as SMTS Executive Director

The Missouri Public Transit Association congratulates long time board member Denny Ward, outgoing Executive Director of the Southeast Missouri Transportation Service… Read the rest

June 4, 2024

Joplin Officials Continue Work to Develop Regional Transit Plan

Transit still top of mind for officials at the City of Joplin. Following a labor shortage in 2022 forcing the closure of the Sunshine Lamp Trolley, officials began work… Read the rest

May 30, 2024

Big Wins for Missouri Transit this Year

Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian, May 29, 2024 The Missouri legislative session ended with two key wins for public transit as the state continues to better understand… Read the rest