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Public transportation goes far beyond simply getting people where they need to go. A safe, reliable public transit system plays a key role in stimulating economic development,… Read the rest
Kansas City Eases Parking Requirements to Spur Affordable Housing Along Transit Lines
Thursday, April 18, 2019, Kansas City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance easing parking requirements for apartment buildings where at least 20 percent… Read the rest
Ride-Hailing Companies are Partnering with Transit Agencies
Ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber are working to make public transit more accessible to allow riders to enjoy a car-free lifestyle. The two companies have been major… Read the rest
MPTA Focuses on Economic Impact of Transit
Many people are discovering the perks of public transit and how it serves their lives. And, while most know the health, convenience and ecological benefits, they are not… Read the rest
CMT Offering Scholarships to 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference in KC in September
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), a St. Louis based transit advocacy organization, is offering several scholarships to the 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference &… Read the rest
2019 MPTA Member Survey – Weigh In
MPTA wants to hear from you! Let us know what you want out of your membership, including Education Series topics, meeting locations, and new event types. What is most… Read the rest
Building Diversity Skills in the Transit Workplace – NTI Training – May 1
Join MPTA on May 1, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MoDOT Central District Offices, 1511 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO for an NTI course: Building Diversity Skills… Read the rest
MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ELECTS MAKINEN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently announced the election of Robbie Makinen, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Area Transportation… Read the rest
FTA Announces Two New Funding Opportunities Around Transit Public Safety
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced two new funding grants, both focused on transit public safety, and both due on May 28, 2019. These grants… Read the rest
RideKC Welcomes Grandview to the Regional Transit System
RideKC welcomed the City of Grandview to the regional transit system at a kickoff event for the start of new service extending into Grandview on Monday, April 1, 2019.
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