February 10, 2021

US House Panels Set to  Vote on Third COVID Relief Bill today

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal calls for $30 billion for public transit agencies, $14 billion for passenger airlines, $8 billion to U.S. airports and concessionaires,… Read the rest

February 1, 2021

OATS Transit Celebrates 50 Years in Business

2021 marks the 50th anniversary for OATS Transit, a nationwide leader in rural public transportation systems. The company is headquartered in Columbia MO and serves… Read the rest

February 1, 2021

Federal Mask Requirement for Surface Transportation Providers

On Saturday, January 30, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order imposing a mask requirement applicable to public transportation… Read the rest

January 27, 2021

APTA Chair Fernandez Appointed FTA Deputy Administrator

APTA Chair Nuria I. Fernandez, general manager/CEO, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), San Jose, CA, has been appointed FTA Deputy Administrator.… Read the rest

January 25, 2021

Biden Signs Transportation Mask Mandate

On January 21, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to “require masks to be worn in compliance with CDC guidelines” in various modes… Read the rest

January 22, 2021

Renew Your 2021 MPTA Membership Now!

It’s membership renewal time at the MPTA.  Transportation is a key to moving Missouri forward, and we have an opportunity with the Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest

January 22, 2021

MPTA Asks Providers to Weigh-In on Conceal and Carry on Transit

The Missouri legislature begins the year with a new slate of bills, several of which would allow for conceal and carry on transit. The Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest

January 21, 2021

REPLAY: MPTA Education Series Presents: COVID-19 Resources for Transit Providers

The Missouri Public Transit Association recently hosted an Education Series event on Resources for Transit Providers to Combat COVID-19 on January 21, 2021.  This… Read the rest

January 6, 2021

Only Two of 34 MO Transit Agencies to Receive Funds; State Assistance Needed

  The most recent Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act provides $14 billion in public transit support. Most of the money will go to the top 138 urbanized areas across… Read the rest

December 23, 2020

RideKC Reduces Service Due to Staffing Shortages Related to COVID-19  

  RideKC will temporarily roll back some RideKC transit service starting Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, due to staffing shortages among our operator workforce and increasing… Read the rest