Step by Step Guide to Talking to Legislators
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LTE: Senate Action Advances Transit Funding, but Work Remains
St. Louis Post Dispatch, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
After absorbing a 42% cut in state funding last year, public transit providers are now facing the possibility of losing… Read the rest
Missouri Transit Conference Early Bird Registration Open and Agenda Released
2026 Missouri Transit Conference
September 2-3, 2026 Early Bird Registration Is Open – Save $100 Today! Join the Missouri Public Transit Association as it celebrates… Read the rest
Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal Slashes Transit Investment
The 2027 Federal budget looks at slashing transit funding in the coming year. The budget proposes a 23% ($4.8B) reduction for public transit, specifically eliminating… Read the rest
CTAA Expo 2026 Set for May 2026 in Omaha, NE
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Expo 2026 for community and public transportation professionals is taking place May 10-13, 2026 in Omaha,… Read the rest
MPTA Presents: MoDOT Training Sessions on Passenger Transportation DOT Compliance
MPTA is providing two MoDOT training opportunities, one for 5311 & 5307 program providers on May 19 and one for 5310 program providers on June 16. These two-hour training… Read the rest
MO Senate Approps Committee Restores $5M in Transit Funding; Contact Your Senator Today in Support of Investment
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Upcoming Drug & Alcohol Training for 5310 Agencies
MoDOT will offer a free Part 382 – Drug and Alcohol training on June 24. This event will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. The training will cover topics such… Read the rest
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Challenge to Illinois Transit Firearm Restrictions
On April 6, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to 430 ILCS 66, or the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, which restricts the carrying of loaded firearms on trains… Read the rest
JEFFTRAN Releases RFP for Transit and Mobility Study Service
The City of Jefferson is seeking qualified individuals or firms to conduct a Comprehensive Transit and Mobility Study. The scope of work includes:
- Evaluating current