Missouri Legislature Passes Service Dog Bill
Several bills this session dealt with provisions relating to service dogs. SB 644 was filed by Senator Denny Hoskins and passed during the last days of the Legislative… Read the rest
MPTA Wants to Hear from You – 2020 MPTA State Conference and Expo – Pre-event Survey
Please take a moment to fill out the survey below or click this link to fill it out on the Survey Monkey website – 2020 MPTA State Conference and Expo – Pre-event… Read the rest
2020 Legislative Session Recap – Missouri’s Limited Transit Investment Remains Unchanged; Federal Funding Increases with CARES Act
The second half of the 2020 Missouri legislative session pivoted to dealing with the impact of COVID-19 including a $700 million budget shortfall. While many areas… Read the rest
Proposed HEROES Act Needs to Support Missouri Transit
Metro Transit to Require Face Coverings for Riders Starting May 11
To help protect transit riders and Metro Transit employees from the spread of coronavirus, Metro is taking the important step of requiring all customers to wear face… Read the rest
Join MPTA in Supporting Multi-Modal Relief Funding
Missouri Public Transit Association is joining a group of organizations and associations in Missouri supporting multi-modal relief funding and a multi-year, long… Read the rest
Metro Transit Moving the Needle on Safety Protocols
Transit agencies across the country have been stepping up to ensure vital service while taking safety precautions for staff and riders alike during the COVID-19 outbreak.… Read the rest
Webinar Replay: MPTA Education Series Presents: De-Escalation and Drivers
Thank you to all the members that were able to join our Live Webinar: MPTA Education Series Presents: De-Escalation and Drivers on April 28, 2020. While driver safety… Read the rest
FTA: PTASP Deadline Extended to December 31, 2020
The FTA has announced an extension of the PTASP deadline for providers in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. for more information, please see the pdf provided by the FTA.… Read the rest
MO Legislature to Address State Budget Next Week
The Missouri Legislature is set to reconvene next week on April 27 to begins its mark-up and floor debate of the state’s operating budget. Their intent is to pass the budget… Read the rest