September 18, 2019

Senate THUD Appropriations Subcommittee Appropriations Bill Mark Up Includes Increase for Buses

From The Bus Coalition: The Senate FY20 Transportation Housing Appropriations bill was marked up in subcommittee yesterday. The Senate bill includes an additional … Read the rest

September 17, 2019

Can Investment in Transit Meet Needs of Late-Shift Workers?

 

APTA recently released a study entitled, “Supporting Late-Shift Workers: Their Transportation Needs and the Economy”. The study showcases

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September 16, 2019

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES “CHAMPIONS OF TRANSIT”

  As part of its 2019 State Conference and Expo in Kansas City, Mo., the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently celebrated the noteworthy efforts of those … Read the rest

September 12, 2019

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION APPOINTS NEWS OFFICERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Organization Also Extends the Appointment of Seven Existing Board Members The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) appointed new officers to its Board of Directors… Read the rest

September 10, 2019

2021 MPTA STATE CONFERENCE AND EXPO VENDOR INFORMATION – Coming Soon

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August 16, 2019

Senate Committee Introduces “America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act”

Leaders of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) introduced S. 2302, the “America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act” (ATIA),

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August 13, 2019

Section 5310 Funding Workshop and Application Period Announced by EW Gateway

SECTION 5310 – ENHANCED MOBILITY OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Register online to attend the Section 5310 informational workshop on September 9, 2019,… Read the rest

August 13, 2019

VW Trust Transit Funding Round Update and Workshops

As the Missouri Department of Natural Resources continues to award funds from the over $41 million Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Trust),… Read the rest

August 9, 2019

Midwest/SW Transit Conference and MPTA Education Series Opportunities

MPTA Members have several opportunities for professional development in September and October.  See the list below and make plans to attend one of the upcoming events

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August 7, 2019

Understanding ADA NTI Training September 19, 2019

City Utilities Transit will be hosting a National Transit Institute (NTI) training: Understanding ADA.  Session capacity is limited and early registration is recommended.… Read the rest