FTA Waives Local Match for COVID-19 Expenses
This week, in updated responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that it has waived the remaining local share… Read the rest
Agencies Across the Country Seek Support for Provider and Operator Safety
Operator safety isn’t just high priority for the MPTA and Missouri transit providers that are pushing for priority testing for transit operators. Instead, operator… Read the rest
CARES Act Delivers for MO Rural Transit
The latest federal stimulus package is delivering for Missouri’s rural transit providers. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration… Read the rest
MO Transit Providers Push for Priority Testing for Transit Operators
As Missouri transit providers work to deliver essential service during the COVID-19 outbreak, they are pushing for help from the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services… Read the rest
New Proposed ‘Heroes Fund’ Stimulus Could Give Essential Workers Including Transit a Boost
Senate Democrats announced they will push to include a new hazard pay program for frontline workers in the Coronavirus pandemic in the next round of COVID-19 relief funding.… Read the rest
MPTA COVID-19 Update Center
COVID-19 Transit Resources
Missouri transit agencies are changing their day to day operations to help combat the outbreak of COVID-19. Agencies are going beyond taking… Read the rest
CARES Act Delivers for Transit in MO
The Cares Act is delivering a $248 million lifeline for Missouri Transit providers. Congress crossed the finish line on March 26 with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and… Read the rest
City Utilities Install Temporary Driver Barriers to Reduce COVID-19 Spread
City Utilities in Springfield, Missouri has installed temporary driver barriers to protect drivers during the COVID-19 outbreak. This is one of many steps that Missouri… Read the rest
CARES Act Delivers Vital Lifeline for Transit
Congress crossed the finish line with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which is a vital lifeline for transit with $25 billion in funding… Read the rest