March 24, 2022

Metro Transit to Receive Federal Funds to Expand Electric Bus Program

Metro Transit will receive a $4.1 million grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to help expand the electric bus program it launched in June 2021. The… Read the rest

March 22, 2022

MPTA Education Series Presents: Results of MO Statewide Transit Needs Assessment

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) selected St. Louis-based Lochmueller Group – a full-service survey, planning, engineering and environmental firm… Read the rest

March 21, 2022

President Biden Signs into Law FY22 Spending Bill

President Joe Biden signed into law a fiscal year (FY) 2022 spending bill on March 11. After nearly five months of negotiations, House and Senate leaders released the… Read the rest

March 21, 2022

As Gas Prices Hike Consider Taking Transit

As prices at the pump continue to rise, the Missouri Public Transit Association is encouraging area residents to consider utilizing public transportation. Public transit… Read the rest

March 16, 2022

Operator Recognition Breakfast to be Held at 2022 MPTA State Conference and Expo

This year as a part of the 2022 Missouri Transit Conference in Springfield, MO, we will be recognizing operators for their outstanding commitment to public transit in… Read the rest

March 10, 2022

MO House Passes Bill Allowing CCW on Transit

The Missouri House on Wednesday approved House Bill 1462 (HB1462), sponsored by Rep. Adam  Schnelting, that would legalize carrying concealed firearms on public transportation,… Read the rest

March 10, 2022

House Passes FY22 Omnibus Package Including More Than $16 Billion for Transit, More Than $3 Billion for Rail

The House passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package on Wednesday night. The Omnibus package includes $16.3 billion for transit and $3.3 billion for passenger… Read the rest

March 10, 2022

Mask Mandate Extended on Transit

At CDC’s recommendation, TSA will extend the security directive for mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs for one month, through April 18th. During… Read the rest

March 4, 2022

Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the opportunity to apply for $1.1 billion in competitive grants under the 2022 Low  or No Emission Grant Program… Read the rest

March 3, 2022

Transit Funding: Where it Stands Two Months into MO Legislative Session

  As the 2022 Missouri Legislative session moves towards the halfway mark, conversations continue around transit funding. The last several years, transit operating… Read the rest