Metro Transit Welcomes 83 New Operators
Metro Transit in St. Louis recently announced the hiring of 83 new operators, including 17 Call-A-Ride operators, 10 MetroLink operators and 56 MetroBus operators.… Read the rest
Cost of Car Ownership on the Rise; Time to Give Transit a Try?
Due to rising gas prices, significant maintenance, finance, and insurance costs, and higher purchase prices due to a variety of supply chain issues, the annual cost of… Read the rest
Weigh in today on MPTA Education Series Events. What topics would you like to see covered?
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) hosts a variety of different educational events for members and interested stakeholders. These online webinars and… Read the rest
Transit Industry Leaders Provide Update on the State of Transit in Missouri; Underscore Need for Funding and Operators
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit hosted the State of Transit in Missouri on Tuesday, Oct 24, via Zoom to… Read the rest
KC Voters Being Asked to Renew Bus Tax Nov. 7, 2023
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is reminding voters that on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, the 3/8-cent Sales Tax Renewal for Buses will be on the ballot.… Read the rest
It’s Membership Renewal Time at the MPTA
It’s membership renewal time at the MPTA. Transportation is a key to moving Missouri forward, and we have an opportunity with the Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest
Faces of Missouri Transit in 2024 – The Why for Missouri Transit Investment
As we near the beginning of the 2024 Missouri Legislative session, we are gearing up to personalize the story of public transit across the state from riders to operators… Read the rest
JEFFTRAN Returns to Regular Operation with Full Team of Operators
JEFFTRAN, the transit provider in Jefferson City, MO, announced routes will return to regular operation on October 2nd, 2023. Due to a driver shortage, which started… Read the rest
US House to Consider FY24 Transportation Bill
Following last week’s aversion of a partial federal government shutdown, the US House is expected to take up the FY24 Transportation Bill this month with estimates… Read the rest
SMTS Celebrates Half a Century of Public Transit in Missouri
Southeast Missouri Transportation Service (SMTS) is celebrating a half century of providing public transportation service to southeast Missouri. Starting with… Read the rest