March 22, 2018

FY18 Omnibus Appropriations Bill includes additional funding for Transit

  The House Rules Committee posted the details of the $1.3 trillion FY18 Omnibus Appropriations bill outlining funding for remainder of fiscal year through Sept. … Read the rest

March 13, 2018

Funding Transportation: What are other states up to?

Since 2012, 21 states have increased transportation revenues by a variety of means, while many others have been unsuccessful.  Examining the effective approaches of… Read the rest

March 9, 2018

KC Streetcar gaining momentum in MO

Running from the River Market on the north end to Union Station and Crown Center on the south, the Kansas City (KC) Streetcar connects all the downtown neighborhoods with… Read the rest

March 9, 2018

City Utilities honored for construction of Transit Center in Downtown

At their monthly meeting today, the North Springfield Betterment Association (NSBA) awarded City Utilities of Springfield with their Commercial Betterment Award… Read the rest

March 7, 2018

Nashville Transit Referendum Set for Public Vote in May

Nashville’s $5.4 billion light-rail proposal is set for a public vote in May.  Vanderbilt University conducted a poll, Feb. 8-19, and found that 66 percent of Nashville… Read the rest

March 5, 2018

Transportation Development Districts, an Avenue to Move Transit Forward in Missouri

TDD or Transportation Development Districts are an effective tool for funding public transit projects that benefit specific areas.  The TDD Act, sections 238.200,… Read the rest

March 1, 2018

MPTA Educational Series: Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement

MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2018, “Getting on Board with Purchasing and Procurement,” in Jefferson City, MO. Hear… Read the rest

February 23, 2018

MPTA Highlights Missouri Transit Industry Opportunities in 2018

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is teaming up with transportation providers and members from all over the state to announce transit related job openings… Read the rest

February 23, 2018

MPTA welcomes new Program Director

The Missouri Public Transit Association welcomed Mallory Box on Feb. 20 as the new Program Director. Mallory Box advocates for improved investment in and commitment… Read the rest

February 16, 2018

MPTA carries transit message to State Capitol for Transportation Day

More than 30 MPTA and Citizens for Modern Transit members carried the message door to door about the importance of transit and transit investment on Transportation … Read the rest