MPTA Education Series turns focus to building ridership on MO systems
MPTA announces its next Educational Series Event scheduled for November 8, 2017: “Thinking Outside the Ridership Box: Building Ridership for Missouri’s… Read the rest
MO Transit providers help residents dump the pump on June 15
‘Dump the Pump’ Day, happening on June 15, 2017, is a day that encourages people across the country to utilize public transportation rather than driving. This year marks… Read the rest
City Utilities in Springfield celebrates its riders during week of events June 12-16
City Utilities (CU) of Springfield has a special week planned for its riders next week as a part of Communities in Motion Week. CU will recognize its transit riders next
… Read the rest COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO PROVIDE PROSPECT MAX UPDATES
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will hold two community meetings to discuss the planned Prospect MAX bus rapid transit (BRT) line:
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Community investment in transit can lower obesity rates
Researchers from the University of Illinois have found that counties that rely more on their mass transit systems produce residents that have lower obesity rates. They… Read the rest
Bus Coalition calls for $2.8B in investment for bus and bus facilities in US
As the President’s Infrastructure Plan makes it way to Congress in the next couple of weeks, The Bus Coalition wants to highlight the benefits of including a $2.85 billion… Read the rest
MPTA Members attend Crisis Communication Training for Transit Employees
On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, MPTA members and staff from member organizations participated in a training by the National Transit Institute (NTI) on “Crisis Communication
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Wrong direction for transit funding in Missouri
The Missouri Legislature just wrapped up the session, approving a State Budget for 2018 that includes a 24 percent cut to transit operating funding over the prior year.… Read the rest
MoDOT offers opportunity to weigh in on STAR Loan Rule
MoDOT accepting public comments through June 5 on STAR Loan Rule, a possible funding source for transit projects in MO. The Statewide Transportation Assistance Revolving… Read the rest