May 2, 2025

Upcoming MPTA Peer Round Table: Conversation with FTA Region VII

Don’t miss the upcoming MPTA Virtual Peer Round Table Discussion on June 17, 2025 for a conversation with FTA Region VII. From rural transit to the urban areas, there is

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April 17, 2025

MPTA Panel Discussion to Highlight Results of 2025 Statewide Transit Needs Assessment

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) will host a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, May 15, 2025 to highlight the results of the 2025 Missouri Transit Needs… Read the rest

April 7, 2025

KCATA Reducing Frequency and Reinstating Fares Per KC Council Ordinance

The Kansas City Council passed an ordinance on April 3 which will fund Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) through October while reinstating a $2 fare and… Read the rest

March 19, 2025

FY25 Continuing Resolution Solidifies Transit Funding through September

From APTA Last week, the Senate passed H.R. 1968, the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025”. This FY2025 Continuing Resolution (CR) has averted… Read the rest

March 10, 2025

KCATA to Hold Public Meetings this Week on Possible Service Reductions

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is potentially looking at proposed service reductions as a result of the increased cost of providing public transit… Read the rest

February 26, 2025

Weigh in Today on SB77: Guns on Transit is Not the Answer for Safety

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) and Missouri transit need your help. Yesterday Senate Bill B77, the conceal carry on transit bill sponsored by Senator… Read the rest

February 21, 2025

LTE: Transit Funding Heading in Wrong Direction

St. Louis Post Dispatch, February 21, 2025 In Missouri alone, transit yields an overall economic impact of $4.05 billion annually. Legislators have been good about standing… Read the rest

February 19, 2025

MPTA Releases RFP for 2025 Financial Review & Tax Prep

The Missouri Public Transit Association has released a request for proposals for the 2025 Financial Review of the organization and tax preparation. The Missouri Public

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January 22, 2025

Missouri Public Transit Association Commissions Update of 2022 Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has commissioned an update to the 2022 Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study. St. Louis-based Lochmueller Group… Read the rest

January 8, 2025

Bi-State Development in St. Louis Seeking New COO of Metro Transit

Bi-State Development is now accepting applications for the key position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Metro Transit. The important position… Read the rest