July 6, 2016

Federal transit appropriations bill still on hold

So where does transit funding stand at the federal level? The next federal fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.   Both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have completed… Read the rest

March 15, 2016

New APTA Study Released on Public Transit and its impact on economy

A new study commissioned by APTA reveals that public transportation investments can yield a 2-to-1 return for local "innovation districts"

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March 14, 2016

Conceal and carry discussions continue on transit in MO

Various bills have been introduced in the MO House of Representatives and the MO Senate this session which would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry… Read the rest

March 11, 2016

MPTA releases FY16 Legislative Priorities

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) provider members provide more than 67 million rides a year almost everywhere for everybody almost every day in Missouri… Read the rest

March 7, 2016

MEET MPTA: SMTS, Inc.

As a part of the Missouri Public Transit Association's efforts to promote our members and the services they provide in MO, we are launching a new series, MEET MPTA.… Read the rest

March 2, 2016

RIDE KC: Bridj began service March 7

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority launched its new Ride KC: Bridj micro transit service on Monday, March 7. The app-based service area includes… Read the rest

February 29, 2016

Hearing last week on Conceal & Carry bill on transit

 

 
Last week, the Senate Transportation Committee met to hear SB 782 introduced by Senator Bob Onder, Lake St. Louis.  The bill would allow for those… Read the rest

February 26, 2016

MEET MPTA: OATS, Inc.

Meet OATS, Inc. As a part of the Missouri Public Transit Association's efforts to promote our members and the services they provide in MO, we are launching a new series,… Read the rest

February 25, 2016

MPTA is making the case for transit funding around MO

 

2013 Public Transportation Funding Data; AASHTO 2015 Report

Are you concerned with transit and transit funding in MO? The Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest

February 25, 2016

MPTA honors former Executive Director

The Missouri Public Transit Association honored former MPTA Executive Director Doris Boeckman at the MO Rural Health Association committee meeting in February. … Read the rest