February 5, 2016

“Title VI and Public Transit” class in Wichita, KS on April 19-20, 2016

The National Transit Institute is holding a “Title VI and Public Transit” class in Wichita, KS on April 19-20, 2016. This course will help practitioners appreciate… Read the rest

February 3, 2016

MPTA members tell us what you think

The Missouri Public Transit Association is celebrating 35 years of transit advocacy this year. In order to meet the needs of our members, we would like to hear what you think. … Read the rest

February 3, 2016

It’s MPTA Membership Renewal Time!

It's time to renew your membership with the Missouri Public Transit Association! If you have never been a member, it's time to consider getting on board with transit… Read the rest

February 1, 2016

Did you know this about transit?

Transportation is the key to moving Missouri forward, and there is an opportunity in the 2016 Legislative session to make a difference.   Discussions are… Read the rest

January 26, 2016

MPTA board member testifies before Appropriations-Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development Committee

MPTA Board Member Sara Fields, Ozark Transportation Organization

  MPTA Board Member Sara Fields, executive director of the Ozarks Transportation Organization,… Read the rest

January 25, 2016

KCATA, Kansas city police department to sign agreement providing transit police

Kansas City Police Chief Darryl Forte will join the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority on Wednesday, Jan. 27 to sign a landmark agreement dedicating transit officers… Read the rest

January 21, 2016

Missouri Public Transit Association seeks proposals for Website Development

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is seeking a consultant to create a website for the association that is visually appealing, graphic, interactive, easy… Read the rest

January 20, 2016

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION SELECTS NEW TEAM TO LEAD TRANSIT ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR THE STATE OF MISSOURI

  The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) today announced the selection of its new executive director – Kimberly Cella of the St. Louis-based transit advocacy

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November 2, 2015

Public Transportation: ‘The Great Enabler’

http://passengertransport.apta.com/aptapt/issues/2015-10-16/18.html Henrika Buchanan-Smith, FTA associate administrator for program management, moderated… Read the rest

October 21, 2015

MEDIA ALERT: KC COUNCILMAN REED LEADS PROSPECT AVENUE TOUR, LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR NEW TRANSIT SERVICE

 (Kansas City, Mo. – Oct. 20, 2015) – Kansas City Councilman Jermaine Reed on Wednesday morning will lead a group of stakeholders on a tour of Prospect Avenue, looking… Read the rest