MPTA News Archives - Missouri Public Transit Association

September 3, 2026

MPTA Welcomes New Board Member, Re-Elects Directors, Elects Officers

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) welcomed one new board member, re-elected nine members of its Board of Directors and elected officers during its 2026… Read the rest

September 3, 2026

MPTA HONORS KCATA’S CINDY BAKER WITH 2026 PRESIDENT’S AWARD

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) honored Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) leader and longtime MPTA board member and officer Cindy Baker… Read the rest

September 3, 2026

KANSAS CITY TRANSIT OFFICIALS STEP INTO STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP ROLES

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) – which is the state’s transit advocacy organization – has named Bryce Shields, who serves as the innovations and performance… Read the rest

August 31, 2026

KCATA Service Cuts Cancelled After City Council Approves Additional Funds

Kansas City’s City Council unanimously approved the addition of approximately $8.3M to Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s funding agreement.… Read the rest

August 25, 2026

Save the Date for the 2027 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference

The MPTA invites you to mark your calendars for the 2027 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference. Next year’s conference will take place November 1-3, 2027, in… Read the rest

August 24, 2026

Proposed Service Expansion in Joplin Prompts Public Engagement

Recent reporting from KOAM News Now in Joplin, MO, touches on the public engagement currently underway in Joplin regarding a proposed expansion of the Joplin Sunshine… Read the rest

August 18, 2026

MoDOT: Save the Dates for Fall 2026

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a Missouri Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP) webinar and a State Transit… Read the rest

August 13, 2026

Joplin, MO: Sunshine Trolley Proposes Expansion

On July 10, Joplin, MO, City Council members heard from Gina Thompson, the city’s transportation coordinator, regarding a proposed service expansion. Currently,… Read the rest

August 6, 2026

OATS Transit Employee Celebrates 50 Years

Sandy Nolan of High Ridge, MO, is being honored by OATS Transit for 50 years of service with the company on August 20, 2026. OATS Transit is a nonprofit company that serves… Read the rest

August 5, 2026

KCATA to Implement Route Changes

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is preparing to implement transit service changes that were approved as part of the City of Kansas City, Mo.’s FY… Read the rest