Transit’s Critical Role at a Crossroads in Our Society
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) 2018 Conference featured Charlotte DiBartolomeo, CEO of the Red Kite Project, discussing Transit’s Crisitcal … Read the rest
FTA Announces $6.3 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $6.3 million in competitive grant funds for transit coordination projects that improve access… Read the rest
Construction to Begin on Downtown Portion of MAX BRT line in KC
Construction is set to begin next week on the downtown Kansas City portion of the Prospect MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The $55.8 million project will bring enhanced… Read the rest
City Utilities of Springfield wants you to give Transit a Try
The City of Springfield has a new program to boost ridership and help residents make transit a part of their weekly commute. The TOGO program allows riders to try taking … Read the rest
Kansas City Streetcar Expansion Moves Forward to a Vote
Advocates of the Kansas City Streetcar expansion received welcome news last month when a judge ruled that the new expansion project can be put in the hands and minds of the… Read the rest
MO Transit helps get out the vote on election day
On November 8th, many local Missouri transit providers will be offering free fare rides to voters heading to the polls. COMO Connect, the City of Excelsior Springs, Kansas… Read the rest
More than $175 billion at stake on Election Day for transportation
This year on Election Day, voters across the country will have the opportunity to improve public transportation in their communities and help shape the future of transportation… Read the rest
The $54 Million question for KCATA & MAX
The City of Kansas City, Mo., and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will hold a community meeting to discuss the planned Prospect MAX bus rapid transit… Read the rest
Snapshot of MO’s investment in Public transit
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) provider members provide more than 67 million transit rides a year almost everywhere for everybody almost every day… Read the rest
MEET MPTA: City of Excelsior Springs
As a part of the Missouri Public Transit Association’s efforts to promote our members and the services they provide in MO, we launched a new series, MEET MPTA. This… Read the rest