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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February 13, 2025

MO State Transit Investment Critical; Tell Your Story Today

During his State of the State address on January 28, Governor Kehoe outlined his budget requests including a cut of $5 million to state transit operating assistance. The… Read the rest

January 28, 2025

Hearing Set on CCW on Transit; Weigh in Today

The Missouri House General Laws will hear testimony on HB 328 which includes conceal carry on transit on January 28.  Bills introduced this session in the MO House and Senate… Read the rest

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 15, 2025

Guns on Buses Bills Emerge as MO Legislative Session Gets Underway; Weigh in Today

As the 2025 Missouri Legislative session gets underway, bills have been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate like SB77 sponsored… 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

December 18, 2024

Sunshine Lamp Trolley Service to Return to Joplin in February

Joplin’s Sunshine Lamp Trolley is set to return to service on February 3, 2025. Operating hours will be Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. Fare will be priced… Read the rest

December 12, 2024

MPTA Releases RFP for Financial Review

The Missouri Public Transit Association has released a request for proposals for the 2024 Financial Review of the organization. The Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest