November 20, 2009

OATS, Inc. Celebrates Sullivan County Driver for 15 Years of Service

(St. Joseph, Missouri, November 18, 2009) – It was a chilly day in November of 1994 when Jerry Todd began his career with OATS, Inc. At the time, Jerry was working part-time… Read the rest

November 20, 2009

White House to Seek Seatbelts in Motocoaches

From MassTransitMag.com:

White House to Seek Seatbelts in Motocoaches

By Joan Lowy

States News Service

 

WASHINGTON, DC – The following information was

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November 17, 2009

Feds Suggest U.S. Control of Light-Rail Safety Rules

From MassTransitMag.com:

Feds Suggest U.S. Control of Light-Rail Safety Rules

By Joe Stephens and Lena H. Sun

The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.)

WASHINGTON, DC –… Read the rest

November 11, 2009

Wright County celebrates OATS, Inc. Driver for 30 Years of Service

From OATS Press Release: (Springfield, Missouri, November 5, 2009) – In November of 1979, Janet Chapin applied for a position as a relief driver for OATS, Inc. With a small… Read the rest

November 11, 2009

Kansas City region planning 511 traveler information service

From the Transportation Matters E-Newsletter: MARC is planning to enter into agreement with the Kansas and Missouri departments of transportation (KDOT and MoDOT)… Read the rest

November 11, 2009

APTA Urges Congress to Extend the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit

From the APTA Legislative Alert: On December 31, 2009, the current federal excise tax credit for alternative fuels and alternative fueling infrastructure expires. … Read the rest

November 5, 2009

National United We Ride Dialogue

Many of you have received information about a national dialogue to develop ideas for transportation access for people with disabilities, older adults, and people with

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November 5, 2009

Senator Boxer Releases New Draft of Climate Legislation:

From APTA's Legislative Alert: Senator Boxer Releases New Draft of Climate Legislation:
New Bill Provides Significant Increase in Funding For Public Transportation… Read the rest

October 29, 2009

Travel Training Course – Dec 9-11, 2009 — St. Louis, MO

Dec. 9 – 11, 2009
St. Louis, Mo.

Applications due: Nov. 10
(Applicants will be notified of their selection on or before Nov. 12).
Space is limited. More to come! Check… Read the rest

October 29, 2009

“Transit-Oriented Development” class in Kansas City, MO

The National Transit Institute will be sponsoring a “Transit-Oriented Development” class in Kansas City, MO May 6-7, 2010.  The course is intended for transit… Read the rest