MPTA Year in Review 2022: Advocacy. Research. Education
Fiscal Year 2022 marked a historic year for public transit in Missouri. For the first time in more than two decades, the Missouri legislature invested $8.7 million… Read the rest
State Transit Investment and Operator Apprenticeship Top 2023 MPTA Policy Agenda
Members of the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) help people get where they need to go every day in nearly every county in the state, resulting in more than 47… Read the rest
Looking for a Career Change or New Path? Consider Becoming a Transit Driver
Opportunities available across Missouri
Looking for a new career path? Transit driver positions are open across the state of Missouri and offer competitive pay… Read the rest
Missouri River Runner Service Reductions Extended Past Thanksgiving
Amtrak’s temporary service reductions for the Missouri River Runner have been extended. Trains #311 and #316, which normally operate between St. Louis and Kansas… Read the rest
MPTA Round Table on Vehicle Maintenance Challenges
Join MPTA for a virtual round table discussion on vehicle maintenance challenges via Zoom on Wednesday, December 7 at 12:00 pm as part of MPTA’s Education Series. … Read the rest
SOME TRANSIT ROUTES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN ST. JOSEPH MISSOURI
Due to staffing shortages, St. Joseph Transit will be suspending four routes on a temporary basis. Effective Monday, November 14, routes 2A/D (Frederick Avenue) and… Read the rest
The National Transit Workforce Conference is set for December 13-14, 2022.
This year’s National Transit Workforce Conference, Making Connections 2022, is set for December 13-14, 2022, in Washington, DC. This conference brings… Read the rest
VOTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SUPPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AT THE BALLOT BOX
According to Center for Transportation Excellence, 29 out of 36 measures supporting public transit passed so far
Voters on Tuesday demonstrated overwhelming support… Read the rest
Joplin set to Suspend Fixed Route Bus Service Due to Driver Shortage
Due to a driver shortage, the City of Joplin is suspending fixed route service on 11/23/22. The City will continue to provide prescheduled curb-to-curb demand response… Read the rest
FTA Region 7 Announcement: Register for Two Upcoming FTA Webinars: Cybersecurity Awareness & Whistleblower Protection
Cybersecurity Awareness for Transit Agencies Webinar (11/03/22)
As a final reminder, please register for the Cybersecurity Awareness for Transit Agencies Webinar… Read the rest
As a final reminder, please register for the Cybersecurity Awareness for Transit Agencies Webinar… Read the rest