October 9, 2023

JEFFTRAN Returns to Regular Operation with Full Team of Operators

JEFFTRAN, the transit provider in Jefferson City, MO, announced routes will return to regular operation on October 2^nd, 2023.   Due to a driver shortage, which started… Read the rest

October 4, 2023

US House to Consider FY24 Transportation Bill

Following last week’s aversion of a partial federal government shutdown, the US House is expected to take up the FY24 Transportation Bill this month with estimates… Read the rest

September 28, 2023

SMTS Celebrates Half a Century of Public Transit in Missouri

Southeast Missouri Transportation Service (SMTS) is celebrating a half century of providing public transportation service to southeast Missouri.  Starting with… Read the rest

September 26, 2023

MPTA Education Series Highlights Tools for Frontline Worker Succession Planning

The latest MPTA Education Series event focused on tools transit providers can use to develop succession planning focused on frontline workers, including operators… Read the rest

September 25, 2023

Possible Government Shutdown Impacts on Public Transportation

  This week, Congress must enact a continuing appropriations act, or Continuing Resolution (CR), to prevent a government shutdown beginning Sunday, October 1. … Read the rest

September 12, 2023

FTA Recognizes MO Transit Providers at Midwest Transit Conference

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) annual awards returned at the 2023 Midwest Transit Conference. FTA recognized both rural and urban providers for ridership… Read the rest

September 8, 2023

MPTA Recognizes 20 Transit Operators Across Missouri at 2023 Midwest Transit Conference

A total of 20 transit operators who are known for their selfless dedication and heroism in delivering much-needed transit services to riders in rural and urban areas of… Read the rest

September 6, 2023

MPTA Welcomes New Board Members at 2023 Annual Meeting

Organization also Elected Officers and Extended the Appointment of Existing Board Members at Annual Meeting, Held Sept. 6 The Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest

September 6, 2023

Missouri Public Transit Association Names Taulby Roach as President of its Board of Directors

  The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) named Taulby Roach, President and CEO of Bi-State Development, as President of its Board of Directors. Roach,… Read the rest

August 30, 2023

MPTA Peer Round Table Highlighted KCATA Recruitment Story

The latest MPTA Peer Round Table focused on the KCATA Recruitment Story with June Berry, Senior Director of Human Resources at KCATA.  Berry outlined the successful recruitment… Read the rest