October 25, 2024

System-wide Transit Study Leads to Route and Fare Changes in Springfield

  City Utilities Transit in Springfield, MO has made significant route and fare changes after receiving feedback from the public through their ConnectSGF Study… Read the rest

October 25, 2024

KC Streetcar Resumes Service Following Construction Closure

  Following a three-week-long service suspension, the KC Streetcar is back up and running as of October 22. The suspension was necessary to allow for construction… Read the rest

October 24, 2024

Transit Helping get the Vote out in Missouri

  Election Day – November 5, 2024 – is quickly approaching. As individuals across Missouri and the country make plans to vote, some are also making plans… Read the rest

October 18, 2024

National ThinkTransit 2025 Set for Kansas City, MO in March

  Mark your calendars – the national ThinkTransit 2025 will be held in Kansas City, MO from March 16-19, 2025. ThinkTransit is a three-day technology conference… Read the rest

October 18, 2024

Public Transit is on the Ballot this November

  According to the American Public Transit Association’s (APTA) Center for Transportation Excellence, voters have supported transit in 26 out of 27 public… Read the rest

September 25, 2024

Missouri Public Transit Association & Citizens for Modern Transit to Host State of Transit in Missouri in 2024

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) in partnership with the St. Louis transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans… Read the rest

September 25, 2024

MPTA Education Series Presents: Virtual Roundtable – Transit Leaders

Don’t miss the upcoming MPTA Virtual Roundtable discussion on Tuesday, October 29 at 12 noon focused on transit leaders in Missouri. This will be an opportunity… Read the rest

September 19, 2024

FTA Names Regional Administrator for Region VII

  The Federal Transit Administration recently named Carrie Butler as the new Regional Administrator for Region VII. Butler has over 25 years of service in the public… Read the rest

September 12, 2024

Transit Workforce Center Introduces Interactive Apprenticeship Program Map

  Transit Workforce Center (TWC) has launched an interactive map that shows apprenticeship and mentorship programs at U.S. transit agencies. Apprenticeship… Read the rest

September 11, 2024

Save the Date for the 2025 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference

  The MPTA invites you to mark your calendars for the 2025 Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference. Next year’s conference will take place September 3-5,… Read the rest