DOT Drug and Alcohol Rule Change
On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that authorizes employers to use oral fluid drug testing as an alternative testing methodology… Read the rest
2023 Legislative Session Wraps with Potential Historic State Investment in Transit
The 2023 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on Friday, May 12 with a historic move in support of public transportation. HB 4 which was approved includes an additional… Read the rest
Federal Highways Announces $848M in Funding to Address Climate Change; Transit Agencies are Eligible
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced the availability of $848 million in competitive grant funding for local governments and organizations,… Read the rest
Transit Sees Win in Missouri Budget Bill
As the Missouri Legislature wraps the budget bills today, transit is seeing a win with an increase in funding over prior year. HB 4 which was approved includes an additional… Read the rest
MPTA Education Series Provides Learning Opportunity and Resources for Providers Facing Drug & Alcohol Testing Issues in the Face of Marijuana Legalization
On May 3, the MPTA’s Education Series event highlighted the need for a renewed focus on drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures following the statewide legalization… Read the rest
Importance of Public Transit to Equitable Access to Health Care
A recent report by the Urban Institute finds that more than one in five adults with limited access to public transit skip health care visits because of transportation… Read the rest
Ride KC Introduces New IRIS Transportation Service to Serve NFL Draft
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) announced that the new IRIS on-demand transportation will extend its service zone for the NFL Draft, between 4… Read the rest
Amtrak® Offers Discount Rides from Kansas City to St. Louis CityPark Soccer Game on May 20th
KC soccer fans have a new opportunity to visit St. Louis CityPark in St. Louis via Amtrak this spring. Riders interested in taking the Amtrak from Kansas City to Saint Louis… Read the rest
Guns on Buses Bill to Be Heard in Senate Committee Week of May 1 – Weigh In
HB 282, the conceal carry bill on public transit, is set to be heard by the Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committee the week of May 1. The bill allows for CCW on… Read the rest
Don’t Miss the upcoming MPTA Educational Series Events; Great Opportunity to Learn and Network
Over the next several months, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is hosting multiple educational events for members and interested citizens. All events… Read the rest