November 13, 2024

Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission Announces New Director

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) announced today that Ed Hassinger is the new director of the Missouri Department of Transportation. His… Read the rest

November 7, 2024

Transit Wins at the Ballot Box; $25 Billion Approved by Voters Across the Country

Voters have so far approved 19 out of the 26 transit ballot measures in the 2024 general election, with the results for one measure still outstanding according to the American… Read the rest

November 6, 2024

MoDOT Releases Survey For Non-Profit Transit Agencies on Capital Funding Needs

  The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) -Transit is conducting a survey to determine capital funding needs as it relates to local match to the Federal… Read the rest

October 29, 2024

MPTA Peer Roundtable Focuses on Transit Leader Best Practices

The latest MPTA Peer Roundtable Discussion focused on Transit Leader Best Practices.  Featuring updates form transit professionals from across the state, including… Read the rest

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