March 21, 2023

IL Legislature Looks at Transit Rider Bill for Those Breaking the Rules in Chicago

  Illinois House Bill 1342 would allow mass transit districts to suspend riding privileges and confiscate the fare cards of people who break the rules on buses and… Read the rest

March 7, 2023

Weigh in today on HB282 with Missouri House Emerging Issues Committee

Bills introduced in the MO House and Senate would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry firearms on public transit buses, vans, trains and other spaces… Read the rest

February 28, 2023

Time to Act: Help Ensure Transit Investment Part of MO Appropriations

During his State of the State address in January, Governor Parson outlined his budget requests omitting investment in transit. This omission directly impacts the State’s… Read the rest

February 24, 2023

RideKC Shuttled 70,000 Chiefs Fans to Victory Parade

    After the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2023 Superbowl Win, RideKC Transit transported more than 70,000 fans Kingdom Champions’ Parade, which is almost 15,000… Read the rest

February 24, 2023

MPTA Highlights OATS Transit Operator Paulette Waggle in March

Each month, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) spotlights transit operators from across the state to highlight their work and commitment to transit. For… Read the rest

February 9, 2023

MoDOT Announces a Return to In-person Oversight Training.

In March 2023 and April 2023, MoDOT and staff will be hosting mandatory training for all FTA Section 5309, 5310, 5311, and 5339 recipients.   MoDOT has engaged Milligan… Read the rest

February 9, 2023

OATS Transit’s Southwest Region Announces Fare Increase.

OATS Transit’s Southwest Region announced a fare increase effective in February 2023 to help offset the increased operating cost. The fares are necessary to maintain… Read the rest

February 8, 2023

FTA to Host Multiple Transit Webinars During the Month of February

During the month of February, FTA is set to host multiple webinars and online workshops, including conversations about competitive funding opportunities for nearly… Read the rest

February 7, 2023

MPTA Education Series Highlights Future of KC Streetcar and Funding Options

On February 7, the MPTA’s Education Series Event highlighted the Kansas City Streetcar including expansion work underway as well as future funding options. The panel… Read the rest

February 3, 2023

MoDOT Presents Budget Requests to House Appropriations Sub-Committee

  This past week, MoDOT presented its budget requests to the House Subcommittee on Appropriations – Public Safety, Corrections, Transportation, and Revenue.… Read the rest