October 31, 2023

Weigh in today on MPTA Education Series Events. What topics would you like to see covered?

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) hosts a variety of different educational events for members and interested stakeholders. These online webinars and… Read the rest

October 24, 2023

Transit Industry Leaders Provide Update on the State of Transit in Missouri; Underscore Need for Funding and Operators

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit hosted the State of Transit in Missouri on Tuesday, Oct 24, via Zoom to… Read the rest

October 23, 2023

KC Voters Being Asked to Renew Bus Tax Nov. 7, 2023

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is reminding voters that on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, the 3/8-cent Sales Tax Renewal for Buses will be on the ballot.… Read the rest

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