OATS Transit Receives New Toyota Sienna
At the beginning of the new year, Toyota donated a fully wheelchair-accessible minivan to OATS Transit to improve mobility options throughout the city… Read the rest
MPTA Member Survey
As the Missouri Public Transit Association kicks off 2023, we look to build on last year’s successes and continue to provide a unified voice for public and specialized… Read the rest
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves Named New Chair of House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
U.S Representative Graves from Missouri has been selected as Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Graves was elected to the Missouri… Read the rest
FTA Announces Approximately $20 Million Funding Opportunity to Help Communities Prosper Through Access to Transit
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help improve transit in… Read the rest
MPTA Education Series Presents: KC Streetcar Expansion on Track
MPTA’s next Education Series Event will present an update on the Kansas City Streetcar Expansion work underway, including the Main Street and Riverfront extensions. … Read the rest
House and Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Consolidated Appropriations Act, including Transportation Appropriations Act
According to the American Public Transit Association (APTA), House and Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders unveiled H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations… Read the rest
Missouri Public Transit Association Spotlights Metro Transit MetroBus Operator Arleta Jones
Each month, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) will be highlighting transit operators from across the state to highlight their work and commitment to transit.… Read the rest
NOTICE OF FUNDING: $1.5 Billion Available through the 2023 RAISE Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure… Read the rest
RIDEKC INCREASES SERVICE ON MAX LINES, IMPROVES CONNECTIVITY ON SEVERAL ROUTES
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is pleased to announce a number of improvements in RideKC service starting Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Fifteen routes are changing,… Read the rest
Replay: MPTA Education Series – Virtual Round Table Discussion on Vehicle Maintenance Challenges
Vehicle maintenance issues are one of the many challenges facing transit providers across Missouri. From worker shortages to supply chain disruptions, transit agencies… Read the rest