April 17, 2019

CMT Offering Scholarships to 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference in KC in September

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), a St. Louis based transit advocacy organization, is offering several scholarships to the 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference &… Read the rest

April 15, 2019

2019 MPTA Member Survey – Weigh In

MPTA wants to hear from you!  Let us know what you want out of your membership, including Education Series topics, meeting locations, and new event types.  What is most… Read the rest

April 15, 2019

Building Diversity Skills in the Transit Workplace – NTI Training – May 1

Join MPTA on May 1, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MoDOT Central District Offices, 1511 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO for an NTI course: Building Diversity Skills… Read the rest

April 11, 2019

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ELECTS MAKINEN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently announced the election of Robbie Makinen, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Area Transportation… Read the rest

April 5, 2019

FTA Announces Two New Funding Opportunities Around Transit Public Safety

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced two new funding grants, both focused on transit public safety, and both due on May 28, 2019.  These grants… Read the rest

April 5, 2019

RideKC Welcomes Grandview to the Regional Transit System

RideKC welcomed the City of Grandview to the regional transit system at a kickoff event for the start of new service extending into Grandview on Monday, April 1, 2019. Kansas… Read the rest

April 2, 2019

#GetOnBoard Day Scheduled for April 25, 2019

April 25^th is now Get on Board Day. The new national awareness and advocacy day is focused on generating awareness of and increasing support for public transportation… Read the rest

March 20, 2019

APTA Says Public Transit Infrastructure Needs at Least $232 Billion

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released new research identifying at least $232 billion in critical public transportation investments. The… Read the rest

March 20, 2019

FTA Notice of Funding Opportunity – Low-No Bus Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced the opportunity for eligible applicants to apply for up to $85 million in competitive grant funds through… Read the rest

March 15, 2019

Annual Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference

The FTA’s 14th annual Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference will offer a free, three-day program providing background on Procedures for Transportation

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