April 25, 2023

Guns on Buses Bill to Be Heard in Senate Committee Week of May 1 – Weigh In

HB 282, the conceal carry bill on public transit, is set to be heard by the Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committee the week of May 1.  The bill allows for CCW on… Read the rest

April 24, 2023

Don’t Miss the upcoming MPTA Educational Series Events; Great Opportunity to Learn and Network

Over the next several months, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is hosting multiple educational events for members and interested citizens. All events… Read the rest

April 24, 2023

Dump the Pump For TRANSIT in Missouri on June 15, 2023- It’s like a Personal Pay Day

National Dump the Pump Day is June 15^th, 2023, and a great day for Missouri residents to trade in their car keys to try transit to see the savings.  Public transit can be the… Read the rest

April 20, 2023

MPTA Requests “MO Faces of Transit” From Board Members

In order to tell the story of transit in Missouri, we are asking providers, board members and stakeholders to help identify the “faces” of riders in the state.  Below is… Read the rest

April 19, 2023

2023 Midwest Transit Conference Operator Awards Nominations Are Now Open

  The Midwest Transit Conference Operators’ Awards will recognize those operators in the Midwest going above and beyond the last several years in providing safe,… Read the rest

April 12, 2023

Applications Requested for East-West Gateway Council of Governments Section 5310 Program

The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) will open a call for projects and release application materials for the Section 5310 program on Friday, April 21, 2023.… Read the rest

April 11, 2023

MPTA Education Series Presents: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on Transit Drug & Alcohol Testing

MPTA’s next Education Series Event will explore the impacts of legalization of marijuana in Missouri on drug and alcohol testing in the transit sector.  Join us… Read the rest

April 4, 2023

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

With little more than six weeks left of this legislative session, now is the time to weigh in for Transit investment.  During his State of the State address in January, Governor… Read the rest

April 3, 2023

MPTA Operator Series Spotlilghts St. Joseph Transit Operator Janna Roberts

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

March 28, 2023

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ELECTS WHITE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has elected Frank White III, the CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), to its Board of Directors.… Read the rest