July 20, 2022

Recent Report by Transit Center Highlights Bus Operator Shortage and Tools to Combat

As operator shortages plague Missouri transit providers both rural and urban, the New York based Transit Center just released a report, Bus Operators in Crisis, chronicling… Read the rest

July 18, 2022

Go COMO Ads Service on Gold Route in Columbia starting Aug. 1

Effective Monday, Aug. 1, Go COMO transit will provide service to 10 new bus stops on the gold route, giving riders increased access to Columbia. The gold route, which currently… Read the rest

July 18, 2022

RIDEKC WINS TOP HONOR IN NORTH AMERICA

RideKC has been named the top public transit agency in North America for midsize agencies, earning the prestigious 2022 American Public Transportation Association… Read the rest

July 6, 2022

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION RELEASES FINDINGS OF STATEWIDE TRANSIT NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY

  The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) released the findings of a Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Study commissioned by the Lochmueller Group – a… Read the rest

June 30, 2022

Governor Approves Historic Transit Funding in HB3004

  Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into a law HB 3004 today with historic funding levels for transit.  The Missouri State Legislative Session adjourned in May… Read the rest

June 30, 2022

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION TO HOST “EDUCATION SERIES” EVENT ON JULY 8

Discussion to Reveal Findings of Missouri Statewide Transit Needs Assessment Over the last nine months the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) has been working… Read the rest

June 27, 2022

2022 Missouri Transit Conference at a Glance

You’re invited! The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) invites you to the 2022 MPTA State Conference and Expo. The conference is scheduled for September 28 ‐29,… Read the rest

June 24, 2022

RideKC launches Driving Calculator to Demonstrate Savings Using Transit

A new tool in Kansas City shows drivers how much money they can save by riding the bus.  RideKC launched a driving calculator on its website this past April. The tool has… Read the rest

June 24, 2022

FTA Announces More Than $16 Million in Grants including KCATA to Help Communities Improve Transportation in Areas of Persistent Poverty

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) yesterday awarded grants to help marginalized communities across the country.… Read the rest

June 15, 2022

Replay: MPTA Education Series – Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Training

Review the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Training (OEND) training which covers a variety of information to assist in allowing persons to learn more about… Read the rest