April 30, 2021

Federal Mask Mandate on Transit Extended through September 13, 2021

On January 21, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to “require masks to be worn in compliance with CDC guidelines” in various… Read the rest

April 27, 2021

$568B Alternative Infrastructure Investment Plan Proposed

In response to President Biden’s $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan proposal, a group of Senate Republicans are proposing a scaled-down five-year, $568 billion infrastructure… Read the rest

April 20, 2021

Making Sure Your Security Personnel are in the Know – Missouri Intelligence Liaison Officer Program

The Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) provides a public safety partnership consisting of local, state and federal agencies, as well as the public sector and… Read the rest

April 20, 2021

2021 Midwest Transit Conference Arrives in St. Louis in September

This fall the Missouri Public Transit Association, in partnership with the Iowa Public Transit Association and Kansas Public Transit Association, will be hosting a… Read the rest

April 20, 2021

MPTA is Growing; Releases 2021 Membership Directory

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is growing.  Check out our 2021 Directory and be a part of the mission. Transportation is a key to moving Missouri forward,… Read the rest

April 13, 2021

MO Proposed Increase to Gas Tax Moves Forward

The Missouri Legislature continues to advance SB 262, which will increase the state motor fuel tax by 12.5 cents a gallon over 5 years. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Schatz,  … Read the rest

April 6, 2021

Community Projects and the Reauthorization Process

President Biden has announced a $2.3 trillion plan regarding infrastructure improvements. The plan invests $571 billion in transportation including $85B for public… Read the rest

April 1, 2021

Proposed Infrastructure Investment Package Looks to Electric for Future

Yesterday the Biden Harris administration unveiled the $2.3 trillion infrastructure investment package entitled the American Jobs Plan. The plan allocates $621… Read the rest

March 30, 2021

Allowing Weapons on Public Transit Raises Concerns

OATS Transit is closely watching proposed state legislation that, if passed, would allow concealed-carry permit holders to lawfully bring firearms on public transportation.… Read the rest

March 29, 2021

SMTS Does NOT Support House Bill No. 52

Southeast Missouri Transportation Service, Inc. (SMTS, Inc.) is in opposition to proposed legislation – like House Bill No. 52 sponsored by Representative Adam Schnelting… Read the rest