FTA Addresses Transit Worker Fatigue
| FTA recently published a new Fatigue Resources for Transit Operations resource webpage to improve the transit community’s understanding of the effects of fatigue |
April 24 “Talking Transit” Panel Discussion Will Highlight the Impacts of Public Transit Access on Public Health
MPTA member organization Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host a panel event next month via Zoom. Taking place on Wednesday, April 24, at 8:30 am, the “Talking Transit”… Read the rest
MoDOT Releases List of Recommended Policies for Volunteer Driver Programs
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently released a list of suggested policies for organizations that operate a volunteer driver program. Funding… Read the rest
FY24 THUD Appropriations Act Signed into Law with $20.9B for Transit
The House and Senate passed the bipartisan Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act for FY24 last week. The bill,… Read the rest
KCATA Receives Funding for New Low and No Emission Buses
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) receives $4.8 million grant award under the Low and No Emissions Buses Replacement and Support Infrastructure program.… Read the rest
National Transit Employee Appreciation Day set for March 18; Don’t Forget to Thank Your Drivers
Join the public transportation industry as they recognize and honor its workforce on March 18, 2024 — National Transit Employee Appreciation Day. Start planning today… Read the rest
THUD Bill Unveiled by House and Senate Appropriations Committees
Yesterday, House and Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders released the final, bipartisan Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies… Read the rest
SMTS Names Jones Incoming Executive Director Effective July 2024
SMTS announced Tracy Jones, Director of Finance for SMTS, Inc. has been named the next Executive Director of SMTS effective July, 2024. SMTS, which celebrated… Read the rest
Groundbreaking Set for KC Streetcar Riverfront Expansion on March 1
A groundbreaking is set for Friday, March 1 at Riverfront Drive and Berkley Plaza to mark the start of construction for the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension.
The KC Streetcar… Read the rest
Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Missouri Transit Conference
Register today for the 2024 Missouri Transit Conference in St. Louis, MO. This two-day conference will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals,… Read the rest