October 28, 2022

FTA Issues Notice of Partial Buy America Waiver for Vans and Minivans

The Federal Transit Administration today published a Federal Register Notice announcing a two-year waiver of the Buy America domestic content requirement for certain… Read the rest

October 27, 2022

State of Missouri Transit: Change, Challenge, Opportunity and Optimism

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA), in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), held a virtual “Talking Transit” event on Thursday, Oct.… Read the rest

October 26, 2022

Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the 2023 Four-State Midwest Transit Conference, Join Us

Mark your calendar for the Four-State 2023 Midwest Transit Conference. This two-day conference will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals,… Read the rest

October 21, 2022

The US Department of Transportation named Gloria Shephard as the new executive director of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

The US Department of Transportation named Gloria Shephard as the new executive director of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Oct. 20.  Shepherd will be the… Read the rest

October 14, 2022

Members of the Metro Transit Security Team Honored for Outstanding Service

The St. Louis Chapter of ASIS International honored several law enforcement and private security officers, including four members of the security team tasked with
enhancing… Read the rest

October 12, 2022

RideKCTRansit named one of the Top transit agencies 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

October 6, 2022

Sunderland Foundation Awards Grant to Oats Transit

Oats Transit has received a $100,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation to build a new transportation hub in the Kansas City area. In early 2022, OATS Transit purchased… Read the rest

October 4, 2022

FTA Announces $6.5M in for Innovative Transit Projects that Improve Safety

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $6.5 million in research funding for innovative transit bus automation demonstration projects… Read the rest

September 29, 2022

MPTA Honors Transit Operator Champions from Around Missouri at 2022 Annual Meeting

The Missouri Public Transit Association honored operators from across Missouri at the 2022 Annual Meeting as a part of the Missouri Transit Conference and Expo held in… Read the rest

September 29, 2022

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ELECTS DAVID JOHNSON TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS  

  Organization also Extended the Appointment of Eight Existing Board Member The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) elected David Johnson of Kansas City… Read the rest