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
Streetcar Riverfront Run Approved, Early 2024 Service
Streetcar service from Union Station to Berkley Riverfront Park is expected to be running by early 2024 following the unanimous approval by the Port KC board of an agreement… Read the rest
Missouri Public Transit Association Elects Terri Barr-Moore to its Board of Directors
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently announced that Terri Barr-Moore, the director of government relations and community engagement for the Kansas… Read the rest
MPTA Round Table for Transit Operations Personnel
Join MPTA for a Round Table Discussion on April 8 at 11:30 a.m. on Transit Security Program Evaluation. This will be a hands-on discussion among transit managers/operations… Read the rest
MPTA and CMT Oppose Conceal and Carry on Transit
As the state continues to push allowing concealed-carry permit holders to lawfully bring firearms on public transportation through proposed legislation – like House… Read the rest
2021 COVID Relief Package Delivers $30.5B for Public Transit; More than $250M to MO Providers
The House passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 with amendments on March 10, 2021. The bill includes $30.5 billion for the transit industry as well as… Read the rest
Midwest Transit Conference Website Live with Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2021 Conference will provide several opportunities to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected and interested citizens across the Midwest.… Read the rest
As MO House Moves CCW on Transit Forward; Transit Providers Stress Opposition
As the Missouri legislature continues to push Conceal and Carry on Transit bills forward including the perfection of HB52 sponsored by Representation Adam Schnelting… Read the rest
Senate passes COVID Relief Bill with $30.5B for Transit Intact
The Senate passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 6, 2021. The bill will return to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote this week. The bill… Read the rest
House Perfects CCW on Transit Bill
On Wednesday, the House took up HB 52 for perfection. HB 52, sponsored by Representative Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles), allows a concealed carry permit holder to lawfully… Read the rest