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
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
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
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
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