February 16, 2021

Missouri Public Transit Association opposes Conceal and Carry on Transit in MO

Bills have been introduced in the MO House of Representatives and the MO Senate this session which would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry their firearms… Read the rest

February 12, 2021

MO Transit Managers’ Round Table on Accident Investigations and Policy Development

Join MPTA for its first Round Table Discussion on March 11 on Transit Accident Investigation and Policy Development.   This will be a hands-on discussion among transit… Read the rest

February 12, 2021

US House Panel Approves $30B for Public Transit in COVID Relief Package

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the $30 billion for public transit funding this week as a part of the third COVID relief bill. The bill… Read the rest

February 12, 2021

MPTA and TSA to Host Round Table Discussion Focused on Collaboration

The TSA is working to connect with transit agencies across the state to work more collaboratively together.  Small transit providers are especially encouraged to register.… Read the rest

February 10, 2021

US House Panels Set to  Vote on Third COVID Relief Bill today

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal calls for $30 billion for public transit agencies, $14 billion for passenger airlines, $8 billion to U.S. airports and concessionaires,… Read the rest

February 1, 2021

OATS Transit Celebrates 50 Years in Business

2021 marks the 50th anniversary for OATS Transit, a nationwide leader in rural public transportation systems. The company is headquartered in Columbia MO and serves… Read the rest

February 1, 2021

Federal Mask Requirement for Surface Transportation Providers

On Saturday, January 30, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order imposing a mask requirement applicable to public transportation… Read the rest

January 27, 2021

APTA Chair Fernandez Appointed FTA Deputy Administrator

APTA Chair Nuria I. Fernandez, general manager/CEO, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), San Jose, CA, has been appointed FTA Deputy Administrator.… Read the rest

January 25, 2021

Biden Signs Transportation Mask Mandate

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 modes… Read the rest

January 22, 2021

Renew Your 2021 MPTA Membership Now!

It’s membership renewal time at the MPTA.  Transportation is a key to moving Missouri forward, and we have an opportunity with the Missouri Public Transit Association… Read the rest