April 1, 2021

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

March 30, 2021

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

March 29, 2021

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

March 24, 2021

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

March 11, 2021

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

March 11, 2021

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

March 11, 2021

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

March 10, 2021

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

March 9, 2021

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

March 9, 2021

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