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
Gas Tax Increase Moves in Legislature
With one week left in the 2021 Legislative session, the House Rules – Legislative Oversight Committee voted SB 262, a 12.5 cents/gallon increase in the state motor fuel… Read the rest
Federal Mask Mandate on Transit Extended through September 13, 2021
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… Read the rest
$568B Alternative Infrastructure Investment Plan Proposed
In response to President Biden’s $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan proposal, a group of Senate Republicans are proposing a scaled-down five-year, $568 billion infrastructure… Read the rest
Making Sure Your Security Personnel are in the Know – Missouri Intelligence Liaison Officer Program
The Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) provides a public safety partnership consisting of local, state and federal agencies, as well as the public sector and… Read the rest
2021 Midwest Transit Conference Arrives in St. Louis in September
This fall the Missouri Public Transit Association, in partnership with the Iowa Public Transit Association and Kansas Public Transit Association, will be hosting a… Read the rest
MPTA is Growing; Releases 2021 Membership Directory
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) is growing. Check out our 2021 Directory and be a part of the mission.
Transportation is a key to moving Missouri forward,… Read the rest
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