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
House Passes Latest COVID Bill including $30.5B for TRANSIT
The House approved President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package early Saturday. The bill, known as the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319), passed… Read the rest
REPLAY: MPTA Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase
The MPTA recently hosted the Vendor Spotlight Event: Electric Transit Vehicle Showcase on February 24, 2021. The following MPTA vendor members participated. … Read the rest
REPLAY: MPTA and TSA Round Table Discussion Focused on Collaboration
The MPTA and TSA are working to connect transit agencies across the state to work more collaboratively together through a round table discussion that took place on February… Read the rest
MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION REMINDS MISSOURIANS OF FEDERAL MASK REQUIREMENT ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Missouri Public Transit Association is issuing a reminder to Missourians about the federal mask mandate for public transportation. All transit riders and operators… Read the rest