May 17, 2021

2021 Legislative Session Recap – Missouri’s Limited Transit Investment Remains Unchanged; Federal Funding Increases with COVID Relief Bills; CCW on Transit Defeated

The 2021 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on Friday, May 14.   Missouri’s investment in transit for 2021 continued to remain the same, however, for the first time… Read the rest

May 11, 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

May 7, 2021

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

April 30, 2021

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

April 27, 2021

$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

April 20, 2021

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

April 20, 2021

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

April 20, 2021

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

April 13, 2021

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

April 6, 2021

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