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

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