June 23, 2021

REPLAY and Resources from – MPTA Education Series Presents: Human Trafficking and Transit in Missouri

The occurrence of human trafficking is pervasive throughout the United States and is often inadvertently perpetuated by public transit systems as traffickers utilize… Read the rest

June 17, 2021

INVEST in America Act Continues to Move Forward

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the $547 billion INVEST in America Act, moving it out of committee. Included in the legislation is… Read the rest

June 11, 2021

MPTA Releases RFP for Statewide Transit Needs Assessment

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) representing all 34 transit providers is interested in learning more about the need for a transportation system that… Read the rest

June 7, 2021

Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act

In order to address systemic inequities while expanding services and frequency of service, Rep. Hank Johnson (D- GA) is introducing the “Stronger Communities through… Read the rest

June 7, 2021

Amtrak Missouri River Runner Returns to Two Daily Round-Trip Trains

The State of Missouri and Amtrak will restore the second of two daily round-trip trains on the Amtrak MidwestSM Missouri River Runner line between the Amtrak stations… Read the rest

May 18, 2021

MPTA Education Series Presents: Human Trafficking and Transit in Missouri

The occurrence of human trafficking is pervasive throughout the United States and is often inadvertently perpetuated by public transit systems as traffickers utilize… Read the rest

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