October 22, 2020

New Transit and Parking Manager Joins GoCOMO Team in Columbia

Michael Sokoff has joined the GoCOMO team as the Transit and Parking Manager in Columbia,  MO. Sokoff previously worked at the University of Missouri – Columbia,… Read the rest

October 15, 2020

Metro Transit Receives First Two Electric Buses

Metro Transit is preparing for the 2021 launch of its first battery-electric vehicles into MetroBus service thanks to the help of several partners including Ameren Missouri,… Read the rest

October 14, 2020

Replay: MPTA Education Series Presents: Communicating Effectively with Employees During COVID-19

Communicating Effectively with Employees During COVID 19 The pandemic has created challenging times in transit agencies across the country, however, it is imperative… Read the rest

October 12, 2020

REPLAY: MPTA Education Series Presents: Wellness at the Worksite During COVID

Don’t miss the MPTA Education Series REPLAY: Wellness at the Worksite During COVID-19 presented by Bi-State Wellness Manager Tiffany Hilmes and Cigna On-site Benefits… Read the rest

October 1, 2020

Continuing Resolution Signed Today Extends FAST Act One-Year

President Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) that funds federal government programs on today, October 1, through December 11 which included an extension of… Read the rest

September 23, 2020

DOT Increases Request for Transit for 2021 in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced a new decision item on the part of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for transit at the… Read the rest

September 21, 2020

House of Representatives Unveils Bill to Extend Transportation Appropriations and Surface Transportation Authorization Acts

Congress must enact an extension of the transportation appropriations by September 30 or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and other federal transportation… Read the rest

September 21, 2020

One-Year Surface Transportation Extension – Update

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) released the following statements after… Read the rest

September 18, 2020

MO Transit is Delivering, Now is Not the Time to Abandon the Bus

Public transit around the country continues to face declining ridership and revenues due to the upheaval of COVID-19. Even during these challenging times, public transit… Read the rest

September 16, 2020

MPTA to Host Vendor Event on Cleaning Products to Combat COVID-19

The Missouri Public Transit Association will be hosting a Vendor “Speed Dating” event on Cleaning Products to Combat COVID-19 on  October 27 at 11:30 a.m. central time.… Read the rest