July 16, 2024

John Lynch Joins FTA Region 7 as Acting Deputy Regional Administrator

FTA Region 7 welcomed John Lynch as the Acting Deputy Regional Administrator on July 15. Lynch has served in multiple roles during his 10 years with the FTA. Previously,… Read the rest

July 15, 2024

Governor Signs Budget Bills Including Millions for Transit 

On June 28, Governor Mike Parson signed the budget bills into law, appropriating millions of dollars from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization funds to improving… Read the rest

July 9, 2024

Bi-State Development One of 117 Projects to Receive Federal Funding for Public Transit Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects… Read the rest

June 27, 2024

MPTA Receives 2024 Community Transportation Award from CTAA for Exemplary State Leadership

  The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently received a 2024 Community Transportation Award for State Leadership from the Community Transportation… Read the rest

June 6, 2024

MPTA Congratulates Board Member Denny Ward on Retirement as SMTS Executive Director

The Missouri Public Transit Association congratulates long time board member Denny Ward, outgoing Executive Director of the Southeast Missouri Transportation Service… Read the rest

June 4, 2024

Joplin Officials Continue Work to Develop Regional Transit Plan

Transit still top of mind for officials at the City of Joplin. Following a labor shortage in 2022 forcing the closure of the Sunshine Lamp Trolley, officials began work… Read the rest

May 30, 2024

Big Wins for Missouri Transit this Year

Letter to the Editor, Columbia Missourian, May 29, 2024 The Missouri legislative session ended with two key wins for public transit as the state continues to better understand… Read the rest

May 24, 2024

RideKC Introduces New Summer Program: RideKC Explore Tour

Starting June 1, RideKC will encourage transit ridership throughout the summer by implementing a passport-style stamp system at various Kansas City attractions. The… Read the rest

May 22, 2024

MPTA Peer Round Table Focuses on Updates from Providers Across the State

The latest MPTA Peer Round Table focused on Agencies on the Move in Missouri.  From rural transit to urban areas, providers from across the state had the opportunity to… Read the rest

May 21, 2024

2024 Legislative Session Wraps with Retention of State Investment in Transit Operations

The 2024 Missouri Legislative session wrapped on Friday, May 17 with a third year of increased investment in transit. HB 2004 which was approved includes $10 million in… Read the rest