May 18, 2020

2020 Legislative Session Recap – Missouri’s Limited Transit Investment Remains Unchanged; Federal Funding Increases with CARES Act

The second half of the 2020 Missouri legislative session pivoted to dealing with the impact of COVID-19 including a $700 million budget shortfall.   While many areas… Read the rest

May 13, 2020

Proposed HEROES Act Needs to Support Missouri Transit

Yesterday, Democrats in the House of Representatives released their next COVID-19 relief bill. The bill includes $15 billion in emergency support for public transportation—while

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May 6, 2020

Metro Transit to Require Face Coverings for Riders Starting May 11

To help protect transit riders and Metro Transit employees from the spread of coronavirus, Metro is taking the important step of requiring all customers to wear face… Read the rest

May 4, 2020

Join MPTA in Supporting Multi-Modal Relief Funding

Missouri Public Transit Association is joining a group of organizations and associations in Missouri supporting multi-modal relief funding and a  multi-year, long… Read the rest

April 30, 2020

Metro Transit Moving the Needle on Safety Protocols

Transit agencies across the country have been stepping up to ensure vital service while taking safety precautions for staff and riders alike during the COVID-19 outbreak.… Read the rest

April 29, 2020

Webinar Replay: MPTA Education Series Presents: De-Escalation and Drivers

Thank you to all the members that were able to join our Live Webinar: MPTA Education Series Presents: De-Escalation and Drivers on April 28, 2020.  While driver safety… Read the rest

April 23, 2020

FTA: PTASP Deadline Extended to December 31, 2020

The FTA has announced an extension of the PTASP deadline for providers in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.  for more information, please see the pdf provided by the FTA.… Read the rest

April 23, 2020

MO Legislature to Address State Budget Next Week

The Missouri Legislature is set to reconvene next week on April 27  to begins its mark-up and floor debate of the state’s operating budget.  Their intent is to pass the budget… Read the rest

April 22, 2020

FTA Waives Local Match for COVID-19 Expenses

This week, in updated responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that it has waived the remaining local share… Read the rest

April 22, 2020

Agencies Across the Country Seek Support for Provider and Operator Safety

Operator safety isn’t just high priority for the MPTA and Missouri transit providers that are pushing for priority testing for transit operators.  Instead, operator… Read the rest