The May 18 Orange Ozone Alert has prompted RIDE KC to offer reduced bus fares to incentivize bus ridership. The organization cut the cost of riding in half, to $0.75 to… Read the rest
In March, the announcement of the $1.3 trillion FY18 Omnibus Appropriations bill outlined funding for the remainder of fiscal year through Sept. 30, 2018. The… Read the rest
The Missouri House of Representatives truly agreed to and finally passed SS #2 HB 1460 by a vote of 88-60. This bill will place a phased-in, 10-cent, motor fuel tax increase… Read the rest
Public transit goes beyond simply providing transportation services – It serves as a lifeline for many. For some, it’s the sole means by which they can get to work,… Read the rest
The 2018 MPTA Conference is fast approaching! This event offers attendees a chance to meet and gather with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected officials… Read the rest
The House Appropriations Committee just released the details of its FY19 Transportation and Housing (THUD) Appropriations bill. The bill provides $16.5 billion for… Read the rest
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) riders are consistently reporting feeling safe when riding the system. An agency survey reports that 77% of respondents in an online… Read the rest
The Missouri Hyperloop Coalition, a public-private partnership dedicated to promoting the construction of a Hyperloop route linking Kansas City, Columbia, and St.… Read the rest
Americans took 10.1 billion trips on public transportation in 2017, according to a report released by the American Public Transportation Association. Commuter rail… Read the rest
The 2018 MPTA Conference will provide the opportunity to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected officials and interested citizens to shape policy,… Read the rest