March 17, 2020

Legislative Alert: Urge Members of Congress to Fight for Public Transit COVID-19 Funding

The American Public Transportation Association has released a legislative alert urging the public and transit providers to reach out to members of Congress to fight… Read the rest

March 17, 2020

FTA Announces Expanded Eligibility for Federal Assistance Under the Emergency Relief Program

The Federal Transit Administration has announced expanded eligibility of federal assistance is now available under the FTA’s Emergency Relief Program to help transit… Read the rest

March 17, 2020

Webinars and Education Opportunities in Transit

The following is a list of resources and educational events happening in the transit industry.  Please let us know if there are other opportunities to add to this list by… Read the rest

March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Resources and News for Transit Providers

The CTAA has put together a comprehensive list of Covid-19 resources and news.  The original web page can be found here. Several of the resouces listed are also below.  … Read the rest

March 17, 2020

St. Louis Metro Transit Protocols in Place during COVID-19

As we continue to move through the ever-changing environment surrounding COVID-19, one of Missouri Public Transit’s priorities is to ensure riders have the latest information… Read the rest

March 13, 2020

Conceal and Carry on Transit Discussions Continue at State Capitol

Bills have been introduced in both t he Missouri House and Senate this session which would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to carry their firearms on public… Read the rest

March 12, 2020

Missouri Transit Providers Responding to Covid-19 Statewide

Transit providers across the state are working to keep transit moving by keeping the public informed of daily sanitation protocols and providing resources to riders … Read the rest

March 10, 2020

FTA Announces $8.5 Million Funding Opportunity for HOPE Program

Update: FTA will host a webinar to provide information about the HOPE Program on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 2 p.m. ET, to learn more about applicant and project eligibility.

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March 4, 2020

MPTA Highlights Requirements for PTASP at latest Education Series Event

MPTA Education Series highlighted the requirements for the new PTASP rule (49 C.F.R. Part 673) on March 3 in St. Joseph, MO.   FTA Region VII’s William Kalt reviewed plan… Read the rest

February 27, 2020

Public Transportation Takes Center Stage at Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing

In a powerful series of testimony given at the recent Senate banking hearing transportation and public transit were front and center.  Patrick McKenna, director of… Read the rest