April 25, 2019

RideKC Promotes National Get on Board Day with Free Giveaways

National Get on Board Day is Thursday, April 25, 2019 and RideKC is asking passengers to join in the activities and win some RideKC swag at various locations between 11:30… Read the rest

April 23, 2019

APTA Webinar: Transit Asset Management – April 25

Join the APTA for a FREE webinar on Thursday, April 25th at 2 PM ET, where they’ll discuss how to communicate the value of transit asset management to agency executives… Read the rest

April 23, 2019

Get on Board

Public transportation goes far beyond simply getting people where they need to go. A safe, reliable public transit system plays a key role in stimulating economic development,… Read the rest

April 19, 2019

Kansas City Eases Parking Requirements to Spur Affordable Housing Along Transit Lines

Thursday, April 18, 2019, Kansas City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance easing parking requirements for apartment buildings where at least 20 percent… Read the rest

April 18, 2019

Ride-Hailing Companies are Partnering with Transit Agencies

Ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber are working to make public transit more accessible to allow riders to enjoy a car-free lifestyle.  The two companies have been major… Read the rest

April 18, 2019

MPTA Focuses on Economic Impact of Transit

Many people are discovering the perks of public transit and how it serves their lives. And, while most know the health, convenience and ecological benefits, they are not… Read the rest

April 17, 2019

CMT Offering Scholarships to 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference in KC in September

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), a St. Louis based transit advocacy organization, is offering several scholarships to the 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference &… Read the rest

April 15, 2019

2019 MPTA Member Survey – Weigh In

MPTA wants to hear from you!  Let us know what you want out of your membership, including Education Series topics, meeting locations, and new event types.  What is most… Read the rest

April 15, 2019

Building Diversity Skills in the Transit Workplace – NTI Training – May 1

Join MPTA on May 1, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MoDOT Central District Offices, 1511 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO for an NTI course: Building Diversity Skills… Read the rest

April 11, 2019

MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ELECTS MAKINEN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently announced the election of Robbie Makinen, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Area Transportation… Read the rest